Colombo: India were eyeing a series-levelling victory in the second cricket Test by reducing Sri Lanka to 72 for two after setting the hosts a daunting victory target of 413, riding on Ajinkya Rahane's sparkling century.

The 27-year-old Rahane (126) notched up his fourth Test century as India declared their second innings at 325 for eight and then snapped up early wickets to leave the islanders in a shaky position at close on an engrossing fourth day.

Ajinkya Rahane in full flow during his 126-run innings vs Sri Lanka in the second Test at the P. Sara Oval Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Pic/AFP