Hosts Sri Lanka were holding on for dear life at close on day four of the second cricket test against India in Colombo.
At stumps the Sri Lnakns, following on were 229 for 6, a lead of just 16 runs and on the verge of certain defeat.
Pasindu Sooriya-bandara slammed 92, Kamindu Mendis 55 and Kamil Mishara 32.
Sri Lanka resumed day three on 265 for 8 in their first innings and were eventually dismissed for 290 of which Sonal Dinusha made 103
They were forced to follow on 213 runs behind.
India lead the three match series 1-nil.
