The action now moves on to the Premadasa Stadium at Colombo for the third and final Test with the series evenly poised. It's anyone game and everything to look forward to when the action resumes at Colombo. Make sure you join us then for what promises to be an enthralling encounter.  

Virender Sehwag was adjudicated the Man of the Match for his unbeaten 201 in the first innings which was followed up by a quick-fire 50 in the second. He became only the second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to carry his bat throughout the innings when he saw his entire side crumble in the first innings while he stood tall achieving his third double century in the process. The fact that he scores runs at a brisk pace only adds to his reputation which seems to be growing with each passing day.  

India win by 170 runs to level the series. Virender Sehwag's knock of 201* will go down as one of the finest innings scripted considering the rest of the Indian batting order only piled up 128 in the first innings. The bowlers then played their part. Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma showed that India can pick up wickets in succession and keep the pressure on the opposition. Bhajji picked up 10 wickets in the match, overshadowing Mendis' 10 wickets in only his second Test. Gambhir has proved a worthy opener for India and ends the long-awaited Indian openers jinx, forming a destructive pair with Sehwag at the top. Some superb cricket played overall by India which makes the contest all the more better going into the final Test.  

In a match that was always tipped more towards India, the visitors have finally made it 1-1 at Galle. They suffered a humiliating defeat in Colombo but have shown that they cannot be taken lightly. As usual, they lost the first match of the series only to bounce back strongly in the second. They, like Sri Lanka in the first Test, finish off the opposition in four days.  

Muttiah Muralidaran is the last and final batsman for Sri Lanka. He will be India's final barrier between levelling the series. Let's see how long he can accompany Samaraweera at the wicket.  

Ajantha Mendis is the new batsman at the crease. Well he can only delay the inevitable. It's only a matter of time now that India level the series. Kulasekara could not do much with his time at the crease.  

Nuwan Kulasekara is the new batsman at the crease and one just feels that an early Sri Lankan collapse is one the cards. Harbhajan traps Vaas plum leg before. Just the three Sri Lankan tail-enders to go now and Samaraweera.  

Chaminda Vaas is the next batsman in for Sri Lanka. Jayawardene tries to slog a Bhajji delivery out of the park but only ends up giving a skier of a catch to Ganguly at square leg.  

Prasanna Jayawardene is the new man.  

Welcome back after the break. Ishant Sharma will bowl the first over of the final session.  

Sri Lanka are 109 for 4 at Tea. Samaraweera and Dilshan are taking the attack to the Indians here. They have looked composed and have seemed to attack the Indians bowlers as well. Just one wicket in this session means Sri Lanka are showing signs of a counter attack. But this is the last recognised batting pair and one just gets the feeling that a wicket or two here can lead to a collape. All said and done, India still need 6 wickets to pull off a victory. Sri Lanka on the other hand need 198 more runs to win.  

Two slips and a forward short leg in.  

Like Ishant, Harbhajan strikes in his first over as well. Dilshan is the next man from Sri Lanka.  

Anil Kumble has brought himself on.  

Brilliant over so far from Ishant Sharma.  

Zaheer Khan will continue from the other end.  

Welcome back after the break. Ishant Sharma will start the proceedings.  

What an excellent session it has turned out to be for the visitors. Sri Lanka have lost their three key batsmen in a rather truncated session in which just 9 overs were bowled before lunch. Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan bowled a nagging line with the new ball to dismiss Malinda Warnapura, vice captain Kumara Sangakkara and skipper Mahela Jayawardena. Apart from the dropped catch of Vandort, the Indian fielding has been fairly good. Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma has set the platform for Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble for the post lunch and tea session battle. Sri Lanka are under lot of pressure and need to put their best feet forward to save this Test.  

Kumble has introduced himself in the attack. The ball is just 8 overs old but this is the final over before lunch.  

Fielding coach Robin Singh had assured before the start of Galle Test that India's fielding will improve in the second Test. Although it has not been exceptional it hasn't been below par either.  

Thilan Samaraweera is the new man. What a start this is turning out to be for India. Sangakkara, Jayawardena and Malinda Warnapura are back in the hut already.  

Ishant has been sounded by umpire Benson for running on to the danger area.  

Kumar Sangakkara walks in.  

Ishant to bowl from the other end. Waranpura changed his gloves after the fourth ball as he had two right handed gloves. Would you believe this?  

Dravid dropes Vandort in just the second ball.  

India have bowled out for 269 and they have a lead of 306. It's a tricky situation for both sides at the moment and we can expect a riveting fourth inning's contest. Once again the damage was done by the spinners with Mendis picking his first 10-wicket haul in just his second Test match. The Indians won't mind it as they too will be sharpening their knives in anticipation. Sri Lanka need 307 runs to win and although it does not look impossible but it will still be very difficult with the the strip offering some turn and bounce.  

India now lead by 300 runs.  

Zaheer Khan is the last batsman for India coming in at the fall of Ishant Sharma's wicket who was out owing to a run out stealing an unrequired single.  

Ishant Sharma is the new batsman at the crease being promoted up the order ahead of Zaheer Khan. He comes in at the fall of the captain's wicket who was out plum leg before.  

