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India seize control in Galle Test against Sri Lanka
✍️ deccanherald.com
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:38 PM
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India established a strong foothold early in the Galle Test, putting Sri Lanka on the back foot.
India's visit to Sri Lanka entered a decisive phase as the visitors took a firm grip of the Test match at the historic Galle International Stadium. Early in the game, the Indian batting line‑up built a solid total that gave the side a clear advantage over the hosts.
The momentum generated by India's top order forced Sri Lanka to adopt a defensive stance, with the home side struggling to match the run rate. Bowlers from both teams exchanged wickets, but India's control of the scoreboard remained evident throughout the session.
The early dominance sets the tone for the remainder of the series, signalling that India is intent on securing a series win on foreign soil while Sri Lanka looks to regroup for the remaining days.
The momentum generated by India's top order forced Sri Lanka to adopt a defensive stance, with the home side struggling to match the run rate. Bowlers from both teams exchanged wickets, but India's control of the scoreboard remained evident throughout the session.
The early dominance sets the tone for the remainder of the series, signalling that India is intent on securing a series win on foreign soil while Sri Lanka looks to regroup for the remaining days.