Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Rain Washes Out Morning Session, India Strong at 288/2
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.
Heavy rain washed out the entire morning session on Day 2 of the first Test, with not a single ball bowled and early lunch taken.
India remained on their overnight score of 288 for 2 in 73 overs in their landmark 600th Test match.
Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test century, an unbeaten 131 off 178 balls with 12 fours and a six.
KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 due to forearm cramps, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 and Shubman Gill was dismissed for 16.
The second session is tentatively scheduled to begin at 12:20pm local time and IST, if weather permits and the outfield clears, in Galle's 50th Test.
- Who
- India, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, playing against Sri Lanka.
- What
- Rain washed out the entire first session of Day 2 of the first Test, with India remaining on 288/2.
- When
- Sunday, the second day of the Test, after Padikkal's century on Saturday.
- Where
- Galle International Stadium in Galle.
- Why
- Persistent heavy rain from the early morning left the ground under covers and the outfield unplayable.
- 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
Sources
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Rain washes out morning session on Day 2
1st Test: Heavy rain forces early lunch on Day 2 in Galle
Rain washes out opening session, India remain on 288/2 at lunch on day 2 - Telegraph India
