India edges closer to win in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha’s 65
Sonal Dinusha continued his resilient innings and guided Sri Lanka to 175 for 6 at lunch on Day 5 of the first cricket test, holding on as India pushes for the four wickets it needs for victory. Sri Lanka resumed Wednesday at 84-4, trailing by 287 runs, with Sonal Dinusha — who scored a century in the first innings — not out on 25 and captain Dhananjaya de Silva on 31. Dinusha survived the…
Galle, Sri Lanka — Despite Sonal Dinusha's 65 not out, India edged closer to victory in the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Day 5 of the match. Sri Lanka posted 175 for 6 at lunch, trailing by 287 runs. Dinusha, who scored a century in the first innings, remained stranded at 25 not out after 112 balls, contributing 6 fours and a six. India's captain, de Silva, scored 59 and remained unbeaten on 31. India reduced Sri Lanka's total to 284 in reply, setting them a daunting target of 372 runs to win.
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