Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara spearheaded a vital Sri Lanka fightback after the follow-on. The match was looking difficult after India put up a huge total. Day four saw them keep India at bay. They stood firm. Together they pushed to 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara remained unbeaten on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and constructed a solid partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket wants more test matches. The board is pushing to arrange further fixtures against India, England and Australia. They are persistently seeking these crucial fixtures.