Prasidh Keeps India On Top Despite Sri Lanka Fightback at Lunch
What Happened
Sri Lanka reached 130/4 at lunch on Day 3, still trailing India by 373 runs after India declared their first innings at 503/9. Pasindu Sooriyabandara led the resistance with an unbeaten 65, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 32 in an 87-run partnership that briefly eased the pressure on the hosts. Lunch Score: Sri Lanka 130/4 (32 overs), trail India 503/9 declared by 373 runs
Key Takeaways
Sri Lanka showed more fight with the bat than on previous days, but India remain firmly in command with a huge first-innings lead. The wicket of Mendis before lunch shifted momentum back towards India as rain clouds hovered over Colombo.
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