World · Singapore Bureau
Sri Lanka battles to salvage second test against India with strong final-day stand
Sri Lanka reached 329 for six at lunch on the final day of the second test in Colombo, keeping their hopes alive of securing a draw against India. A century-plus partnership between Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha proved crucial for the hosts.
LSN Singapore ·
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka's prospects of salvaging the second and final test against India improved significantly on Thursday, as the hosts reached 329 for six at lunch on the deciding day at the Colombo venue.
The partnership between middle-order batsmen Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha proved instrumental in steadying Sri Lanka's innings. The two cricketers combined for a stand exceeding 100 runs, providing the platform the home side needed to remain competitive on a test that has stretched into its fifth and final day.
With both batsmen still at the crease at the interval, Sri Lanka maintained realistic chances of extending negotiations with India's bowling attack for the remainder of the day. The outcome hinges on whether the hosts can accumulate sufficient runs and time to prevent defeat in what has been a closely contested match.
The test series between the two nations concludes with this fixture, making the result significant for both teams' standings in the international cricket calendar.