India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Rishabh Pant led India to extend the lead. cricket news

2nd Test, Day 2 Live: Virat Kohli plays a shot in Bengaluru.© BCCI

IND vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live UpdatesIndia are leading by over 300 runs in the second innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Praveen Jayavikrama struck twice in quick succession to remove Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli respectively. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are currently batting for India and are forming a strong partnership. Jayavikrama took two wickets for Sri Lanka while Lasith Embuldeniya and Dhananjay de Silva also took one wicket each. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul helped India bundle out Sri Lanka for 109 on the second day and take a 143-run lead. Angelo Mathews top-scored for the visitors with a knock of 43 runs, in a performance where the other batsmen in the team failed. The five-wicket haul was also Bumrah’s first in India. During this, R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami took two wickets each. Earlier, India were bowled out for 252, with Shreyas Iyer missing out on a century. The batsman scored 92 runs in 98 balls, which also included 10 fours and four sixes. Meanwhile, Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayavikrama took three wickets each for the visiting bowling department. Dhananjay de Silva got two and Suranga Lakmal got out. (live scorecard)

Here are the live updates of the 2nd Test (D/N) between India and Sri Lanka on Day 2, straight from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

  • 17:52 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    Poor delivery from Lakmal, Pant hits a four between cover and mid off!

  • 17:45 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: One Run | India: 165/4, lead by 308 runs

    A fine delivery by de Silva, Iyer pulls it to long leg for a single.

    India: 165/4, lead by 308 runs.

  • 17:42 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A short and wide delivery by de Silva, outside off. Pant hits a four through cover point!

  • 17:42 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A short delivery from Jayavikrama and Pant pulls it off deep square leg for a boundary!

  • 17:36 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: OUT!

    Big wicket for Sri Lanka as soon as Virat Kohli is dismissed. It didn’t bounce as high as Kohli expected. Kohli tries to back off and drives it but it takes a sharp turn and hits Kohli between leg and middle-stump.

    Virat Kohli lbw b Jayavikrama 13 (16)

  • 17:26 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Six! India lead by 282 runs!

    Down the track by De Silva and Pant hammers it for the max on the long-off fielder!

    India: 139/3, lead by 282 runs.

  • 17:25 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    De Silva’s arm ball on the stumps. Pant hits a boundary in front of the stumps in front of the third man boundary!

  • 17:18 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: OUT! Praveen Jayavikrama removed Hanuma Vihari!

    A complete delivery by Jayavikrama, approx. Vihari tries to sweep but misses. The ball hit the off stump.

    H Vihari b P Jayavikrama 35 (79)

    In the walk, Rishabh Pant.

  • 17:13 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    Down the track by de Silva, and Kohli hits it over the bowler’s head for a one-off bounce four!

  • 17:07 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: OUT! Rohit Sharma out!

    Good delivery from de Silva and it hits it under Rohit’s bat. Goes to long-on for the catch!

    R Sharmac A Mathews b De Silva 46 (79)

    Virat Kohli in the walk.

  • 17:04 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Run, LBW Appeal!

    A full delivery on the stumps by Jayavikrama. Vihari moves to defend it but hits it on the pads from inside. No race. Sri Lanka appeals for lbw but is not out.

  • 16:45 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Runs

    A full length distribution by Embuldenia, outside. Vihari leaves it alone. No race.

    India: 87/1, lead by 230 runs.

  • 16:43 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    Full toss on middle and leg by Embuldeniya. Vihari hits a boundary through midwicket!

  • 16:39 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Runs

    A full length distribution by Embuldenia, almost closed. Vihari defends it on the back foot towards the slips. No race.

  • 16:36 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A complete delivery, flown by Embuldenia, almost stopped. Vihari punches it to the left of mid-off for a boundary!

  • 16:33 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Runs

    A long delivery by Embuldenia, almost off. Vihari lets it go.

  • 16:23 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A slow, short delivery by Embuldeniya, almost off. Vihari waits for it and pulls it over midwicket for a boundary! Four!

