Suthar ten-for seals big victory for India in Galle
India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow, new-ball pitch. Sonal Dinusha came to within 16 runs of a second hundred in the Test, Dhananjaya de Silva scored a half-century as well, and for long periods India looked content to keep […]
In a remarkable Test match victory for India against Sri Lanka in Galle, India's Manav Suthar delivered a stellar performance with the new ball, taking four wickets in just 10 deliveries. This achievement marked Suthar's second five-wicket haul in two Test matches. The young and transitioning Indian team had previously lost two of their last three series in spin-friendly conditions, including this home Test.
Despite the challenging weather conditions and the slow, new-ball pitch, India managed to secure a 165-run win over Sri Lanka. Sonal Dinusha achieved a half-century, while Dhananjaya de Silva contributed with another half-century. The efforts of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj were also crucial in containing Sri Lanka's middle order.
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