Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara led a determined Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match had been in 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 not out on 90. Mendis joined Sooriyabandara and formed a reliable partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket hopes to play more test matches. The board is working to add games against India, England and Australia. They keep asking for these key games.