Third India-Sri Lanka Test headed towards thrilling finish

Jolted by three quick wickets, India were left with the tricky task of scoring 204 runs for victory on a fifth day track after allowing Sri Lanka to stage a remarkable recovery in the third and final Test which seemed headed for a nail-biting finish today. Chasing 257 for a win, the Indians were tottering at 53 for three at close on a thrilling fourth day's play.

Image: India's Sachin Tendulkar stretches during the fourth day's play of the third and final test cricket match against Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Aug. 6, 2010.

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