India enforced the follow-on in the second test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo after bowling out the hosts for 290, building on their first-innings total of 503-9.
India enforced the follow-on against Sri Lanka on Wednesday in the second and final test in Colombo, after restricting the home side to 290 runs in their first innings. India's first-innings declaration came at 503-9, providing a substantial lead that warranted the follow-on decision.
Sri Lanka's innings was anchored by batter Sonal Dinusha, who scored 103 runs for his second century of the series before becoming the final dismissal. India claimed the last two wickets in just 15 minutes, with debutant spinner Saransh Jain taking both of these final dismissals.
India's bowling attack proved effective throughout the innings, with seamer Prasidh Krishna and spinner Manav Suthar each capturing three wickets. The follow-on enforcement reflects India's commanding position in the match and extends their advantage in the two-test series, where they currently hold a 1-0 lead.
