Coverage dated August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026

India seal a 165-run win in Galle as Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket haul sinks Sri Lanka

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GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — India won the first test in Galle by 165 runs on the fifth day just…

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Philadelphia Inquirer
India 6 wickets from win against Sri Lanka in 1st test (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 18, 2026
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India is heading towards a win over Sri Lanka with six more wickets needed after four days of the first test in Galle
WTOP Washington DC
India seal a 165-run win in Galle as Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket haul sinks Sri Lanka (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Aug 19, 2026
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GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — India won the first test in Galle by 165 runs on the fifth day just…
Al Jazeera
Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 19, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.

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