Sri Lanka 67-3 chasing 386 to win the 3rd test

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug 31: Seamers Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav propelled India to a commanding position in the decisive third test as Sri Lanka, chasing a daunting 386 to win, were struggling on 67 for three at stumps day four on Monday.

Sharma removed opener Upul Tharanga for a duck with just one run on the board, caught behind by Naman Ojha. Yadav had Dimuth Karunaratne caught behind also without scoring, leaving Sri Lanka 2-2.


Dinesh Chandimal made 18 before being caught in the slip by Indian captain Virat Kohli off Sharma with the total on 21.

Kaushal Silva (24) and captain Angelo Mathews (22) were batting sharing unbroken 46 runs for the fourth wicket.

Sri Lanka needs 319 runs to win with seven wickets in hand.

Sharma returned two for 14.

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