Finally, We saw some ray of hope in Kolkata as Sun started to shine and the conditions got improved for batting. Srilanka who made a lead of 122 runs ensured there can be the only winner in the game. But, Dhawan's 94 runs 116 balls and KL Rahul's unbeaten 73 proved Indian Batsmen are far better in a pitch assisting batsmen.
For the third time, Indian seamers took all 10 wickets in a Test innings at home. Earlier, India had such an instance during 1983. Both KL Rahul and Dhawan replied with aggression in sunny conditions and a surface that settled down. When the pitch is moist, it helped Srilanka pacer, Lahiru Gamage. But in the 2nd innings, he was thrashed by Rakul for 3 boundaries.
Dhawan who missed the century said,"I am feeling both good and bad. It is quite disappointing when you miss a century and miss out. The first day the pitch was damp and it helped them. Today the pace was off the pitch and we used it well. We are still positive and try to make a match of it."
For the third time, Indian seamers took all 10 wickets in a Test innings at home. Earlier, India had such an instance during 1983. Both KL Rahul and Dhawan replied with aggression in sunny conditions and a surface that settled down. When the pitch is moist, it helped Srilanka pacer, Lahiru Gamage. But in the 2nd innings, he was thrashed by Rakul for 3 boundaries.
Dhawan who missed the century said,"I am feeling both good and bad. It is quite disappointing when you miss a century and miss out. The first day the pitch was damp and it helped them. Today the pace was off the pitch and we used it well. We are still positive and try to make a match of it."
