India vs Srilanka 2nd Test 5th Day: The excitement of the second test between India and Sri Lanka has now reached the last day. By the end of the fourth day’s play, Sri Lanka had scored 229/6 runs in its second innings. Team India declared the innings after scoring 503/9 runs in the first innings, whereas Sri Lanka could score only 290 runs in the first innings. After India followed on, Sri Lanka performed well in the second innings and now have a lead of 16 runs. In such a situation, on the fifth day, the Indian team will focus on the remaining four wickets.

The first session of the fifth day is going to be very important for India. The team would like that the lower order of Sri Lanka does not get a chance to stay at the crease for long. Fast bowlers will try to take advantage of the new ball, while spinners can maintain pressure depending on the help they are getting from the pitch. If India takes two-three wickets in the initial overs, then Sri Lanka’s innings may end soon. After this, India will not have a big target and will get plenty of time to win.

How much lead will become a problem for India?

The second big concern of Team India will be the progress of Sri Lanka. If the host team stops at a lead of 50-70 runs, then the situation will be quite good for India. But if Sri Lankan batsmen make a long partnership and the lead reaches close to 150 runs, then the pressure on India may increase. In such a situation, along with chasing the goal, time will also have to be kept in mind. India may have to bat aggressively, but it will also be important to avoid losing wickets.

Rain can spoil the whole game

The role of weather will also be very important on the fifth day. The game had to be stopped early due to rain on the fourth day. If many overs are wasted due to rain even on the last day, the match may move towards a draw. Therefore, India would like the weather to be clear and Sri Lanka’s innings should be ended in the morning itself. After this, the batsmen will try to finish the match in their favor by scoring runs quickly. At present, the biggest goal before India is to take four wickets quickly and limit Sri Lanka’s lead.