  • 16:23 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Post-tea session resumes!

    Hanuma Vihari and Rohit Sharma will bat again. Lasith Embuldeniya will bowl for Sri Lanka.

  • 15:59 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Runs | India: 59/1, leading by 202 runs

    Embuldeniya throws it and its bottom. Vihari leaves.

    India: 59/1, leading by 202 runs.

  • 15:51 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live cricket updates: Two runs

    Embuldeniya tosses it and Rohit hits it for a boundary across midwicket!

  • 15:48 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four! what a shot!

    Poor delivery from Fernando and Vihari pushes it through extra cover, for a boundary, with much enthusiasm!

  • 15:44 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A half-tracker from Embuldeniya and Rohit goes to back it through midwicket for a smashing four!

  • 15:42 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: One-off for Hanuma Vihari!

    A length delivery from Fernando, round the wicket. Vihari is stuck at the crease and it hits his knee roll. Sri Lanka comes in as the retain and ball-tracking umpire’s call. As Menon delivers not out, Vihari holds on!

  • 15:35 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: OUT!!! Mayank Agarwal out!

    Good deliveries from Ambuldeniya and Mayank get the lead. De Silva caught it in the street.

    M Agarwal c D de Silva b L Embuldeniya 22 (34)

    In the walk, Hanuma Vihari.

  • 15:28 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: One Run

    Fernando sends his delivery into the pads and Mayank looks to deep midwicket for a single.

  • 15:26 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Dropped!

    A fine delivery by Embuldeniya, Rohit makes it to the left side of the slips. Thirimanne takes a one-handed dive but misses.

    India: 35/0, lead by 178 runs.

  • 15:22 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four! Rohit Sharma reverse sweep!

    Embuldeniya tosses it on the off-stump. Rohit reverse sweeps it behind the square on the off-side for a four!

  • 15:21 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    A poor delivery by Fernando on the middle. Mayank hits a four through the street!

  • 15:18 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    Leg stump half volley from Fernando and Mayank hits a boundary on the fine leg boundary!

  • 15:14 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Two runs, India: 23/0, lead by 166 runs

    A full delivery by Lakmal and Rohit sends it through the mid-wicket area and Fernando stops it. two runs.

    India lead by 166 runs.

  • 15:13 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: P Jayavikrama is in pain and is being taken off the field!

    Jayavikrama walks off the field after slipping to stop two deliveries early. He appears to be in pain and has been removed by the Sri Lankan physio.

    On the field for him is Chamika Karunaratne.

  • 15:07 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live cricket updates: Two runs

    A complete distribution by Embuldeniya, almost discontinued. Rohit paddles right for the double!

  • 15:04 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four! Rohit Sharma is playing with Lasith Embuldeniya!

    A short delivery by Embuldenia, outside. Rohit cuts it off point for a boundary!

  • 15:03 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four! Thick outer edge!

    A long delivery by Lakmal, outside off. Mayank tries to defend but hits second slip and a boundary in the middle of the street!

  • 14:59 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: One Run

    A perfect delivery by Lakmal, wide outside. Rohit drives it behind the stumps to short fine leg and takes a single.

  • 14:54 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Four!

    Embuldenia tosses it, and its whole. Mayank clears his front leg for a four through covers!

  • 14:48 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: One Run

    Embuldeniya tosses it over the stumps. Rohit crosses extra cover for a single. India off the mark!

  • 14:41 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: No Runs

    A long delivery by Lakmal in the channel. Mayank leaves it alone. It was near the off stump.

  • 14:40 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: Action resumes!

    Mayank Agarwal and Rohit Sharma will open India’s second innings. Suranga Lakmal will bowl for Sri Lanka.

    India led by 143 runs.

  • 14:30 (IST)

    India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Updates: OUT! Sri Lanka bowled out!

    A short carrom delivery by Ashwin, approx. Fernando is beaten and is at a distance. Pant removes the bails.

    V Fernando st R Pant b R Ashwin 8 (7)

    Sri Lanka: 109, trail by 143 runs

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