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Krishna's Fiery Spells Rock Sri Lanka on Day 3
25 Aug
Summary
- Prasidh Krishna claimed 3 wickets for 35 runs on Day 3.
- Sri Lanka trails India by 373 runs at lunch on Day 3.
- Sooriyabandara scored his maiden Test fifty, remaining unbeaten on 65.
In the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday. During the first session of Day 3, Krishna secured three wickets for 35 runs, significantly impacting Sri Lanka's innings. The match is being held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.
Under Captain Shubman Gill's leadership, India reduced Sri Lanka to 130 for 4 by lunch. This was after India posted a substantial first-innings total of 503 for 9. Krishna dismissed Kamil Mishara early and later removed Kamindu Mendis for 32, breaking a promising partnership.
For Sri Lanka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara achieved his maiden Test fifty, ending the session unbeaten on 65. His skipper, Dhananjaya de Silva, was batting on 4. The home team was trailing India by 373 runs at the lunch break.
