India needed only 153 runs on the 4 ^th Day with 9 wickets left to claim the 1 ^st Test but their inability to face quality spin cost them the match.

Ajinkya Rahane (36) was the top-scorer for India in the 4 ^th innings which was dominated by Herath (7/48) and Tharindu Kaushal (3/47).

Team India must do some serious introspection as it was their game to lose from the first session. Now they are going to Colombo 1-0 down in Kumar Sangakkara’s farewell Test.

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