India close in on win despite Sri Lanka fightback
AFP | Colombo
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India are closing in on a big win in Colombo after Sri Lanka slumped to 229-6 at stumps on day four of the second Test, having been made to follow-on yesterday.
Sri Lanka lead by just 16 runs with four wickets in hand and going into the fifth and final day the tourists will be looking to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Sonal Dinusha, who batted superbly for a hundred in the first innings, was unbeaten on seven with Keshara Nuwantha (three) for company when rain forced play to end early.
Sri Lanka, who resumed the day on 265-8 in response to India’s 503-9 declared, were bowled out for 290 and asked to bat again.
“We wanted to insert the follow-on knowing very well that there is lot of rain around,” India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said on the team’s decision to enforce the follow-on.
“We knew that it was going to be tough on the bowlers, but everyone felt that we should put them in again. Great to see the character shown by the bowlers, stay patient and create those opportunities.
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