Sri Lanka seeks a crucial win in Colombo, relying on their spinners to counter India's dominance and end a decade-long series drought against top cricketing nations.
India won the opener in Galle by 165 runs (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 22, 2026
04:24 pm
What's the storyTeam Sri Lanka is hoping its spinners will step up in the second Test match against India, starting Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo.
The hosts are looking to equalize the two-match series after losing the opener in Galle by 165 runs.
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