Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara spearheaded a vital Sri Lanka rally after the follow-on. The match had been in trouble after India posted a massive total. Day four saw them keep India under control. They stood firm. Together they guided the side to 199 for three at tea. Sooriyabandara remained not out on 90. Mendis joined Sooriyabandara and constructed a solid partnership.
Sri Lanka Cricket hopes to play additional test matches. The board is pushing to add games against India, England and Australia. They continue to request these key games.