Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rain Threatens India’s Final-Day Push in Colombo Test
India and Sri Lanka are playing the fifth and final day of a Test match.
India is in a strong position because Sri Lanka has only a 16-run lead.
Sri Lanka had to bat again after falling 213 runs behind India.
Rain stopped the match early on Wednesday.
More rain is expected in Colombo on Thursday.
AccuWeather predicts an 84% chance of rain from 10 a.m.
for several hours.
The rain could cause delays or interruptions.
India will try to finish the match if enough play is possible.
Sri Lanka reached 229/6 in their second innings before rain ended Wednesday’s play early.
The hosts lead India by only 16 runs after being forced to follow on.
India declared at 503/9 after centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel.
Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in their first innings, conceding a 213-run lead.
AccuWeather forecasts an 84% chance of rain in Colombo from 10 a.m. Thursday, with interruptions possible.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka are contesting the second Test.
- What
- Sri Lanka are 229/6 in their second innings and lead India by 16 runs, with the match entering its final day.
- When
- The fifth and final day is Thursday, following rain-affected play on Wednesday.
- Where
- The match is being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India are trying to complete the match after putting Sri Lanka under pressure, while rain could interrupt play.
- Match situation
- Sri Lanka are 229/6 in their second innings and lead by 16 runs.
- India’s first innings
- India declared at 503/9.
- Sri Lanka’s first innings
- Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290.
- India’s first-innings lead
- India led by 213 runs, forcing Sri Lanka to follow on.
- Rain probability
- AccuWeather forecasts an 84% chance of rain from 10 a.m. Thursday.
- Later forecast
- The rain probability is expected to fall below 50% between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- World Test Championship standings
- India are fifth with 64 points and a 53.33% points percentage; Sri Lanka are sixth with 20 points and a 33.33% points percentage.