Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara spearheaded a vital Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match was looking difficult after India set a big total. Day four saw them keep India on the back foot. They stood firm. Together they reached 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara stayed unbeaten on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and built a steady partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket is aiming for additional test matches. The board is pushing to schedule extra matches against India, England and Australia. They continue to request these crucial fixtures.