November 19, 2017 8:10 PM

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Kolkata Test, Day 4: Sri Lanka 294, India 171/1(lead 49) in 2nd innings<br/>

The rain-affected first Cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Kolkata looks well set for a draw, barring a batting collapse by either side in their second innings on the final day tomorrow. India held an overall lead of 49 runs with nine second innings in hand at close of play on the fourth and penultimate day today. The hosts who conceded a first innings lead of 122 runs, were 171 for one with Lokesh Rahul on 73 and Cheteshwar Pujara on Two at the crease. Opener Shikhar Dhawan was out for 94. Earlier, resuming the day at their overnight 165 for four, the visitors were all out for 294, in reply to India&apos;s first innings score of 172 all out. Bhuvneshwar was the pick of India&apos;s bowler with a analysis of 4 for 88. Mohammed Shami, who recovered from a cramp, returned with figures of 4 for 100. The scores so far:- India – 172,171/1 &amp; Sri Lanka – 294.

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