India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: India look to wrap up Sri Lanka's innings early on Day 4 in Colombo

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: The tail makes India work again Sri Lanka's lower order once again proved difficult to dismiss. With Dinusha batting in a relatively open field, India concentrated on getting rid of Lahiru Kumara. But the Sri Lankan pair continued to survive. They managed to bat through more than 15 overs and showed little desire to throw their wickets away. It meant India could not get another opportunity to bowl at Sri Lanka in the fading light. The lower order had once again made India pay for not finishing the innings when they had the chance. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Back injury no longer a major concern for Prasidh Krishan Krishna’s rise is all the more remarkable considering the serious back injury that once threatened to derail his career. The injury required surgery and kept him out of the game for an extended period. Now 30, however, the fast bowler looks fitter, stronger and more assured. “He has learnt how to take care of his body and what it takes to have a long career. He understands his workload and follows the right strengthening programmes,” Senthilnathan said. Standing 6ft 4in, Krishna’s height remains a significant asset, allowing him to extract awkward bounce. With confidence growing, fitness concerns behind him and the backing of the team management, the Karnataka pacer increasingly looks like the strike bowler India believe he can become..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Sonal Dinusha Sonal Dinusha is the third batter to have gone past 80 in each of his first three Test innings against India, after Zaheer Abbas (176, 96 and 235*) and Everton Weekes (128, 194, 162). (Weekes got hundreds in each of his first four outings vs India and was dismissed for 90 in his fifth) . A call to make - India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has not ruled out enforcing the follow-on if the opportunity presents itself, but Shubman Gill has not been particularly keen on taking that route since becoming Test captain. With the weather likely to play a part over the remaining two days, India may have to be brave with their decisions, especially with valuable WTC points up for grabs.. Time is of the essence - At 173/7, it could have all gone horribly wrong for Sri Lanka, but they have shown plenty of grit with the bat. The first task for Sonal Dinusha and Co. will be to add 39 more runs to take the follow-on out of India’s hands and, more importantly, eat up time.. Greetings, all - India dominated the first two days, but just as they did in Galle, Sri Lanka have shown that they have plenty of fight in them and will not go away quietly. There is still plenty to play for, so settle in for what promises to be another intriguing day. Reminder that play will start at 4.15 am GMT (9.45 am IST) to make up for the time lost to the weather.. ... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ....India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: India let Sri Lanka off the hook India had appeared well placed to secure a sizeable lead and potentially enforce the follow-on after reducing Sri Lanka to 216/7. However, Dinusha and the lower order displayed plenty of resolve to blunt the visitors’ bowling attack. Earlier, Sri Lanka showed intent from the outset. Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis (32) stitched together an 87-run third-wicket partnership, helping the hosts add 122 runs while losing only two wickets in the opening session. Sooriyabandara brought up his maiden Test fifty off 76 balls before falling to Ravindra Jadeja while attempting a late cut. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Sri Lanka's batters refuse to panic Despite losing wickets, Sri Lanka did not allow India to run through their batting order. The odd delivery gripped and several turned, but Sri Lanka's batters dealt with the threat posed by Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Saransh Jain. India also allowed the game to drift during parts of the second session, with open fields giving Sri Lanka's batters opportunities to survive. The same happened late in the day when Sonal Dinusha frustrated India alongside the lower order. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Dinusha leads Sri Lanka's fightback Dinusha, now the leading run-scorer of the series with 269 runs at 134.50, was closing in on a second Test century in as many matches when rain and bad light forced an early finish to the proceedings. Together with Lahiru Kumara (8 batting), he added an unbeaten 35-run stand for the ninth wicket, after earlier sharing a crucial 57-run partnership with Keshara Nuwantha (18). The 25-year-old has now registered three consecutive 80-plus scores in the series, underlining his credentials as a long-term solution to Sri Lanka’s batting woes in the middle order. With Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal unavailable, Dinusha has shouldered responsibility admirably..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Two wickets in three balls change the mood For much of the day, India had to work extremely hard for wickets. Then, suddenly, two came almost out of nowhere. Pasindu Sooriyabandara played a Ravindra Jadeja delivery back onto his own stumps. Niroshan Dickwella then edged a Mohammed Siraj delivery down the leg side to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. The two wickets came within three deliveries. Sri Lanka were suddenly seven down at 173. It was a huge change from the situation before lunch when they were comfortably placed at 122/3. