India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates, 1st Test Day 5: India are in a commanding position after reducing Sri Lanka to 84/4 at stumps on Day 4 of the first Test in Galle. Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha will resume the innings for the hosts on Wednesday, with the hosts still needing 288 runs to reach the target of 372. India, meanwhile, will be eager to claim the remaining six wickets as quickly as possible and avoid any rain threat on the final day. All eyes will be on left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who has already taken two wickets and will look to play a decisive role as the Test heads into its final day. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the LIVE Score and Updates from Day 5 of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test:
IND vs SL, Day 5 Live: Sunny day in Galle
Bright and sunny in Galle. For now.
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IND vs SL, Day 5 Live: India 6 wickets away
After reducing Sri Lanka to 84/4 on Day 4, Shubman Gill and Co are just six wickets away from a big win in the first Test in Galle. The focus will be entirely on Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj as India aim to bundle out Sri Lanka at the earliest.
IND vs SL, Day 5 Live: Recap of Day 4
India moved closer to victory as Sri Lanka slipped to 84/4 while chasing 372 at stumps on day four of the opening Test. Rising left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 2/30 after taking 4/76 in the first innings to leave Sri Lanka needing another 288 runs on the final day. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva (31 batting) was at the crease with first innings centurion Sonal Dinusha (25 batting) at stumps. India, after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284, were dismissed for 193 in 48.5 overs in their second essay. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 66 off 69 balls (8x4, 2x6), while Devdutt Padikkal followed up his first innings 167 with another crucial knock of 44 (75b).
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