Harbhajan Singh is the new batsman for India as Ganguly throws away his wicket trying to play across the line.  

The Indian captain Anil Kumble comes to the crease in the hope of forging another partnership. Karthik's ambitious ways have led to his departure.  

Indis are 252 for 5 with Ganguly and Karthik battling it out. Ganguly has beaten the referral system twice but should look to score quickly. Karthik on the other hand is showing aggression against the spinners but should be careful not to lose his wicket. One just gets the feeling that India are still in control.  

This was Laxman's fourth dismissal in as many innings against Ajantha Mendis.  

Dinesh Karthik is the new batsman for India. He comes in at the fall of Laxman's wickets as Sri Lanka take the wicket they needed early in the day.  

Welcome to day four of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka. The match is pretty evenly poised at the moment and in all probability a result is assured. The Indians maybe upset with the late dismissals of Tendulkar and Dravid yesterday but they still have Ganguly and Laxman who will be looking to make amends today. All said and done, the first hour of play is going to be extremely crucial for both sides.  

Match called off officialy for the day due to bad light. It was a good day for both teams as India strengthen their second innings lead to 237 and Sri Lanka picking up 4 crucial wickets of Sehwag, Gambhir, Tendulkar and Dravid. We will come back tomorrow on the 4th Day of the Test with ball by ball updates. Till then, its good bye.  

Umpires offer bad light to the Indian batsmen which they accept. Play stopped, 79 runs scored in this session by India, losing 3 wickets, those of Gambhir (74), Tendulkar (31) and Dravid (44). Good comeback by Sri Lanka after India were going strong at one point.  

Mendis comes in to bowl as VVS Laxman walks out to bat  

6th ball of the over, Rahul Dravid wrapped off the pads, huge appeal, umpire turns it down. j'dene goes for a review, he's given out.  

Ganguly comes out to bat  

Vaas comes into the bowling attack.  

India now have a lead of 200 runs.  

  161/2

Sachin Tendulkar is the new batsman in. Gambhir was bowled by a beauty from Mendis who was clueless to see his timber shattered after not attempting a shot.  

That brings up the 50-run partnership between Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir. Both batsmen seem to be handling the spin-twins well and steadily setting up the total for India's cause in the fourth innings.  

It's tea on Day 3 at Galle. The only wicket to fall was of the unbeaten man in the first innings - Virender Sehwag. India lead by 158 runs. Gautam Gambhir is batting on 56 and partnering him is Rahul Dravid on 14.  

Muralidaran is brought back in the attack.  

Mendis is into the attack and Dravid will be wary of this. The mystery spinner has so far dismissed Dravid three times in as many innings.  

Rahul Dravid walks in.  

Sehwag continues his sublime form, knocks another half century.  

Ajantha Mendis is brought in the attack.  

India now lead by 101 runs.  

Murali has seven fielders on leg side and two on the off.  

3rd slip moves out.  

Sehwag moves on to 22 from 16 balls.  

The master spinner now comes around the wicket.  

Sehwag seems to be in the same zone as he was in the first innings.  

Nuwan Kulasekara will share the new ball with Vaas.  

Harbhajan picks six wickets, which also happens to be the best bowling performance by an Indian on the Lankan soil as Sri Lanka are bowled out for 292 giving visitors a slender lead of 37 runs. Jayawardena top scored for Lanka with 86. The game is evenly poised at the moment and a lot depends on the way the Indian middle order performs. We already have seen dual bounce on the pitch and batting last on this track will be extremely difficult. Thus, Sri Lanka needs to ensure that they restrict India to an achievable target. The Indian spinners had a listless opening Test at Colombo but have come back strongly to share nine wickets between them. The fall of last Lankan wicket has also prompted umpires to call for Lunch on Day 3.  

Last man Muralidaran is at the crease. He is an exciting batsman to watch. Expect some fun!  

Kumble strikes twice in the same over to dismiss Jayawardena and Mendis.  

Mendis is the new man  

Zaheer Khan is introduced in the attack.  

Sri Lanka still trail by 72 runs and two quick wickets have pegged Sri Lanka on back.  

Harbhajan takes his 22nd 5-wicket haul. It's been a long wait for him. He was getting the ball to turn and bounce.  

Fifty partnership between Mahela and Prasanna.  

31st Test fifty for Mahela Jayawardena and 6th against India.  

Kumble to start the proceedings on day 3.  

Welcome to day 3 at Galle.  

Stumps on Day 2. India are in drivers seat here at Galle. Harbhajan have put the Lankan tigers on the back foot with some spelindid bowling. He took 4 wickets. Sangakkara and Warnapura added 133 runs for the second wicket. Mahela Jayawardena and Prasanna Jayawardene were troubled by the Turbanator but they held their nerves and made sure that they had no further hiccups. On day 3 India will look to wipe out the wagging Lankan tail and then put on some good runs on board. For all the action do join us for the commentary. Till then have a nice time.  

Prasanna Jayawardene dropped by Gambhir on 2  

Mahela Jayawardena dropped by Gambhir on 43  

Prasanna is the new man in.  

Dilshan is the new man in.  

The final Drinks break of the day is being taken with the hosts on 166 for 3.