India Suffers Shock Batting Collapse in Galle Test, Sri Lanka Sets 372-Run Target India's batting lineup crumbled spectacularly during the second innings of their Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, leading to a dramatic collapse that left the team on 193 all out. The hosts, Sri Lanka, capitalized on the chaos to set a formidable target of 372 runs, putting immense pressure on the Indian team. The match, which unfolded on the third day, saw India's first innings end at 178 for four, with Sri Lanka's bowlers exploiting the conditions to dismantle the Indian batting order. The second innings began with a disastrous start for India. Young opener Jaydev Unadkat was dismissed for a duck in the first over, caught by Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper. This early loss set the tone for a challenging day, as the Indian batsmen struggled to find rhythm against the fast bowlers. Despite a brief partnership between Rishabh Pant and Devdutt Padikkal, which saw them add 65 runs, the collapse came swiftly. Captain Shubman Gill, who had scored 8 runs in the first innings, was the next to fall, edging a delivery from Asitha Fernando to the keeper. This left India at 81-3, with the team in disarray. The pressure mounted further when Pant, who had earlier played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, was dismissed for 66, caught by Lahiru Kumara. The loss of Pant, who had been instrumental in pushing India past the 100-run mark, dealt a significant blow to the team's momentum. Sri Lanka's bowlers executed a masterclass in containment, with Fernando taking 4 wickets and Prabath Jayasuriya claiming 3. The spinners, particularly Lahiru Kumara, were pivotal in dismantling the Indian middle order.#india #sri_lanka #rishabh_pant #jaydev_unadkat #galle
