Dickwella, Dinusha hit fifties as Sri Lanka fight back in Galle Test

Niroshan Dickwella and Sonal Dinusha struck unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Sri Lankan fightback on day three of the first Test against India in Galle. At tea, Sri Lanka were 214 for 5 in 57 overs, still trailing India's first-innings total of 462 by 248 runs, as per the Assam Tribune.

Resuming at 99 for 5, the hosts were in danger of a massive deficit. But Dickwella, playing his first Test in three years, and Dinusha added 124 runs for the unbroken sixth wicket, sweeping effectively against India's spinners. Dickwella survived two reviews and a dropped catch before making 71 not out, while Dinusha scored 62 not out. Sri Lanka need 48 more runs to avoid the follow-on.