India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4: India regained control of the Colombo Test despite fighting half-centuries from Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis, with Sri Lanka reaching 229 for 6 after being forced to follow on.
टैग: Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel’s Century and Late Wickets Put Sri Lanka on the Back Foot
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 after Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered the visitors to 503 for 9 declared. Sri Lanka’s reply then suffered an immediate setback, with Lahiru Udara and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed as the hosts ended the rain-affected day at 8 for 2.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel’s 115 Powers India to 503/9 as Sri Lanka Slip 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.
Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya Fight Back as India Reach 460/9 in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya shared seven wickets between them, but India remained firmly in control after reaching 460 for 9 on day two of the first Test at Galle on August 16, 2026. Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight 131 into 167, while Dhruv Jurel added 51 as India pushed towards a formidable first-innings total on another rain-interrupted day.
Devdutt Padikkal Hits 167 as India Take Control in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal turned his maiden Test century for India into a commanding 167 on a rain-affected second day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, helping India reach 460 for 9. Padikkal’s approach was built around attacking spin, maintaining focus after reaching three figures and continuing to push the scoring rate as India looked to make the most of limited playing time.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India 460/9
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 after a rain-disrupted day at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 16. Devdutt Padikkal’s outstanding 167 and Dhruv Jurel’s determined 51 helped India build a huge first-innings total, while Sri Lanka fought back through debutant Keshara Nuwantha and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.