Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Rain Threatens India’s Victory Push in Galle Test
India is playing Sri Lanka in a Test match in Galle.
India gave Sri Lanka a very large target of 372 runs.
Sri Lanka had scored 84 runs and lost four wickets by the end of Day 4.
The Sri Lankan team still needs 288 more runs to win.
India is in a strong position because Sri Lanka has only six wickets left.
Rain may stop play between 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m.
on Day 5.
If rain removes important playing time, Sri Lanka could have a better chance to save the match.
India needs clear weather to complete a possible victory.
India set Sri Lanka a target of 372 after scoring 193 in its second innings.
Sri Lanka ended Day 4 at 84/4, still needing 288 runs to win with six wickets remaining.
Rishabh Pant led India’s second-innings scoring with an aggressive 66, while Devdutt Padikkal made 44 and KL Rahul 35.
Rain is forecast in Galle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time, with a 58% chance at noon.
The highest successful fourth-innings chase in Galle is Pakistan’s 344-run pursuit in 2022.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka, with India seeking victory and Sri Lanka chasing 372 runs.
- What
- The first Test is heading into Day 5, with Sri Lanka needing 288 more runs after reaching 84/4.
- When
- Day 5 is scheduled for August 19, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- Galle, Sri Lanka, at the Galle International Stadium.
- Why
- India is trying to take the win, while rain could interrupt the remaining play and affect the result.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, first Test
- India’s second innings
- 193 runs
- Sri Lanka’s target
- 372 runs
- Sri Lanka’s score
- 84/4 at the close of Day 4
- Runs required
- 288 runs with six wickets remaining
- Rain forecast
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time; 58% chance at noon
- Highest successful chase at Galle
- Pakistan chased 344 runs in 2022