India reaches 116-4 at lunch on Day 4, extends lead to 294 in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — India extended its lead to 294 runs before lunch on Day 4 of the first test against Sri Lanka, sitting at 116-4. The Indian team needed six more wickets to secure the victory. Rishabh Pant was the top performer for India, scoring 50 runs off 53 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Devdutt Padikkal and Lokesh Rahul contributed 44 and 35 runs respectively.

In Sri Lanka's first innings, Dinesh Chandimal suffered a shoulder injury while fielding and was replaced by Pasindu Sooriyabandara as a concussion substitute. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and pacer Asitha Fernando took key wickets for Sri Lanka. India was all out for 193 in 48.5 overs, leaving Sri Lanka with a challenging target of 372.