Archive · 19 Aug 2026
India Near Victory as Rain Threatens Final Day in Galle
India is playing Sri Lanka in a Test match in Galle.
India gave Sri Lanka a very large target of 372 runs to win.
By the end of the fourth day, Sri Lanka had scored 84 runs but lost four wickets.
Sri Lanka still needs 288 more runs.
India needs to take six more wickets to win.
Manav Suthar bowled especially well for India.
Dhaanjaya De Silva and Sonal Dinusha were batting for Sri Lanka.
Rain could stop the match before India finishes the job.
Sri Lanka ended Day 4 at 84/4, still needing 288 runs to win.
India was bowled out for 193 in its second innings.
India’s 371-run lead followed Sri Lanka’s first-innings total of 284.
Manav Suthar took two Day 4 wickets after claiming four in the first innings.
Rain could interrupt India’s attempt to take the remaining six Sri Lankan wickets.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka, with Manav Suthar, Dhaanjaya De Silva, and Sonal Dinusha among the key players mentioned.
- What
- The first Test is reaching its fifth and final day, with Sri Lanka chasing 372 runs for victory.
- When
- Day 5 began on August 19, 2026, after Day 4 ended on August 18.
- Where
- Galle, Sri Lanka, at the Galle International Stadium.
- Why
- India is seeking victory after building a 371-run lead, while Sri Lanka is trying to survive and complete the chase.
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, first Test
- Sri Lanka score
- 84/4 at the end of Day 4
- Runs required
- Sri Lanka needs 288 more runs to win
- India's second innings
- 193 all out
- Sri Lanka's first innings
- 284 all out
- India's lead
- 371 runs
- Main interruption risk
- Rain on the final day