IND vs SL 1st Test, Day 4: Lunch Summary
What Happened
India reached 116/4 at lunch in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 294 runs. Sri Lanka fought back strongly in the morning session, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), KL Rahul (35), Shubman Gill (8), and Devdutt Padikkal (44). However, Rishabh Pant (21)* and Dhruv Jurel (5)* steadied the innings before the break.
Key Takeaways
India remain firmly in control with a lead approaching 300, but Sri Lanka's spinners have kept the match alive by removing four top-order batters before lunch. The next session could decide whether India pushes for a declaration or Sri Lanka claws its way back into the contest.
Sources
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