What coverage agrees on
All reports agree that India remained in command in Colombo even as Sri Lanka mounted a determined fightback through Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha.
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India stay in control as Sri Lanka resist in Colombo
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India maintained control of the second Test despite Sri Lanka’s resistance.
Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 80, while Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85.
Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps after rain ended play early.
The hosts still trailed by 238 runs with two wickets remaining.
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More context
India had declared at 503/9 and earlier reduced Sri Lanka to 130/4 at lunch.
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What is changing or disputed
The result is still unresolved because Sri Lanka had two wickets left when rain stopped play, so the match situation could shift when play resumes.
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Neutral coverage consistently says India stayed in control while Sri Lanka battled back on Day 3 in Colombo. It reports that Sooriyabandara and Dinusha helped the hosts recover, but India kept taking wickets and prevented a full turnaround. The main points are the rain interruption, Sri Lanka’s 265/8 position, and India’s 238-run lead.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: ICC
STORY TIMELINEHow the coverage developed
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How the coverage developed
India, Sri Lanka and follow-on: The cat and mouse game will resume on Day 4
The Times of India
Krishna, Suthar keep India in command against Sri Lanka
The Indian EYE
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Sri Lanka's resistance fails to loosen India's grip on rain-hit Day 3 in Colombo
Quick source take
India Today reports that India's grip on the second Test remained firm despite significant resistance from Sri Lanka's middle and lower order. Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 80 and Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, helping the hosts reach 265/8 at stumps. The article notes that while Sri Lanka found moments of momentum through two substantial partnerships, India's bowlers consistently provided breakthroughs to prevent a full recovery. The hosts still trail by 238 runs with only two wickets remaining.
Sri Lanka fight back but India retain control in Colombo
Quick source take
The ICC reports that India maintained a commanding position on Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo. Despite a resilient 80-run effort from Pasindu Sooriyabandara and a 57-run partnership between Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha, Sri Lanka reached 230/8 before rain ended play early. India, having declared at 503/9, currently leads by 238 runs. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar were the primary threats for India, collectively taking five wickets to keep the hosts under sustained pressure.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live As Sooriyabandara Leads Sri Lanka Fightback
Quick source take
Tapmad reports on the morning session of Day 3, stating that India established firm control by reducing Sri Lanka to 130/4 at lunch. Prasidh Krishna was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for 35 runs to dismantle the top order. Although Pasindu Sooriyabandara provided a bright spot for the hosts with an unbeaten 65, the report emphasizes that Sri Lanka faced a massive 373-run deficit at the interval. The article characterizes the match as heavily tilted toward India.
IND vs SL 2nd Test Highlights: Sonal Dinusha’s Unbeaten 85 Leads Sri Lanka Fightback as India Stay in…
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The Sunday Guardian reports that India remains in the driver's seat despite a determined fightback from Sri Lanka's Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha. Sooriyabandara contributed 80 runs before an unusual dismissal involving a deflection off his leg, while Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85. The article highlights that Dinusha has now scored over 80 in three consecutive innings against India. Despite these efforts, Sri Lanka finished the rain-shortened day at 265/8, still trailing the visitors by 238 runs.