India Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Injured Chandimal Subbed
During Day 4 of the first Test against India in Galle, Sri Lanka veteran Dinesh Chandimal suffered a heavy fall on his neck and shoulder while diving to save a boundary. Although precautionary hospital scans cleared him of any fractures or internal injuries, he failed subsequent on-field concussion assessments administered by the team doctor and physiotherapist. Consequently, the match referee approved Pasindu Sooriyabandara to replace him as a like-for-like concussion substitute, allowing Sooriyabandara to take his place in the squad.
India Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: A Dominant Day 4 For Visitors
India stands firmly on the brink of victory, requiring just six wickets on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Holding a commanding first-innings cushion, the visitors were bowled out for 193 in their second innings, setting the hosts a daunting target of 372 runs to win. Despite a late-order wobble, India's total was bolstered by solid contributions from KL Rahul (35) and Devdutt Padikkal (44), alongside an aggressive, momentum-shifting knock from Rishabh Pant.
During his electrifying 53-ball 66, Pant etched his name into the record books by smashing his 100th Test six. This milestone made him the first Indian batter and the fastest overall in terms of matches and innings to reach the century mark of maximums in the format. His fearless strokeplay ensured Sri Lanka faced a steep mountain to climb under immense pressure.
Armed with a massive target, the Indian bowling unit capitalized on fading light and testing conditions to dismantle the Sri Lankan top order. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar continued his brilliant form by picking up two crucial wickets, while pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna chipped in with one scalp each. The quick breakthroughs left the hosts reeling at 84/4 after 34 overs.
As play concluded for Day 4, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha are left holding the fort at the crease, needing another 288 runs. However, with spin-friendly tracks at Galle offering variable bounce and turn, India remains heavily favored to wrap up the remaining wickets on Day 5 and secure a 1-0 lead in the series.
India Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Greetings!
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