After declaring at 503/9, India successfully bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, leading to a 213-run deficit for the visitors. Notably, Sonal Dinusha's remarkable century gave Sri Lanka a glimmer of hope. As India nears an innings victory, they only need ten more wickets, while Sri Lanka has a strenuous challenge ahead to evade defeat on the final day.

India scored 300/5, with Gill and Padikkal's partnership resisting Sri Lanka's defensive tactics on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo. | Cricket

India rode on Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 to declare at 503/9 before striking twice late, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 8/2 and still 495 runs behind. | Photos

India enforced the follow-on after bowling out Sri Lanka for 290 on day four. Sonal Dinusha scored 103, his second century of the series, as the last batter dismissed. Debutant…