India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 5: India Close to Victory as Sri Lanka Lose Fifth Wicket


**By ByteVaani | August 19, 2026**
India are in a strong position on the fifth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Sri Lanka are struggling in their chase after losing another important wicket.
India had set Sri Lanka a target of **372 runs** after being bowled out for 193 in their second innings. Sri Lanka started Day 5 at 84/4, still needing 288 runs for victory.
## Dhananjaya De Silva Falls for 59
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva fought hard and brought up his half-century, but his innings eventually ended on **59 runs**.
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed De Silva after the batter attempted a paddle sweep and the top edge was taken by the fielder at short fine leg. His dismissal ended an important partnership for Sri Lanka.
## Sri Lanka Still Need 204 Runs
After De Silva's dismissal, Sri Lanka reached **151/5**, with Niroshan Dickwella joining Sonal Dinusha at the crease.
The hosts still require **204 more runs** to reach the target, while India need five more wickets to complete the win.
## India Keep the Pressure On
India's spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar have continued to keep the Sri Lankan batters under pressure.
Earlier, Rishabh Pant produced an attacking 66 in India's second innings, while Devdutt Padikkal scored 44 and KL Rahul contributed 35. Pant also became the first Indian batter and only the fourth player overall to reach 100 sixes in Test cricket.
With the match heading towards its final stages, India remain firmly in control. Sri Lanka will need a major fightback to turn the game around.
**ByteVaani Sports:** The final phase of the Galle Test could deliver a dramatic finish as India push for victory and
 Sri Lanka fight to survive.


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