GALLE, Sri Lanka — IND vs SL 1st Test: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings on Day 3 of the first Test against India at Galle, leaving India with a substantial 178-run first-innings lead. India had earlier posted 462 in 116.4 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
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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.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Padikkal Hits Maiden Ton as India Reach 288/2
Galle, August 15, 2026: Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal produced a commanding unbeaten century on his return to India’s Test XI as the visitors dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first.
Devdutt Padikkal Hits Maiden Test Century in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal marked his return to India’s Test side with a maiden international century as India dominated the rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps.