India 281-7 (80 ovs) & 172 vs SL 294 | Scorecard

Herath comes back into the attack for the first time on Day 5. He suffered at the hands of Dhawan on Day 4 and hence bowled just three overs out of Sri Lanka's 74 overs so far.

Kohli picks a single to long-off before Wriddhiman Saha watchfully defends the rest of the over.

Kohli picks another run in the next over by Shanaka as Saha defends again.

India looking to play out the next hour or so and inch themselves closer to a draw.

Shanaka bags another wicket as he gets Saha caught in the covers after he throws at a wide full delivery. The fielder does well to take a low catch but the umpire refers it upstairs to check the front foot.

Saha walks back for five as India slip to 281 for six, with an overall lead of 159 runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar nearly edges one as Shanaka beats him with one that moves away.