Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal Celebrates Breakthrough Test Series Against Sri Lanka
Devdutt Padikkal played very well for India in a Test series against Sri Lanka.
He scored 328 runs in two matches.
He also hit two centuries, which means he scored at least 100 runs twice.
Padikkal said he was happy to show that he could make big scores in Test cricket.
He had practiced carefully for Sri Lanka’s spin bowlers before the series.
He said the hot and humid weather made the matches difficult for the whole team.
India won the series 1-0 because the final match ended in a draw.
Padikkal praised Sri Lanka’s Sonal and Keshara for batting strongly on the last day.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 328 runs at an average of 109.33 in India’s two-match series against Sri Lanka.
The batter made two centuries while replacing the injured B Sai Sudharsan at number three.
Padikkal said the series helped prove his first-class form could translate to Test cricket.
He credited thorough preparation against spin and praised India’s squad for coping with hot, humid conditions.
Sri Lanka’s Sonal and Keshara helped secure a draw in the final match through a determined fifth-day stand.
- Who
- India batter Devdutt Padikkal, India’s Test squad, and Sri Lankan batters Sonal and Keshara.
- What
- Padikkal reflected on his strong performances in India’s 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka.
- When
- Padikkal made the comments on Friday after the two-match series.
- Where
- The series was played in Sri Lanka; Padikkal’s comments were posted from Colombo.
- Why
- Padikkal wanted to prove he could score heavily in Test cricket after building consistency in domestic first-class matches.
- Series result
- India won the two-match series 1-0.
- Padikkal’s runs
- 328 runs.
- Batting average
- 109.33.
- Centuries
- Two.
- Batting position
- Number three.
- Replacement
- He replaced injured B Sai Sudharsan.
- Final match
- Sri Lanka drew the final match after resisting India on day five.