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For first time against India, Sri Lanka do the unthinkable in Colombo

Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests after being asked to follow on. Even more strikingly, they had lost all eight such Tests against India. But in Colombo, the hosts finally broke that run. This was only the fourth time Sri Lanka had managed to save a Test after being asked to follow on.

27 Aug 2026 5:16 pm