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India Dominates Sri Lanka in Galle Test Victory
19 Aug
Summary
- India achieved their fifth win in the current WTC cycle.
- Manav Suthar's six-wicket haul secured the victory.
- India remains fifth in the WTC points table despite the win.
India has clinched a decisive 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their series in Galle. This win marks India's fifth in the ongoing 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The hosts were bowled out for 206 in their chase of 372 on the final day.
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was the standout performer, capturing six wickets for 55 runs in the second innings. With this result, India has accumulated 64 points and improved their points percentage to 53.33%. They maintain their fifth position on the WTC table, below Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka, despite the loss, holds onto sixth place in the WTC standings. Their points percentage has decreased to 33.33% following this defeat.
