Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara spearheaded a vital Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match had been in trouble after India put up a huge total. Day four saw them keep India under control. They held on. Together they reached 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara stayed unbeaten on 90. Mendis paired up with Sooriyabandara and built a steady partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket is aiming for more test matches. The board is pushing to schedule extra matches against India, England and Australia. They continue to request these crucial fixtures.