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India need six wickets on Day 4 as Sri Lanka falters at 84/4 in 372-run chase
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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On the fourth day of the first Test, Sri Lanka slipped to 84 for 4 while chasing 372, leaving India requiring six wickets to clinch victory.
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka entered its fourth day with Sri Lanka struggling at 84 for 4 in their chase of a 372‑run target set by India. The hosts have been unable to build substantial partnerships, and the required run rate has risen sharply, putting pressure on their middle order.
India, having posted a first‑innings total of 372, need just six more wickets to wrap up the match. Their bowlers have been disciplined, extracting movement from the pitch and maintaining tight lines, which has limited the Sri Lankan batsmen to modest scores.
If Sri Lanka fails to recover from the current precarious position, India could secure a win before the scheduled close of play on Day 5, marking a strong start to the series for the visitors.
The match continues to draw attention from cricket fans across both nations, with the outcome likely to set the tone for the remainder of the series.
India, having posted a first‑innings total of 372, need just six more wickets to wrap up the match. Their bowlers have been disciplined, extracting movement from the pitch and maintaining tight lines, which has limited the Sri Lankan batsmen to modest scores.
If Sri Lanka fails to recover from the current precarious position, India could secure a win before the scheduled close of play on Day 5, marking a strong start to the series for the visitors.
The match continues to draw attention from cricket fans across both nations, with the outcome likely to set the tone for the remainder of the series.