IND vs SL 1st Test: Team India set a target of 372 runs for Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Such a large total has never been chased on this ground.

IND vs SL 1st Test

In the first Test being played in Galle, Team India set a target of 372 runs for Sri Lanka on the fourth day. After scoring over 450 runs in the first innings, the Indian team was dismissed cheaply in the second innings. The Gill Brigade was all out for 193 runs in the second innings. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant top-scored for the team with 66 runs. Apart from him, no other batsman could reach 50. A total of eight batsmen failed to even cross double figures. During this period, Asitha Fernando took the most wickets for Sri Lanka, taking four. From here, Sri Lanka will need a miracle to win.

It's worth noting that the highest successful Test run chase at this ground, the Galle International Stadium, is 342 runs. Pakistan achieved this against Sri Lanka in 2022. It will be interesting to see whether Sri Lanka can surpass this mark and set a new record.

Team India's amazing performance in the first innings

In the match, Team India, captained by Shubman Gill, won the toss and elected to bat. The team was all out for 462 runs in the first innings. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for the team with 167 runs. KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel also scored fifties. Host Sri Lanka were then bundled out for 284 runs in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha top-scored with 100 runs for the team, while Niroshan Dickwella made 80. After the first innings, Team India took a 178-run lead.

Team India was dismissed cheaply in the second innings.

The Indian team, batting in the second innings, failed to even reach the 200-run mark. The team was bundled out for 193. Thus, combining the first innings lead and the second innings score, Team India set a target of 372 runs for Sri Lanka. It will be interesting to see whether Sri Lanka can achieve victory. Sri Lanka has four sessions left to chase the runs.