India Four Wickets Away From Victory in Sri Lanka Test

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Jadeja, Prasidh strike to take India close to win on Day 5

Starting from a wobbly 84 for four, the end looked nigh for Sri Lanka. But Dinusha and De Silva, the two overnight batters, added 95 runs off 202 balls to deny the Indians success for well over an hour into the opening session

India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test

Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka were 197 runs adrift with four wickets in hand. A rock-solid Sonal Dinusha was batting on 65 at lunch along with Keshara Nuwantha on eight. Resuming on an overnight score of 84-4, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dug deep alongside first-innings centurion Dinusha, adding 95 runs for the fifth wicket. Their stand, lasting for over two hours, ended when De Silva attempted a sweep shot off Ravindra Jadeja b…

SL Vs IND, 1st Test: India Needs Four Wickets to Win, Dinusha Keeping Sri Lanka's Hopes Alive (Day 5, Lunch)

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. At the end of session one, SL was 175/6, with Keshara Nuwantha (8*) and last innings' centurion Sonal Dinusha (65*) unbeaten. They still need 197 runs to win. Sports News | SL Vs IND, 1st Test: India Needs Four Wickets to Win, Dinusha Keeping Sri Lanka's Hopes Alive (Day 5, Lunch).

IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Close in on Win as Sri Lanka Reach 175/6 At Lunch

Chasing a distant 372, Dinusha (65) and Keshara Nuwantha (8) were holding the fort for Sri Lanka but the Indians will be hoping to wrap the proceedings at the earliest in the coming session

India edges closer to win in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha’s 65

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sonal Dinusha continued his resilient innings and guided Sri Lanka to 175 for 6 at lunch on Day 5 of the first cricket test, holding on as India pushes for the four wickets it needs for victory.

Cricket: India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test