India Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Day 5: Hosts Take 93-Run Lead As Lower Order Frustrates IND | SL 306/6

Troubling scenes for India in Colombo! Sri Lanka’s lower order has continued to dig in, with Keshara Nuwantha and Sonal Dinusha frustrating the visitors in a stubborn seventh-wicket stand. The pair have taken Sri Lanka to 306/6, stretching their lead to 93 runs and putting India under increasing pressure. With both batters well set and the lead growing, India desperately need a breakthrough before Sri Lanka turn this into a much tougher chase.

Sri Lanka’s lower order has continued to frustrate India on Day 5, with Keshara Nuwantha and Sonal Dinusha showing plenty of resistance after the top and middle order collapsed. The pair have dug in to take Sri Lanka to 267/6, extending their lead and making India work hard for the remaining four wickets. With both batters settling in and the ball getting older, India are still searching for the breakthrough that could quickly expose the tail.

It’s a bright start to Day 5 in Colombo as the players take the field. Saransh Jain is back to complete his over, with India immediately attacking, a slip, leg slip and forward short leg all in place.

Mitchell Starc is the new king of Test bowling! The Australian pacer has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to claim the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test bowling rankings for the first time in his career. Starc's stunning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay propelled him to the top, while Bumrah slipped to second amid his absence from India's ongoing series against Sri Lanka.

India enforced the follow-on after bowling Sri Lanka out for 290, but the hosts showed much better fight in their second innings. Pasindu Sooriyabandara fell for 92 after a crucial stand with Kamindu Mendis, who made 55, before India struck late to leave Sri Lanka at 229/6. Rain then brought an early end to the day, with Sri Lanka holding a slender 16-run lead. India need just four wickets on Day 5 to wrap up the Test and complete the series win.

The 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India. The live action of Day 5 will begin at 09:45 AM IST.

Hello, we’re back with another live blog for the fifth and final day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will resume with four wickets in hand and a 16-run lead, while India will be eager to wrap up the innings quickly and push for victory. Stay tuned for all the live updates, key moments and action from Day 5!