India sets Sri Lanka 372-run target in opening Galle test

Sri Lanka faces a challenging chase after India's batting lineup faltered in their second innings at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday. The visiting side's modest total of 193 has set the hosts a target of 372 runs, leaving the match finely poised heading into the final stages.

India's second-innings performance proved considerably weaker than their first-innings effort, with the team unable to build substantial partnerships or withstand pressure from Sri Lanka's bowling attack. The collapse has handed the hosts a realistic opportunity to secure victory in the opening test of the series.

With day four now underway, Sri Lanka's batsmen will seek to construct a methodical innings capable of reaching the required target. The outcome will depend largely on how effectively the home side's top order can manage India's bowling attack and build the necessary run rate over the remaining days of the match.