Colombo, Aug. 27 -- As Sri Lanka staged a remarkable fightback to force a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday, Indian skipper Shubman Gill said his side had done everything possible to secure victory, while praising the hosts for their "brilliant" batting effort under pressure.

Sri Lanka staged a remarkable fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test, with Sonal Dinusha anchoring the resistance with a magnificent unbeaten 133.

However, India takes the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 165 runs. India, who had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead, were unable to bowl Sri Lanka out for a second time as the hosts finished on 429/9 in 154 overs.

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