Rain Delays Start of Play on Day 2 of 1st Test Between Sri Lanka and India
India resumed at 288-2 after monsoon rain washed out the morning session, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131.
- Monsoon rains washed out the morning session on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium on Sunday, with the outfield remaining covered.
- Devdutt Padikkal anchored India to 288-2 on day one after entering the side as a late injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan, hitting his maiden Test century in the process.
- Padikkal finished day one on 131 not out off 178 deliveries with 12 fours and one six, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 27 after adding 52 runs for the third wicket.
- Galle is hosting its 50th Test match, the first Asian ground to achieve this milestone, while the heavy downpour denied India an opportunity to build on their 600th Test.
- There is hope for play to resume with two sessions of approximately 90 minutes each with a 20-minute tea break planned, with 43 overs possible if the rain holds off.
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France24Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test
The heavy downpour in the coastal town denied India an opportunity to build on their good start in the country's 600th Test. The tourists ended the opening day on 288-2 with top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal hitting an unbeaten hundred. Recalled to the side after more than two years as a late injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan, Padikkal made the most of the opportunity. He was batting on 131 not out off 178 deliveries with 12 fours and one s…
Day 2 of India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle delayed by rain - The Tribune
The second day’s play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka was delayed by rain, with the visitors unable to come out to bat due to incessant showers here on Sunday. On Saturday, the opening day of the Test, Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test century as India dominated proceedings, reaching 288/2 at […]
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Rain delays start of play on day 2 of 1st test between Sri Lanka and India
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Monsoon rains delayed the start of play on day two of the first test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday, with the morning session completely washed out.
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