Archive · 19 Aug 2026
India Seal 165-Run Test Win Before Rain Hits Galle
India played Sri Lanka in a Test cricket match in Galle.
India won the game by 165 runs.
Manav Suthar bowled very well and took six wickets.
Sri Lanka could not handle India’s bowlers.
The match ended during the second session on Wednesday.
Rain had been expected in Galle.
It started raining shortly after India won.
India was fortunate because the rain did not interrupt the game.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle.
The visitors completed the victory during the second session on Wednesday.
Manav Suthar took six wickets as India’s bowling attack dismissed Sri Lanka.
Rain arrived at the venue minutes after India sealed the result.
There were no weather interruptions during the match despite forecasts for Galle.
- Who
- India defeated Sri Lanka, with Manav Suthar taking six wickets for India.
- What
- India won the first Test by 165 runs.
- When
- The victory was completed on Wednesday during the second session.
- Where
- The match was played in Galle, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India’s victory was secured before forecast rain reached the venue and could disrupt the match.
- Result
- India won by 165 runs.
- Match
- First Test between India and Sri Lanka.
- Venue
- Galle.
- India standout
- Manav Suthar took six wickets.
- Weather
- Rain arrived shortly after the match ended.
- Interruptions
- The match had no rain-related interruptions.