Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rain Threatens India’s Series Decider Against Sri Lanka in Colombo
India and Sri Lanka are playing the second and final Test match of their series.
The game is being played in Colombo.
India scored 503 runs before Sri Lanka replied with 290.
Sri Lanka had to bat again after being asked to follow on.
At the end of Day 4, Sri Lanka had scored 229 runs for six wickets.
This gave Sri Lanka a small lead of 16 runs.
India need to take the remaining wickets to put themselves in position to win the match and series.
Rain may stop play and make India’s task harder.
Sri Lanka were 229/6 at stumps on Day 4 after following on.
The hosts held a 16-run lead, with Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha unbeaten.
India made 503/9 in their first innings, including centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel.
Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in their first innings, with Sonal Dinusha scoring a century and Pasindu Sooriyabandara making 80.
Rain ended Day 4 early and could cause frequent interruptions on the fifth and final day.
- Who
- India, led by Shubman Gill, are playing Sri Lanka in the second Test.
- What
- India are trying to dismiss Sri Lanka and win the Test and two-match series.
- When
- The match is heading into Day 5, the fifth and final day.
- Where
- The match is being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
- Why
- India need a victory to secure the two-match series, while rain threatens to interrupt play.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, second and final Test
- Venue
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- India first innings
- 503/9
- Sri Lanka first innings
- 290 all out
- Sri Lanka second innings
- 229/6 at stumps on Day 4
- Sri Lanka’s lead
- 16 runs
- Rain forecast
- AccuWeather reported an 84 percent chance of rain from 10 AM
- Broadcast and streaming
- Sony Sports Network, DD Sports, Sony LIV app and website
