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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Pant lights up Chinnaswamy with record-breaking fifty, India leave Sri Lanka with mountain to scale

Rishabh Pant put Sri Lankan attack to the sword with a record-breaking half-century while Shreyas Iyer yet again conjured up a measured fifty to let India grab complete control of the second Test here on Sunday. Pant's 31-ball 50 and Iyer's 67-run knock after useful contribution from top-order batters meant that India set Sri Lanka a mammoth 447-run target after declaring their second innings at 303 for nine. As it happened | ScorecardThe struggling visitors would need no less than a miraculous show to save the match after ending the second day at 28 for one. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne (10) and Kusal Mendis (16) will resume the Sri Lankan chase on Monday morning.

India vs Sri Lanka: Cricket fans enter ground, click selfie with Kohli before being chased away by police

Sri Lanka and one of them managed to click a selfie with Virat Kohli before being whisked away by the security personnel. The incident happened in the sixth over of the Sri Lankan second innings when Kusal Mendis was taking treatment after being hit by a Mohammed Shami delivery. Sensing an opportunity to see their star player from close, three fans managed to breach the fenced area and ran towards the players.

Rishabh Pant Breaks Kapil Dev's Massive Near 40-Year Record In India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter on Sunday when he completed his half-century in 28 deliveries on the second day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. With India having bowled Sri Lanka out for 109 early in the day's play, the hosts extended their 143-run first innings lead with some quick scoring in their second innings. It was Rishabh Pant, batting at No. 5, who took charge of the innings and attacked the visiting bowlers to help consolidate India's control.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Twitter Salutes Jasprit Bumrah As Pacer Takes Five-For On Spin-Friendly Pitch

Playing in just his 29th Test, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday picked his 8th five-for in the longest format of the game. He achieved the feat on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Notably, this was Bumrah's first five-wicket haul on home soil. It was a special day in the office for Bumrah as he dominated the Sri Lankan batters on a pitch which has been assisting spinners.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah Takes Maiden Five-For On Home Soil

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday took his first five-wicket haul on home soil to put India in a commanding position on Day 2 of the ongoing day/night Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bumrah dismissed Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella on 21 to achieve the feat. This was Bumrah's eighth five-for in Tests overall but maiden one in India.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: India Look To Land Knockout Blow On Sri Lanka

IND vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: India will look to roll over Sri Lanka as early as possible in the ongoing first Test when the play resumes on Day 2 at the M Chinaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru. Sri Lanka were 86 for six at stumps on Day 1 and trail India by 166 runs.

Viral Video: What Virat Kohli Did After Bengaluru Crowd Chants AB de Villiers' Name On Day 1 Of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

Virat Kohli is a much-loved figure in Bengaluru thanks to his long-standing association with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli shares a special bond with the city and that was clear to see when he walked out to bat on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy on Saturday. The former India captain received a rousing welcome even as skipper Rohit Sharma walked off the ground after being dismissed. Another video has emerged of Kohli engaging with the Bengaluru crowd after they started chanting the name of former RCB star AB de Villiers during the Sri Lankan innings.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: No regrets on missing ton, I play for the team, says Shreyas Iyer

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, there were 10 Indian batsmen and one Shreyas Iyer. The 27-year-old middle-order batter operated on a different plane. Counterattacking with elan, he blunted the Sri Lankan spin charge. Positive intent was the Mumbaikar’s mantra on the day. That could well make the difference in this day-night second Test, where bowlers called the shots on Saturday. FULL SCORECARDIn the second session, although the Lankans claimed six wickets, they conceded 159 runs and the man who piloted that charge was Iyer with his 98-ball 92. The Lankans paid the price for dropping the batsman, who put up a grand show of will and strokes. While runs flowed from Iyer’s bat, what was impressive was the composure and confidence with which he built his innings.

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Pant lights up Chinnaswamy with record-breaking fifty, India leave Sri Lanka with mountain to scale

India vs Sri Lanka: Cricket fans enter ground, click selfie with Kohli before being chased away by police

Rishabh Pant Breaks Kapil Dev's Massive Near 40-Year Record In India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Twitter Salutes Jasprit Bumrah As Pacer Takes Five-For On Spin-Friendly Pitch

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah Takes Maiden Five-For On Home Soil

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: India Look To Land Knockout Blow On Sri Lanka

Viral Video: What Virat Kohli Did After Bengaluru Crowd Chants AB de Villiers' Name On Day 1 Of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: No regrets on missing ton, I play for the team, says Shreyas Iyer