Aug 17, 2026Sports116 words1 min read

Rain Threatens India's Grip on First Test in Galle

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India is playing a cricket match against Sri Lanka. This is the first Test match between them. It is happening in a city called Galle.

The game is now on Day 3. India is doing very well. But rain might stop play. This could change the game.

A player named Suthar has taken two wickets. He gave away only 17 runs. This is a good result for India.

Sri Lanka is not playing well. At lunch time, Sri Lanka had 99 runs. They had also lost 5 wickets.

Losing 5 wickets for 99 runs is bad for a team. India wants to keep control of the match. But the weather may not help them.

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1. Where is the match happening?

2. What was Sri Lanka's score at lunch on Day 3?

3. True or False: Rain might stop the match.

1. Galle 2. 99-5 3. True

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India is playing a _____ match against Sri Lanka. This is the first _____ match between them. It is happening in a city called Galle.

The game is now on Day 3. India is doing very well. But _____ might stop play. This could change the game.

A player named Suthar has taken two _____. He gave away only 17 runs. This is a good result for India.

Sri Lanka is not playing well. At _____ time, Sri Lanka had 99 _____. They had also lost 5 wickets.

Losing 5 wickets for 99 runs is bad for a team. India wants to keep control of the match. But the _____ may not help them.