India vs Sri Lanka: Manav Suthar breaks key partnership on Day 5

On Day 5 of the second Test in Colombo, Indian spinner Manav Suthar broke a 112-run seventh-wicket partnership by dismissing Sri Lankan batsman Keshara Nuwantha. Nuwantha, playing only his second Test, scored 46 runs off 150 balls before being caught by Dhruv Jurel at slip.

Prior to the dismissal, Sonal Dinusha and Nuwantha had built a significant stand, bringing Sri Lanka to 329/6 at lunch. Following India's first-innings declaration at 503/9 and a subsequent follow-on, the hosts' second innings saw contributions from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55).

Despite the match progress, observers noted the impact of Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury and raised questions regarding Shubman Gill's captaincy tactics during the match. India is positioned to clinch the two-match series regardless of the final result.