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Rain threat bigger than Sri Lanka for India on Colombo Test final day
India face a stronger obstacle than Sri Lanka's batsmen on Day 5 of the Colombo Test: the weather. The match is poised for a quick Indian win if early wickets fall, but…
India face a stronger obstacle than Sri Lanka's batsmen on Day 5 of the Colombo Test: the weather. The match is poised for a quick Indian win if early wickets fall, but monsoon rains threaten to wash out the final day and force a draw.
India lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle. A win in Colombo would seal a clean sweep and bring valuable World Test Championship points. But the forecast shows thunderstorms over the next two days in Colombo.
The match referee will decide if play can resume after rain interruptions. India need to bowl Sri Lanka out quickly to secure victory before the weather intervenes.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Sri Lanka in August is monsoon season. Colombo's Galle Face Green ground has had Test matches washed out before, the 2001 Test against India ended in a draw after rain on the final day. A draw here would deny India valuable World Test Championship points. The WTC rules award 12 points for a win, 4 for a draw. India already lead the series 1-0. The weather forecast for the next 48 hours shows an 80% chance of thunderstorms each afternoon. The match referee ultimately decides if play can resume after rain, based on ground conditions. India's only hope is to bowl Sri Lanka out before the clouds arrive.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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