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Can Sri Lanka Beat India on Day 5?: The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka has reached a thrilling stage. After India's second innings folded for 193 runs, Team India set a target of 372 runs for Sri Lanka to win (an overall lead of 371 runs). The big question now is: will the Sri Lankan team manage to chase down this massive target, or will the Indian bowlers work their magic on the final day?
Sri Lanka's 350+ Run-Chase History in Test Cricket
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Chasing down a target of 372 runs will not be easy for Sri Lanka. A look at history reveals that the Sri Lankan team has successfully chased a target of over 350 runs only twice in their Test history:
- South Africa vs Sri Lanka (2006): In this match played in Colombo, Sri Lanka recorded a historic victory by scoring 352 runs in the fourth innings.
- Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (2017): Also in Colombo, the team successfully chased a massive target of 388 runs against Zimbabwe.
If Sri Lanka manages to score 372 runs in this match, it would mark the second-highest successful run chase in their Test history.
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India vs Sri Lanka Day 5 Weather Forecast & Playing Conditions
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The Indian team has a great chance of winning this match, but their biggest challenge isn't the Sri Lankan batsmen it's the weather.
- Day 4 Rain Delay: Heavy rain began just as the Sri Lankan team was set to come out to bat following the conclusion of India's innings. The rain washed out play before the tea break.
- Day 5 Scenario: The final day of the match remains. If a full 90 overs of play take place on the fifth day, the Indian bowlers will have ample time to bowl Sri Lanka out. However, if rain disrupts play again, the match could head towards a draw.
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