{
  "id": 1902997,
  "title": "Suthar ten-for seals big victory for India in Galle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/suthar-ten-for-seals-big-victory-for-india-in-galle-1902997",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T09:27:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/suthar-ten-for-seals-big-victory-for-india-in-galle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/did-india-delay-in-declaration-cheteshwar-pujara-slams-shubman-gill",
        "published": "2026-08-19T03:59:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Suthar ten-for seals big victory for India in Galle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/suthar-ten-for-seals-big-victory-for-india-in-galle",
        "published": "2026-08-19T08:27:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Suthar's spin masterclass helps India beat Sri Lanka, and rain, in Galle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/suthars-spin-masterclass-helps-india-beat-sri-lanka-and-rain-in-galle-1903893",
        "published": "2026-08-19T09:28:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "World Test C'ship: What India's Galle win means for their road to The Oval",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/world-test-cship-what-indias-galle-win-means-for-their-road-to-the",
        "published": "2026-08-19T10:28:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}