IND vs SL 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: India Strangle Sri Lanka
CricAnalyser | August 25, 2026
INDIA
503/9 d
VS
SRI LANKA
261/8
Match Status:
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Match (Day 3)
- India 1st Innings: 503/9 declared
- Sri Lanka 1st Innings: 261/8 (Trailing by 242 runs)
- Key Performers: Pasindu Surya Bandara (80), Sonal Dinusha (50*), Prasidh Krishna, Manav Sutar
Day 3 Key Takeaways
- Surya Bandara's Maiden Fifty: Young Pasindu Surya Bandara ground out a resilient 80 off 132 balls, bringing up his maiden Test half-century to fight off India's early morning assault.
- Indian Pace Breakdown: Prasidh Krishna was clinical from around the wicket, picking up vital breakthroughs including Kamindu Mendis to break Sri Lanka's key partnerships.
- Spin Web in Afternoon: Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Sutar tightened the screws post-lunch, inducing middle-order edges and unforced errors under pressure.
- Dinusha's Lone Fight: Sonal Dinusha countered with an aggressive unbeaten half-century, hitting multiple boundaries and sweeps to keep Sri Lanka alive at 261/8 before bad light ended play.
Day 3 Scorecard Highlights
| Batter / Bowler | Performance |
|---|---|
| Pasindu Surya Bandara | 80 (132 balls) |
| Sonal Dinusha | 50* (Unbeaten lone fight) |
| Prasidh Krishna & Ravindra Jadeja | Key breakthroughs round the wicket & post-lunch strikes |
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