Former India batter Aakash Chopra says India should plan to bat for about 40 overs on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka and aim to post a target of roughly 350. His comments focus on how India can manage the game’s closing stages at Galle, where control of time and runs is crucial to setting up a realistic chase.
Chopra’s advice comes amid discussion around the risk of losing momentum if a team fails to build a sufficient total or allows Sri Lanka a comfortable pursuit. While the specific framing differs across outlets—some emphasize the potential for India’s batting group to end up on the losing side—the underlying recommendation is consistent: India should take a longer batting approach on Day 4 to improve its match position and reduce uncertainty in the final innings.
