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Rain threatens fourth day of India vs Sri Lanka second Test in Colombo
Rain is expected to disrupt the fourth day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday, with the weather bureau forecasting "periods of rain". The match, already…
Rain is expected to disrupt the fourth day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday, with the weather bureau forecasting "periods of rain". The match, already affected by weather on earlier days, faces another interruption that could push the result toward a draw.
India currently hold a strong position in the series after winning the first Test in Bengaluru. A win in Colombo would give them a clean sweep, but persistent rain and the slow pitch favour a stalemate. Both sides will be watching the skies before play resumes on Thursday, the final day.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is India's first away Test series of the year, and a draw would keep their World Test Championship points percentage where it stands. A win, however, would give them a clean sweep and a significant boost to their final standing before the next cycle. The Sri Lankan side, rebuilding after several retirements, has shown fight in patches but lacks the penetration to force a result on a slow pitch. The weather in Colombo in August is historically unreliable during the monsoon season, with afternoon thundershowers being the norm. The match referee will have the final call on resumption, and any further loss of overs could push the match toward a tame draw. The forecast for the final day, Thursday, will determine whether either side can force a result.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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