{
  "id": 3563312,
  "title": "India vs Sri Lanka: A hold, the choke and then the frustrating close",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/india-vs-sri-lanka-a-hold-the-choke-and-then-the-frustrating-close-3563312",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/india-vs-sri-lanka-hold-182300679.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India faced off against Sri Lanka in the fourth day of a Test match, with rain interrupting play and forcing an early close. Both teams had put up a strong fight, but India needed four wickets to close Sri Lanka's innings and finish the match with a clean sweep. The match showcased moments of brilliance and frustration, with both batting and bowling sides showing flashes of their best form. India's spinners struggled to control the game, while Sri Lanka's left-right pair, Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis, dominated the field with their fluent approach. India's fast bowlers relied on a one-dimensional strategy of short balls, failing to generate any sustained pressure. The match ended with India eventually dismissing Sri Lanka, setting up an exciting fifth day.",
  "summary": "India endured a frustrating day in Colombo, allowing Sri Lanka's Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis to dictate terms before three late wickets gave the visitors a foothold. With rain cutting the day short, Sonal Dinusha remains the last major hurdle between India and a series clean sweep.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: SL to resume at 8/2 vs IND in Colombo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-2nd-test-day-3-sl-to-resume-at-8-2-vs",
        "published": "2026-08-25T03:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Unprofessional': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka’s antics in Colombo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/unprofessional-sanjay-manjrekar-slams-sri-lankas-antics-in-colombo",
        "published": "2026-08-25T04:58:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Prasidh Krishna takes 3-35 for India. Sri Lanka reaches 130-4 at lunch on Day 3 of 2nd cricket test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/prasidh-krishna-takes-3-35-for-india-sri-lanka-reaches-130-4-at-lunch",
        "published": "2026-08-25T07:46:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'Unprofessional': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka’s antics in Colombo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/unprofessional-sanjay-manjrekar-slams-sri-lankas-antics-in-colombo-3236878",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Morkel doesn't rule out India enforcing follow-on as rain looms in Colombo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/morkel-doesnt-rule-out-india-enforcing-follow-on-as-rain-looms-in",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:42:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}