India Set Sri Lanka 372-Run Target in Galle Test

India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings on Tuesday, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target of 372 runs to win the opening Test in Galle. India had earlier secured a 178-run first-innings lead after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284.

Rishabh Pant led India’s second-innings scoring with an aggressive 66, while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 44 and KL Rahul made 35. Pant also became the fastest batter to reach 100 sixes in Test cricket, achieving the milestone in his 51st Test.

Sri Lanka struggled in their chase and ended the fourth day at 84 for four, leaving them 288 runs short of the target with six wickets remaining. India’s bowlers will now look to finish the match on the final day and secure a strong victory in the opening Test.

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