New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- India are in a commanding position in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with the match heading into the fifth and final day on Thursday. Play was called off early on Wednesday due to rain, with Sri Lanka struggling at 229/6 in their second innings after being asked to follow on. The hosts currently lead by just 16 runs.

India won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision that paid off as centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel powered them to 503/9 before they declared.

Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt on three on the opening day after sustaining a wrist injury, returned to the crease on Day 2 and scored a crucial 63 off 89 balls.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 in their first innings, with S...