Chandimal fifty keeps Sri Lanka's slim win hopes alive on day five

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Sri Lanka continued their second innings on the fifth morning of the Test match against West Indies, scoring at a brisk rate of 5.79 runs per over. Dinesh Chandimal reached a half-century, providing the visitors with a fighting chance of an unlikely victory. By the lunch break, Sri Lanka had extended their lead over West Indies to 281 runs. Despite the deficit appearing challenging, Sri Lanka are still harbouring hopes of setting a target that could put pressure on the hosts.

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