Colombo, July 29 (IANS) India made 669 for nine in the first innings, in reply to Sri Lanka’s 642 for four declared, and took a 27-run lead at the end of the fourth day’s play in the second cricket Test here Thursday.

Ishant Sharma was batting on 10 and Pragyan Ojha was yet to open his account at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here.