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Rishabh Pant, Bowlers Place India On Verge Of Big Win Over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

NDTV Sports · 18 August 2026 at 7:14 pm

Rishabh Pant, Bowlers Place India On Verge Of Big Win Over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

Backed by Rishabh Pant's quintessential 66, India's bowlers displayed ruthless efficiency to reduce Sri Lanka to 84 for four at stumps on the fourth day as the visitors positioned themselves for a massive victory in the first Test.

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