Indian batsman put India in a safe position | India: 172 &171/1, Sri Lanka 294
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After a disastrous first inning in the first test between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian team bounced back. India was all-out for just 171 runs in their first innings, a touch below 60 overs. The Sri Lankan batsman managed to score 294 and took a decisive lead of 123 runs in the first innings. At the end of the fourth day, India remained in a strong position after the openers flourished with 50+ scores. The only victim to fall was Shrikar Dhawan who made elegant-94 before nicking the ball to the keeper in Shanaka bowling.
After the most part of the first two days was washed out because of bad weather conditions, a proper play continued on the third and fourth days. Sri Lanka who began their innings on the 3rdday continued to play into the 4th day. With Rangana Herath scoring a brisk 67 out 105 balls, the visitors managed to post a total of 294 from 201/7.
Indian pace bowlers Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Mohammad Shami picked 4 wickets each, while Umesh Yadav picked 2 wickets. No spinner among the Indian bowlers picked a wicket.
India started their innings before an hour to the Tea break. It is the first time the Indian Openers had a century partnership in the 2nd innings of a test after 2010. Currently, KL Rahul 73* and CA Pujara 2* are in the crease. The play was called-off before the scheduled time due to bad light.
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