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India Battles Early Sri Lankan Bowling Pressure
23 Aug
Summary
- India reached 88 for two at lunch on day one.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45 runs and KL Rahul 18.
- Sri Lanka took two crucial wickets before the break.

On the opening day of the second Test in Colombo, India found themselves under early pressure from Sri Lanka's bowlers. The visitors were reduced to 88 for two by lunch.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 after a promising start, while KL Rahul contributed 18 runs. Both wickets were taken by the Sri Lankan pace attack.
At the lunch break, Devdutt Padikkal and captain Shubman Gill were at the crease, looking to rebuild the innings after the early setbacks. The match is currently underway.