Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara led a determined Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match had fallen into trouble after India posted a massive total. Day four saw them keep India on the back foot. They held on. Together they reached 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara stayed unbeaten on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and formed a reliable partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket is aiming for more test matches. The board is pushing to add games against India, England and Australia. They keep asking for these important matches.