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: The qualities that make Krishna dangerous One of Krishna’s biggest strengths today is his ability to combine steep bounce with a sharp leg-cutter and a well-disguised wobble-seam delivery. MRF Pace Foundation chief coach M Senthilnathan feels those qualities have helped him evolve into a bowler capable of making an impact whenever India need a breakthrough. “We always felt he had the potential to play at the highest level. Slowly, Krishna is turning into a spearhead of the Indian team and cementing his place. The most important thing is that he picks up wickets whenever he comes into the attack and breaks partnerships,” Senthilnathan said. The coach believes regular opportunities at the international level have accelerated Krishna’s growth. “The more fast bowlers play, the more confident they become. Now he feels that he belongs in the Indian team. The management has given him the confidence and they have seen that there is something special in him after all.” .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Early exposure to Australian greats In 2016, as part of the IDBI Federal Bowling Foundation, he travelled to Australia with Tushar Deshpande and other young pacers to train under Australian fast-bowling great Jeff Thomson at Cricket Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. Former cricket administrator Dr Makarand Waingankar believes the exposure played a significant role in Krishna’s development. “They trained under Thomson, Greg Chappell and Michael Kasprowicz. That exposure stood Prasidh in good stead and helped improve his skills,” Waingankar told TOI. A year later, Krishna joined the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, where he honed his craft under legendary Australian quick Glenn McGrath. Over the years, McGrath and Brett Lee have both spoken highly of the Karnataka pacer, reinforcing the belief that he possessed the attributes needed to succeed at the highest level..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Prasidh sets the tone on a tough morning India got the start they wanted on a hot morning when Prasidh Krishna dismissed Kamil Mishra. Krishna was clearly working hard on a flat surface. Between overs, the tall fast bowler often bent down, held his knees and took a few extra breaths. But captain Shubman Gill kept talking to him and stayed close throughout his spell. Gill's continued use of Krishna showed how highly he rated the bowler's ability to extract extra bounce from the surface. That bounce had also helped Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando during the first two days. The fast bowlers had to work hard even in short spells, but Krishna continued running in and looking for opportunities. His second wicket of the morning was a reward for his patience and consistent plans. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Sri Lanka refuse to surrender Yet, Sri Lanka refused to surrender. Aided by interruptions and determined lower-order resistance, Dinusha ensured India were left waiting for the final two wickets..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Sri Lanka 38 runs away from follow-on; India remain in control If it’s Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel that have emerged as India’s batting stars of the future in this series, Sonal Dinusha is making a similar statement for Sri Lanka. The left-hander followed his scores of 100 and 84 in Galle with an unbeaten 85 (137b, 2x6) to lead a gritty fightback on a rain-hit third day of the second Test at SSC on Tuesday. Dinusha found an able ally in fellow youngster Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who struck 80 (133b, 9x4) in only his second Test innings, as Sri Lanka frustrated India for large parts of the day before ending on 265 for eight. The hosts still require 38 runs to avoid the follow-on after India posted 503 for nine declared, but the resistance shown by their young batting brigade has ensured they remain in the contest..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 'He is maturing and becoming a strike bowler' Senthilnathan highlighted Krishna’s height, pace and ability to strike at crucial moments as hallmarks of a mature fast bowler. “He has extra bounce, good speed and gets breakthroughs exactly when India want them. Those are signs that he is maturing and becoming a strike bowler.” While India captain Shubman Gill recently described this as the best version of Krishna, his former coach believes there is still more to come. According to Senthilnathan, Krishna is learning how to use the short ball to create pressure before finishing batters off with fuller deliveries, an important skill for a modern Test pacer. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: How Prasidh became Gill’s go-to man Another impressive outing by Prasidh Krishna, who returned figures of 3-47 in 14 overs on a day when Sri Lanka’s batters showed plenty of resolve before rain halted play, emerged as one of India’s biggest positives on Day Three of the second Test at SSC. The tall pacer used the short ball effectively to dismiss Kamil Mishara and Kamindu Mendis, underlining his growing stature in India’s pace attack. Krishna’s journey to becoming a dependable Test bowler can be traced back to two formative stints during his teenage years..