2 weeks ago

Rain Washes Out Morning Session, India Strong at 288/2

Rain Washes Out Morning Session, India Strong at 288/2
Rain washes out opening session, India remain on 288/2 at lunch on day 2 - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

This story is about a cricket match between India and Sri Lanka.

Cricket is a game where two teams take turns to bat and score runs, and a Test match is a long version that can last up to five days.

On Saturday, India was batting and did very well, ending the day with 288 runs while only losing two players.

One Indian player, Devdutt Padikkal, scored 131 runs without getting out, which is called a century and is the best score of his career in this format.

Another player, KL Rahul, had to stop playing because of pain in his arm after scoring 77 runs.

Then the rain arrived in Galle and kept interrupting the game.

On Sunday morning, it rained so heavily that no cricket could be played at all, so the players had an early lunch.

The second session might start at 12:20pm, but only if the weather clears up and the ground dries.

Everyone hopes the rain stops so the match can continue.

Key facts

Match
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test (Galle's 50th Test, India's 600th Test)
Venue
Galle International Stadium, Galle
India's score
288/2 in 73 overs
Devdutt Padikkal
131 not out (maiden Test century, 12 fours, 1 six)
KL Rahul
77 (retired hurt, forearm cramps)
Rishabh Pant
27 not out
Day 2 status
Morning session washed out, early lunch taken
Updates
Second session scheduled 12:20pm local time and IST, posted by BCCI on X

Quotes

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

National cricket governing body of India

“Update from Galle. Start of play on Day 2 has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates.”
thehansindia.com
“"The second session is scheduled to begin at 12.20 PM (Local Time and IST), if weather permits."”
rediff.com telegraphindia.com

Sources

Related news