India strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after declaring on 503/9, with Dhruv Jurel making an unbeaten 115 before Sri Lanka slipped to 8/2.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India moved into a commanding position in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club after Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century helped them declare at 503/9. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8/2 from three overs by the close, leaving the hosts 495 runs behind.
Key Highlights
- India declared at 503/9 after batting for 138 overs.
- Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 from 177 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.
- Devdutt Padikkal scored 117, while Rishabh Pant made 63 and Shubman Gill contributed 50.
- Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka’s most successful bowler with 4/106.
- Sri Lanka lost Lahiru Udara for 1 and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya for 2.
- Kamil Mishara was unbeaten on 5 when bad light ended play after only three overs.
India’s 503/9 built around Jurel’s century
India resumed the second day’s play on 300/5 and continued to build a sizeable total. Saransh Jain was dismissed early, but Rishabh Pant joined Jurel and the pair added a 100-plus partnership.
Pant, who had retired hurt at 3 on the previous day because of a wrist issue, returned to the crease and reached 50 from 81 balls. He eventually fell for 63, caught at long-off while attempting another attacking stroke.
Jurel then took responsibility for carrying India’s innings through the lower order. He reached his second Test century from 171 balls and finished unbeaten on 115 from 177 deliveries.
Manav Suthar provided support before being dismissed for 18 by Prabath Jayasuriya. Mohammed Siraj then fell for 3, leaving Jurel with Prasidh Krishna as India pushed beyond 500.
Jurel accelerated after reaching three figures, hitting a six before India crossed 500. Prasidh Krishna struck a boundary in the final over and India declared at 503/9 after 138 overs.
India 1st Innings: Full Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | b Asitha Fernando | 45 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 84.90 |
| KL Rahul | c †Dickwella b Lahiru Kumara | 18 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 54.54 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Keshara Nuwantha | 117 | 193 | 12 | 0 | 60.62 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c †Dickwella b Asitha Fernando | 50 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 46.29 |
| Rishabh Pant † | c Udara b Keshara Nuwantha | 63 | 89 | 6 | 2 | 70.78 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | b Asitha Fernando | 43 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 51.80 |
| Dhruv Jurel | not out | 115 | 177 | 9 | 2 | 64.97 |
| Saransh Jain | c Mishara b Asitha Fernando | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Manav Suthar | c †Dickwella b Prabath Jayasuriya | 18 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 35.29 |
| Mohammed Siraj | lbw b Prabath Jayasuriya | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 10.34 |
| Prasidh Krishna | not out | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Extras | b 8, lb 3, nb 3, w 7 | 21 | ||||
| Total | 503/9 declared | 138 overs, RR 3.64 | ||||
Fall of Wickets
- 1-37: KL Rahul, 10.4 overs
- 2-66: Yashasvi Jaiswal, 16.6 overs
- 3-186: Shubman Gill, 51.5 overs
- 3-207*: Rishabh Pant retired not out
- 4-281: Devdutt Padikkal, 76.2 overs
- 5-296: Ravindra Jadeja, 84.1 overs
- 6-307: Saransh Jain, 86.5 overs
- 7-419: Rishabh Pant, 112.1 overs
- 8-458: Manav Suthar, 124.4 overs
- 9-489: Mohammed Siraj, 136.1 overs
Sri Lanka bowling card
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 29 | 5 | 106 | 4 | 3.65 | 121 | 1 | 1 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 20 | 4 | 68 | 1 | 3.40 | 83 | 1 | 0 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 42 | 7 | 132 | 2 | 3.14 | 181 | 4 | 0 |
| Keshara Nuwantha | 38 | 3 | 154 | 2 | 4.05 | 141 | 1 | 2 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.66 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamil Mishara | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Asitha Fernando leads Sri Lanka’s attack
Asitha Fernando finished with four wickets for 106 runs from 29 overs. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Saransh Jain.
Fernando dismissed Jaiswal at 66/2 with a delivery that moved in and took an inside edge. Gill fell at 186/3 after edging a short and wide delivery, while Jadeja was bowled for 43 after misjudging a ball that jagged back.
