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08/18 02:08 CDT India reaches 116-4 at lunch on Day 4, extends lead to 294 in
1st cricket test against Sri Lanka
India reaches 116-4 at lunch on Day 4, extends lead to 294 in 1st cricket test
against Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) --- Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice
before India reached 116-4 at lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test,
extending its lead to 294 runs against Sri Lanka.
Devdutt Padikkal, who posted a century in the first innings, scored 44 off 75
balls and Lokesh Rahul scored 35 but Sri Lanka struck at regular intervals
Tuesday morning as India tried to score quickly and press advantage.
India tallied 462 in its first innings, with Padikkal's 167 leading the way.
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 284 in reply late on Day 3, surrendering a 178-run
lead.
The fourth day began with the India lineup mindful of the weather while also
pushing for a big lead, and lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early when he was caught
behind for a three-ball duck.
Rahul and Padikkal then combined for a second time in this test and added 65
off 85 balls to set India's innings back on track.
Rahul attacked more in the second innings, hitting two sixes, and was dismissed
in pursuit of quick runs when he caught at long off while trying to hit
Jayasuriya over the boundary.
Jayasuriya struck a second time shortly after, trapping Shubman Gill (8) lbw as
India slipped to 81-3. Padikkal helped push the total above 100 before he was
out lbw to Keshara Nuwantha.
Rishabh Pant (21 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (5 not out) were the unbeaten batters
at lunch.
This is the 50th test to be played at Galle. Both teams are in search of
crucial World Test Championship points --- India is fifth in the standings, and
Sri Lanka is sixth.
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