Sri Lanka are inching ahead, however Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar are ensuring there’s loads of uncertainty alongside the way in which. The final three overs have produced simply 4 runs, with the batters spending extra time defending than scoring.
Jadeja got here closest to breaking by way of. Keshara Nuwantha acquired a few main edges that fell safely, together with one which dropped agonisingly wanting brief cowl. He additionally survived a half-hearted enchantment for caught behind.
Suthar then discovered some additional bounce and switch, with Nuwantha’s defensive prod flying off the shoulder of the bat however touchdown safely. India have the second new ball obtainable now, however are sticking with spin for the second.
The lead is transferring, however painfully slowly for Sri Lanka. India shall be questioning how for much longer this cussed stand can final.
Stay rating: SL 290 & 253/6 (f/o), lead India by 50 runs.