Keshara Nuwantha claimed two wickets, including the dismissal of Padikkal after his 117 and Pant’s second dismissal for 63. Prabath Jayasuriya also took two wickets, removing Suthar and Siraj.
Sri Lanka lose two wickets in three overs
India’s declaration gave them a short opportunity to attack Sri Lanka before the close. The hosts’ reply lasted only three overs and produced two wickets.
Prasidh Krishna struck in his second over when Lahiru Udara edged a back-of-a-length delivery to Yashasvi Jaiswal at third slip. Jaiswal completed a diving catch, leaving Sri Lanka at 1/1.
Prabath Jayasuriya came in as the nightwatchman but lasted only seven balls. Manav Suthar trapped him lbw for 2, with the review showing the ball clipping leg stump and the on-field decision remaining in place.
Sri Lanka 1st Innings: Full Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara | c Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Kamil Mishara | not out | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | lbw b Manav Suthar | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Extras | None | 0 | ||||
| Total | 8/2 | 3 overs, RR 2.66 | ||||
India bowling card
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy | 0s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Manav Suthar | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Rain and bad light interrupt India’s attack
Weather repeatedly interrupted proceedings. Rain delayed India’s progress after India reached 475/8, while another stoppage followed shortly after Sri Lanka began its reply.
Play eventually resumed at 5:35 PM local time. Sri Lanka then lost both wickets before bad light ended the day’s play at 8/2 after three overs.
Day 2 match flow and milestones
- India resumed at 300/5 after Day 1.
- India reached 350 in 96.4 overs.
- India moved to 400 in 109.2 overs.
- Rishabh Pant completed 50 from 81 balls.
- Dhruv Jurel reached 50 from 97 balls.
- The seventh-wicket partnership passed 100 runs from 145 balls.
- India reached 450 in 121.6 overs.
- Rain interrupted play at 475/8 after 131.2 overs.
- Jurel completed his century from 171 balls.
- India crossed 500 in 137.6 overs and declared at 503/9.
- Sri Lanka lost Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya in its three-over reply.
Dhruv Jurel’s notable numbers
Jurel’s 115 not out was the highest score by an Indian batter at No.7 or lower in the Test innings, according to the supplied match data. The score also placed him among visiting batters with the highest scores from No.7 or lower at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
The supplied data records that Jurel faced 13 balls from 99 to 100, the third-highest such count among Indians in Tests since 2007 where ball-by-ball data is available. Ravichandran Ashwin leads that listed group with 15 balls against West Indies in 2016.
Match details
| Match | 2nd Test, India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Match dates | August 23-27, 2026 |
| Toss | India elected to bat first |
| India | 503/9 declared |
| Sri Lanka | 8/2 after 3 overs |
| India’s lead | 495 runs |
| Close of Day 2 | Sri Lanka 8/2 |
| Scheduled start | 10:00 AM local time |
| Lunch | 12:00-12:40 |
| Tea | 2:40-3:00 PM |
| Scheduled close | 5:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India’s score in the second Test against Sri Lanka?
India declared at 503/9 after 138 overs, with Dhruv Jurel unbeaten on 115.
What is Sri Lanka’s score at the end of Day 2?
Sri Lanka were 8/2 after three overs and trailed India by 495 runs.
Who scored a century for India in Colombo?
Dhruv Jurel scored 115 not out, his second Test century.
Who was India’s top scorer in the first innings?
Dhruv Jurel was India’s highest scorer with 115 not out, followed by Devdutt Padikkal’s 117. Padikkal’s score was higher in absolute runs, making him the top individual scorer of the innings.
Who took the most wickets for Sri Lanka?
Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker with 4/106.
Who took Sri Lanka’s two early wickets?
Prasidh Krishna dismissed Lahiru Udara, while Manav Suthar removed Prabath Jayasuriya.
Position at the close
India ended Day 2 with a 495-run advantage after combining a 503/9 declaration with two late wickets. Sri Lanka will resume its first innings with Kamil Mishara unbeaten on 5.
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