India captain Shubman Gill took a one-handed diving catch at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis on Day 3 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
India posted a first-innings total of 462, led by Devdutt Padikkal’s 167-run knock, while Mohammed Siraj and Manav Suthar claimed early wickets to pressure the hosts.
The visitors need to win seven of their remaining nine matches in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle to secure a spot in the final at The Oval.