Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara led a determined Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match was looking difficult after India put up a huge total. Day four saw them keep India on the back foot. They showed great grit. Together they reached 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara stayed not out on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and constructed a solid partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket is aiming for more test matches. The board is campaigning to schedule extra matches against India, England and Australia. They continue to request these important matches.