Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Padikkal Century Puts India In Control Against Sri Lanka
India played Sri Lanka in the first day of the second and final Test in Colombo.
India won the toss and decided to bat first.
India lost some early wickets, including KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Devdutt Padikkal then played a very important innings and scored 117 runs.
It was his second century in two Tests.
Padikkal and Shubman Gill added 120 runs, and Gill scored 50.
Rishabh Pant had to leave after the ball hurt his arm.
India ended the day on 300 runs for five wickets, but Sri Lanka still has a chance to take quick wickets on Day 2.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117, his second consecutive Test century, as India reached 300 for five.
Padikkal and Shubman Gill shared a 120-run third-wicket partnership after India lost early wickets.
Gill scored 50 and reached 3,000 Test runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 45 and Ravindra Jadeja 43.
Rishabh Pant retired hurt on three after Lahiru Kumara struck his left forearm or wrist.
Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando took three wickets, while unbeaten Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain resumed on seven and four.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka; Devdutt Padikkal led India’s scoring with 117.
- What
- India finished Day 1 of the second Test at 300 for five after choosing to bat.
- When
- Sunday, August 23, 2026; Day 2 began on Monday, August 24.
- Where
- The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Padikkal’s century and partnerships helped India recover from early wickets and build a strong first-innings platform.
India’s Position
Sri Lanka’s Position
Match position
India’s Position
India’s 300 for five, with wickets in hand, gives the visitors a strong opportunity to build a large first-innings total.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka took five wickets, including two late dismissals, and can still expose India’s lower order early on Day 2.
Batting advantage
India’s Position
Padikkal’s 117 and the 120-run partnership with Gill enabled India to recover from the early loss of wickets.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka’s bowlers created early chances and struck late, limiting India to 300 despite Padikkal’s century.
Bowling conditions
India’s Position
India’s batters negotiated seam movement, bounce, turn, heat and humidity to establish control.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lankan reports described assistance for pacers and spinners, and Fernando’s three-wicket haul kept the hosts in contention.
- India’s score
- 300 for five after 85 overs at stumps
- Top scorer
- Devdutt Padikkal scored 117
- Padikkal’s milestone
- Second consecutive Test century
- Key partnership
- Padikkal and Shubman Gill added 120 runs for the third wicket
- Other scores
- Shubman Gill 50, Yashasvi Jaiswal 45, and Ravindra Jadeja 43
- Sri Lanka’s leading bowler
- Asitha Fernando took three wickets for 46 runs
- Injuries
- Rishabh Pant retired hurt on three after a blow to his left forearm or wrist; Jadeja was also reported to have forearm swelling
- Reported discrepancy
- Sources listed Padikkal’s innings as lasting either 168 or 193 balls; one source listed Jaiswal’s score as 43 rather than 45
Sources
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