India, Aug. 19 -- India stand on the verge of a dominant victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Heading into Day 5, on Wednesday, the visitors need just six wickets to wrap up the match, while the hosts face a monumental task, requiring another 288 runs to chase down a daunting target of 372. However, with unpredictable coastal skies hovering over Galle, the weather might ultimately have the final say.

India have dictated the terms of this Test match. After setting a massive target, fuelled by Rishabh Pant's 66 off 53 balls and Devdutt Padikkal's 44, the Indian bowling attack systematically dismantled the Sri Lankan top order. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka was left reeling at 84 for 4. Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and pac...