Sri Lanka's last three pairs survive 40-plus overs after being reduced to 265/8 against India

26 Aug 2026, 12:43 pm IST|
Sri Lanka's last three pairs survive 40-plus overs after being reduced to 265/8 against India
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Sri Lanka's last three pairs produced rare resistance against India in a Test innings, remaining at the crease for more than 40 overs after the team had been reduced to 265/8.

It was only the second time Sri Lanka's last three pairs, from the eighth to the 10th wicket, had survived for more than 40 overs against India in a Test innings.

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