Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Rain clears, second day play resumes at Galle after delay
India and Sri Lanka are playing a cricket match called a Test match.
This is a very special game because it is India's 600th Test and the 50th Test at this stadium.
It kept raining, so the players could not play in the morning.
Finally the sun came out and the game started in the afternoon.
India did very well on the first day and scored lots of runs.
A player named Devdutt Padikkal made 131 runs without getting out, which is a century.
His teammate KL Rahul made 77 runs but had to stop because his arm hurt.
India is in a strong position, but Sri Lanka is hoping to take some quick wickets.
They will try to catch up and stop India from scoring too many more runs.
Day two of the first India-Sri Lanka Test will begin at 2:35pm at Galle International Stadium after persistent rain finally relented.
The entire morning session was washed out, and officials now target 43 overs on day two with tea at 4pm and a possible 30-minute extension.
Devdutt Padikkal struck an unbeaten 131 off 178 balls, ending India's 20-Test wait for a century from the number three position.
India ended day one on a commanding 288/2 in their landmark 600th Test, with vice-captain KL Rahul retiring hurt on 77 due to forearm cramps.
Sri Lanka struggled to maintain pressure despite sharp turn for spinners and faces an uphill battle with the second new ball just seven overs away.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka cricket teams, highlighted by Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 131
- What
- Day two of the first Test resumed at 2:35pm after rain delays, with India leading 288/2
- When
- Sunday, following a rain-hit opening day on Saturday
- Where
- Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka
- Why
- Relentless rain washed out the morning session and delayed the afternoon, while India aims to extend its control before the second new ball.
- Match
- 1st Test, India vs Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Galle International Stadium (50th Test at the venue)
- Day two start time
- 2:35pm local time after rain delays
- Overs targeted on day two
- 43 overs
- Day one score
- India 288/2 in 73 overs
- Top scorer
- Devdutt Padikkal 131* off 178 balls
- Milestones
- India's 600th Test; Galle's 50th Test
- Second new ball
- Seven overs away when play resumes