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Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad, Nuwantha gets maiden call-up

Sri Lanka face a daunting chase of 372 after India claimed four wickets on the fourth evening in Galle.

India took four wickets as Sri Lanka reached 84 for 4 at stumps on day four of the first Test in Galle, still needing 288 runs to win. Rishabh Pant's 66 helped India set a challenging target after their second innings closed at 193.

Sonal Dinusha scored a maiden international hundred in Sri Lanka's first innings of 284, sharing a 146-run partnership with Niroshan Dickwella. Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja shared seven wickets between them to bowl Sri Lanka out and establish a 178-run lead.

The match remains finely balanced despite India's strong position, with the final day expected to provide a decisive result.

The story so far
  1. Aug 15Shubman Gill stresses preparation time ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

    Shubman Gill highlighted the need for preparation time as India prepare to face Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle on August 15.

  2. Aug 15Gill says India remain in touch with Bumrah and Sudharsan over fitness

    Shubman Gill said India maintained constant contact with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan before ruling them out of the Sri Lanka series.

  3. Aug 14Shubman Gill says Bumrah absence offers chance for other India bowlers

    Gill said Bumrah’s knee injury leaves a gap but gives other bowlers the chance to make their mark in Galle.

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