GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka were left needing 288 more runs to win the first Test against India after reaching 84 for 4 at stumps on Day 4 at the Galle International Stadium. Chasing 372, Sri Lanka lost four wickets but Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha kept the hosts alive with an unbeaten 37-run partnership.
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Australia Drop Jake Weatherald After Bangladesh Test Shock
MACKAY, Australia — Australia have made a swift change to their Test batting order after their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, dropping Jake Weatherald and calling up Matthew Renshaw for the upcoming Mackay Test.
Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja Spin India to 178-Run Lead in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India seized a commanding position on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja combined for seven wickets to bowl the hosts out for 284. Sri Lanka’s first innings ended 178 runs behind India’s 462, despite a maiden Test century from Sonal Dinusha.
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.