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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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.
Ind vs SL: Manav Suthar’s Ten-Wicket Haul Seals India’s 165-Run Win in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India secured a convincing 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle on August 19, 2026, with left-arm spinner Manav Suthar delivering the decisive performance on the final day. Chasing 372 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs after Sonal Dinusha and Dhananjaya de Silva had mounted a determined resistance.
‘Take Me to the IPL’: Niroshan Dickwella’s Banter With Jaiswal Ends in Wicket
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Niroshan Dickwella’s lively exchange with Yashasvi Jaiswal added an entertaining subplot to the final stages of Sri Lanka’s first Test against India, but the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna only moments after the conversation. India eventually completed a 165-run victory after bowling Sri Lanka out for 206 while chasing 372.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Manav Suthar Makes History as India Beat Sri Lanka in Galle
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Manav Suthar produced a historic 10-wicket performance as India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle on August 19, 2026, becoming the Indian bowler with the best match figures in Sri Lanka. Suthar returned figures of 4 for 76 in the first innings and 6 for 55 in the second to finish with 10 for 131, surpassing the previous best 10-wicket figures in Sri Lanka recorded by Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Rishabh Pant’s Counterattack Gives India Control
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India moved within six wickets of victory in the IND vs SL 1st Test after Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 66 helped set Sri Lanka a daunting target before India’s bowlers reduced the hosts to 84 for 4 at the end of Day 4.