GALLE, Sri Lanka — India secured a convincing 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle on August 19, 2026, with left-arm spinner Manav Suthar delivering the decisive performance on the final day. Chasing 372 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs after Sonal Dinusha and Dhananjaya de Silva had mounted a determined resistance.
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