Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara led a determined Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match was looking difficult after India posted a massive 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 unbeaten on 90. Mendis joined Sooriyabandara and formed a reliable partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket hopes to play more test matches. The board is pushing to arrange further fixtures against India, England and Australia. They continue to request these important matches.