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.
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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.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Padikkal’s 117 Headlines India’s 300/5 in Colombo
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Devdutt Padikkal produced a superb 117 to lead India to 300/5 at stumps on the opening day of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test in Colombo, while Asitha Fernando claimed three wickets for Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2026: Full Preview, Streaming, Teams and Head-to-Head
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the second and final Test of their 2026 series from August 23 to 27 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. India lead the series 1-0 after a comprehensive 165-run victory in Galle and will now look to seal a series win while strengthening their position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign.
KL Rahul Reveals Why Galle Produced a “Great Test Match”
GALLE, Sri Lanka — KL Rahul praised the Galle surface after India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test on Wednesday, saying the wicket maintained a strong balance between bat and ball across all five days. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket match haul proving decisive.
Devdutt Padikkal Explains Galle Test Pitch
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal said the slow nature of the Galle surface helped left-handed batters negotiate Sri Lanka’s left-arm spin more effectively after India secured a 165-run win in the opening Test on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Padikkal marked the victory with his maiden Test century, scoring 167 in India’s first innings and adding 44 in the second.