Earlier, India scored 503 for nine wickets before declaring. Dhruv Jurel scored his second century as India declared at 503 on Day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took wickets for India, leaving Sri Lanka frustrated. Sri Lanka felt the light was too poor for play to continue at the end of the day.
India won the first Test by 165 runs and currently lead the two-match series 1-nil. Team India will look to win the second Test and complete a series whitewash, while Sri Lanka will aim to level the series.
India also needs to win this match to move into fourth place in the race for the 2025-27 World Test Championship final. Australia is at the top, followed by South Africa and New Zealand.
The Day 3 interruption in Colombo leaves Sri Lanka facing a substantial 373-run deficit, while India remains in contention to secure the second Test, complete a 2-0 series victory and strengthen its position in the race for the 2025-27 World Test Championship final.
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