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Rain Halts India-Sri Lanka Test; Padikkal Shines
17 Aug
Summary
- Rain delayed day two of the India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle.
- Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century (131) for India.
- India resumed at a strong position of 288/2 on day one.
Play on day two of the India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle was significantly delayed due to persistent rain. Action is now slated to begin at 2:35 pm local time, following a washout of the morning session and a further hold-up. Ground staff worked to prepare the pitch after sunshine finally broke through.
India ended day one in a dominant position, reaching 288/2 in 73 overs. Left-hander Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with an unbeaten 131, supported by KL Rahul's 77 before he retired hurt. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 32, while captain Shubman Gill made 16. Rishabh Pant was not out on 27.
Sri Lanka faces an uphill task to contain India's strong total, especially with the second new ball due soon. This Test match holds significance as it is India's landmark 600th and Galle's 50th Test.
