India’s bowlers grind out 8 wickets as Sri Lanka resist at Colombo
On the third day of a Test match in Colombo, India's bowlers managed to take eight wickets as Sri Lanka struggled to make progress. Despite their efforts, Sri Lanka ended the day at 265 for 8, still trailing by 238 runs with two days remaining. India's bowlers showed resilience, with Prasidh Krishna standing out with an impressive 3 for 47 from just 14 overs.
His aggressive short-ball strategy kept the batsmen on edge. Manav Suthar, who bowled 21 overs, was the workhorse among the spinners, consistently attacking the batsmen and getting crucial wickets like captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Keshara Nuwantha. Mohammed Siraj and Jadeja also contributed with wickets, showing their ability to maintain accuracy and control throughout the match.
The Indian team's collective effort, rather than relying on a single bowler, proved decisive in grinding out the eight wickets. As the day came to a close, Sri Lanka found themselves in a precarious position, needing more runs to keep the batting side involved in the contest.
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