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: The good, old grind takes centrestage in Colombo The final hour in Colombo brought back familiar scenes from the previous day. The sky turned dark, grey clouds gathered over the stadium and the ground staff moved into position. As the third day's play ended, the teams walked off the field, leaving behind a match that had followed a familiar pattern but with one big difference. Sri Lanka were again fighting for survival, but this time they made India work for every wicket. The visitors spent more than 80 overs in the field and will have to return for another long spell as they look to take the final two wickets, enforce the follow-on and then chase a 2-0 series win. "That'll be first prize if we can get those two wickets tomorrow early," said Morkel when asked about India's plans to enforce the follow-on. "With the weather around and sometimes the time it takes with taking the covers on and off, you know, we want to try and get as many overs as possible," added India's bowling coach..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: India dominate after big first innings India declared their first innings at 503 for nine on Day 2, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 117 and Druv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 115. Sri Lanka's reply got off to a poor start. They were reduced to 8 for two by the close of play on Day 2 and then lost overnight batter Kamil Mishara for 19 with the total at 35. Krishna led India's bowling attack with figures of 3-47, while Suthar finished the day with 3-83. Sri Lanka now need 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on, with only two wickets left. India lead the two-Test series 1-0 after beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test at Galle..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Nuwantha's resistance ends Niroshan Dickwella was dismissed for a duck, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 173 for seven. Nuwantha then joined Dinusha and helped the hosts stretch their innings. However, his resistance ended when he charged down the pitch against Suthar. He failed to control his shot and was caught by Saransh Jain. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Sooriyabandara misses out on century Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored a fighting 80 before Ravindra Jadeja bowled him. The batter had looked composed despite Sri Lanka's early problems and faced 133 deliveries, hitting nine boundaries. In the first Test in Galle, Sooriyabandara had been dismissed for a first-ball duck while appearing as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal. This time, he showed much greater confidence and played a crucial role in rebuilding Sri Lanka's innings. Sooriyabandara added 87 runs off 126 balls with Kamindu Mendis, who scored 32. The partnership helped Sri Lanka recover before Mendis was dismissed shortly before lunch. He hit a delivery from Krishna to Jadeja at midwicket. .India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Suthar removes Sri Lanka captain Sri Lanka went to lunch at 130 for four but lost captain Dhananjaya de Silva soon after the break. Just seven runs had been added to the total when Dhananjaya was dismissed for eight. He was caught at slip by KL Rahul off Suthar's bowling. India continued to put pressure on the hosts as the Sri Lankan batting order struggled to build partnerships..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Dinusha keeps Sri Lanka fighting Sonal Dinusha once again stood out with the bat for Sri Lanka. The No. 7 batter was unbeaten on 85 when play ended early due to rain. Dinusha faced 137 deliveries and hit six boundaries and two sixes. His latest innings continued an impressive run that saw him score 100 and 84 in the two innings of the first Test in Galle. He shared a 57-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Keshara Nuwantha, who made 18 off 74 balls. Lahiru Kumara was unbeaten on eight alongside Dinusha when rain brought an early end to play..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: Hello and welcome Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 4 of the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. India remained firmly in control of the second Test as fast bowler Prasidh Krishna and spinner Manav Suthar picked up three wickets each to reduce Sri Lanka to 265 for eight at stumps on Day 3 on Tuesday. India had declared their first innings at 503 for nine, leaving Sri Lanka needing another 39 runs to avoid the follow-on with only two wickets remaining.. A crucial Day 4 awaits - Still, India look set to come away with a significant lead, and with a good night’s rest and the second new ball, they will look to wrap things up quickly on Day 4. Lahiru Kumara did have a couple of moments when he ran out of patience, but got away with it. He will need to provide able support to Sonal Dinusha as the home side look to stretch the innings out and eat into the deficit. Two days remain in the Test, and whenever India get their turn to bat, they will have to plan their declaration with the weather in mind and work out how much time they need to take 10 Sri Lankan wickets. We did see the pitch showing signs of deterioration in the third session, and how it plays out remains to be seen. It will be another early start on Day 4 to make up for the time lost to rain, with the first ball scheduled for 4.15 am GMT (9.45 am IST). See you then. Cheers!. Sri Lanka keep India at bay - The story of the first couple of sessions was largely serene for Sri Lanka. Out of nowhere, India would pick up a wicket, but the hosts responded by putting together another partnership and continued to chip away at the deficit. 5 wickets fell across the two sessions, but Sri Lanka scored 208 runs in that period, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara leading the charge early on before Sonal Dinusha took over. At 173/7, India had their tails up with a double strike, and one might have feared the worst for the home side, but Dinusha fought on, with able support from the bowlers.. 