IND vs SL 2nd Test: Sri Lanka's last three pairs produce rare resistance against India, survive 40-plus overs
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What happened
Sri Lanka's last three pairs showed plenty of fight after the team was reduced to 265/8. They stayed at the crease for more than 40 overs before the innings finally ended. It was only the second time Sri Lanka's last three pairs, from the eighth to the 10th wicket, had survived for more than 40 overs against India in a Test innings.
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