India are in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the second Test, with Cheteshwar Pujara suggesting they can win by an innings. After India post 503 runs in their first innings, Sri Lanka are left fighting a difficult situation.
By the start of Day 3, Sri Lanka are reduced to two wickets down in their first innings. With the match reaching the later stages and India holding a large first-innings lead, the outcome increasingly depends on Sri Lanka’s ability to bat long enough to avoid further pressure.
Across the coverage provided, the core facts focus on India’s total of 503, Sri Lanka’s early wickets status at the beginning of Day 3, and Pujara’s assessment that India’s advantage puts them on track for an innings victory. The emphasis is on the margin created by India’s first-innings performance and the resulting control India have over the contest.
