India remains in control despite Sri Lanka's spirited resistance on Day 3, with the hosts trailing by 238 runs after scoring 257/6 against India's commanding 503/9 declared.
The hosts finished Day 3 at 265/8 (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 25, 2026
06:06 pm
What's the storySri Lanka staged a valiant fightback on the third day of the second Test against India in Colombo.
The hosts scored 265 runs for the loss of eight wickets but still trail by a massive margin.
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