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.
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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.
KL Rahul Backed to Shine in Sri Lanka Test Series
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed KL Rahul to play a key role in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, pointing to the wicketkeeper-batter’s experience and his ability to help younger players understand the conditions in Galle.