India take 178-run lead as rain ends day 3 of Galle Test
India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead on day 3 of the Galle Test, before rain forced an early end to play.
India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead on day 3 of the Galle Test, before rain forced an early end to play.
Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first as India began their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
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