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Jaiswal's Leap: India Dominates Sri Lanka Test
24 Aug
Summary
- Yashasvi Jaiswal made a spectacular diving catch.
- India posted a first-innings total of 503/9 declared.
- Centuries from Padikkal and Jurel led India's strong batting.
On Day 2 of the second Test, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal secured a brilliant diving catch at third slip, contributing to Sri Lanka's early dismissal of opener Lahiru Udara for a mere one run. This occurred after India had declared their first innings at a commanding 503/9 after 138 overs.
India's substantial total was built on stellar batting performances. Devdutt Padikkal scored 117, his second consecutive century, while Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 115, marking his second Test hundred. Contributions also came from Shubman Gill with a fifty and Rishabh Pant with 63 runs. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler, taking 4 wickets for 106 runs.
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