Sri Lanka struggles in reply to India's commanding 503-run total

Sri Lanka's batting lineup faced a stern examination against India's bowling attack in the second and final Test match at the Colombo venue on Tuesday. By the lunch interval on the third day, the home team had accumulated 130 runs while losing four wickets, leaving them with considerable work ahead to challenge India's first-innings total. India's declaration at 503 for nine wickets had provided their bowlers with a substantial platform to work from, establishing a commanding position in the contest. Sri Lanka's response through the opening session of day three reflected the challenging conditions and the quality of India's bowling attack. The match remains finely poised as Sri Lanka seeks to build on its modest start and narrow the substantial first-innings deficit.