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India enforce follow‑on as Sri Lanka’s Sooriyabandara, Mendis resist in 2nd Test
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 05:48 AM
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India imposed the follow‑on in the second Test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts still fighting back with contributions from Niroshan Sooriyabandara and Ravindu Mendis.
India secured a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka by enforcing the follow‑on after posting a substantial first‑innings lead. The decision forced Sri Lanka to bat again under pressure, with their middle order, including Niroshan Sooriyabandara and Ravindu Mendis, attempting to steady the innings.
Sooriyabandara, who had shown resilience earlier in the series, tried to anchor the chase, while Mendis contributed with steady strokes to keep the scoreboard ticking. Despite their efforts, the Sri Lankan side struggled to build partnerships, and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
The follow‑on move underscored India's control of the match, setting the stage for a potential victory that could tilt the series in their favour. The next session will determine whether Sri Lanka can mount a comeback or if India will consolidate its advantage.
Sooriyabandara, who had shown resilience earlier in the series, tried to anchor the chase, while Mendis contributed with steady strokes to keep the scoreboard ticking. Despite their efforts, the Sri Lankan side struggled to build partnerships, and wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
The follow‑on move underscored India's control of the match, setting the stage for a potential victory that could tilt the series in their favour. The next session will determine whether Sri Lanka can mount a comeback or if India will consolidate its advantage.