Here’s The List Of Test Matches That Team India Should Have Won

4. India Vs Sri Lanka, August 2015, Galle

The first test match between India and Sri Lanka was played at Galle International Stadium, Galle from 12^th to 15^th August 2015. In that match, Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and decided to bat first. Ravichandran Ashwin 6 wickets and combined bowling effort by India bowled out the hosts Sri Lanka for just 183 runs.

Big centuries from opener Shikhar Dhawan(134), Virat Kohli (103) and Wriddhiman Saha 60 helped team India post 375 runs in the first innings taking a lead of 192 runs in the first innings. In their second innings, Sri Lanka was reduced to 95 for 5. Then came a counter-attacking knock by Dinesh Chandimal who scored a quickfire 162 off 169 balls, Lahiru Thirimanne 44, Jehan Mubarak 49 helped Sri Lanka to score 367 runs.

Given a target of 176 runs, the Indian batsmen were not able to chase down the modest total and lost the match by 63 runs. Rahane was the top scorer with 36, followed by Shikhar Dhawan with 28. The hearth was a pick of bowlers for Sri Lanka with 7 for 48 and helped hosts, Sri Lanka, to win a stage a remarkable comeback win. After dominating Sri Lanka for most parts of the match, a great knock by Dinesh Chandimal took the game away from India. In the second innings, none of quality Indian batsmen was able to play Herath spin well. The match ended on the 4^th day.