India 300-5 After Padikkal's Second Hundred of the Test Series
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 and shared a 120-run stand with Shubman Gill as India built a strong first-day total, officials said.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, India finished the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo with five wickets down, anchored by Devdutt Padikkal's 117.
- Captain Shubman Gill elected to bat as India chased a series sweep, though Sri Lanka missed two early chances to dismiss Padikkal before debutant spin-bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain took his place in the starting eleven.
- Padikkal added 120 runs for the third wicket with Gill, who scored a measured 50. Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando took 3-46, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja to keep the hosts in the contest.
- Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck by a Lahiru Kumara delivery. At stumps, Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain remained unbeaten after 85 of the scheduled 90 overs were bowled.
- India currently holds an unassailable lead in the two-match series following a 165-run victory in Galle. Sri Lanka looks to draw level in this final match, which offers valuable World Test Championship points.
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