11.46 am GMT (5.16 pm IST) - STUMPS, DAY 3 - That's that for the day. With no signs of the weather improving, the umpires have pulled the plug on the day. That draws the curtains on another attritional day of Test cricket. Up against it at the start of the day, 495 runs adrift with 8 wickets in hand, Sri Lanka showed plenty of grit and resolve with the bat while also taking valuable time out of the game. India did not quite start well with the ball and leaked runs at 4.2 an over in the morning session. The second session brought some semblance of control, with three wickets falling in the afternoon, but they then ran into stiff resistance from Sonal Dinusha and the bowlers.. 11.39 am GMT (5.09 pm IST) - Unfortunately, that drizzle is picking up pace now. And it looks like we are done for the day here. More and more covers are being dragged in to protect the playing area. The match officials are out, strolling across the covers with umbrellas open overhead, taking stock of the situation as the rain continues to fall.. 11.34 am GMT (5.04 pm IST) - Alas! It was looking really gloomy, and now the drizzle has arrived. And it sends the ground staff sprinting in from every corner of the field. Covers in hand, it turns into a bit of a race among them to see who gets to the middle first. And just as we speak, almost the entire ground is under blue sheets with the pitch and squares protected right away. As of now, it isn't a heavy downpour just yet, more a soft sprinkle, but the sky overhead has taken on a look straight out of Gotham City.. Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage.India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 265/8 (83.4 overs) 83.4: Ravindra Jadeja to Lahiru Kumara, Fuller and around the leg stump. Kumara gets down on a knee and has a big slog across the line. It spins past the blade and crashes into the back thigh. The ball lands well beyond the line of the leg pole..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 265/8 (83.3 overs) 83.3: Ravindra Jadeja to Lahiru Kumara, From around the wicket, not all that short, spinning back in with bounce. Kumara misses out on the flick and gets hit on the pads..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 265/8 (83.2 overs) 83.2: Ravindra Jadeja to Sonal Dinusha, Floated up, on middle. Sonal uses his feet and knocks it to long on for a run..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 264/8 (83.1 overs) 83.1: Ravindra Jadeja to Sonal Dinusha, A hint of spin, on a good length, on middle. Sonal stabs it down from the crease.. The on-field umpires have conveyed to Gill that the light is constantly fading and it is not safe enough for the seamers to continue. Hence, Ravindra Jadeja is back into the attack, replacing Prasidh Krishna. There are still 18 overs left in the day on paper, but with conditions worsening, getting through all of them looks like a stretch..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 264/8 (82.6 overs) 82.6: Saransh Jain to Lahiru Kumara, Offers flight, fuller and on middle. Lahiru leans forward to defend..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 264/8 (82.5 overs) 82.5: Saransh Jain to Lahiru Kumara, Short and darted in, on middle. Kumara stays back to block it out..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 264/8 (82.4 overs) 82.4: Saransh Jain to Sonal Dinusha, Too straight, angled in at the pads. Dinusha tries to tickle it away. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads down to deep fine leg..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (82.3 overs) 82.3: Saransh Jain to Sonal Dinusha, Flatter and shorter, on middle. Sonal hangs back to stab it down..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (82.2 overs) 82.2: Saransh Jain to Sonal Dinusha, Full and drifting in, on middle, kept out off the front foot..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (82.1 overs) 82.1: Saransh Jain to Sonal Dinusha, A ripper by Jain. Drifting in from around the wicket, full and landing on middle before spinning away with bounce. Dinusha lunges for the block but is beaten past the outside edge.. The light meter is out as umpire Ahsan Raza walks to have a chat with the other umpire, Sharfuddoula Saikat. But for now, the reading suggests it's still fine to carry on. Sonal Dinusha, meanwhile, pulls up stiff again and calls for the physio once more. Overhead, the skies have turned considerably darker, and the members of the ground staff are already jogging toward the covers stacked along the boundary, ready to pull them out at the first sign of trouble. Live visuals now show rain falling just a couple of kilometres from the stadium, and it could well be heading this way before too long..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (81.6 overs) 81.6: Prasidh Krishna to Lahiru Kumara, Nearly dragged it on. Low full toss, outside off. Kumara is perhaps expecting a short ball with a short leg in place. He hangs deep in the crease and extends his hands to push it away. Gets an inside edge and it drags down to deep fine leg..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (81.5 overs) 81.5: Prasidh Krishna to Lahiru Kumara, On a good length, on middle and leg. Kumara hops deep in the crease and backs away. Glides it behind point and the ball was close to hit the pad first..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 263/8 (81.4 overs) 81.4: Prasidh Krishna to Sonal Dinusha, At 134.1 kph, on a back of a length. Sonal helps it off the hips to deep fine leg and gets across, leaving Lahiru two balls to negotiate. Sonal hobbles to the other end and seems to be experiencing cramps..India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Live Score: 262/8 (81.3 overs) 81.3: Prasidh Krishna to Sonal Dinusha, Stays full, curving back in, on middle. Sonal knocks it through extra cover but does not take the single.