india vs sri lanka

Devdutt Padikkal emerged as India’s saviour on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, scoring a determined 117 to help the visitors reach 300 for five at stumps in Colombo on Sunday. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva lost the toss, but his pre-match prediction of carry and bounce on the pitch proved accurate. Pacers Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando exploited the conditions early, reducing India to two wickets down by lunch.

Padikkal navigated demanding circumstances after surviving being dropped on zero and one. He reached his fifty from 90 balls and later secured his second Test century by driving Prabath Jayasuriya for four. India suffered several setbacks during the innings, including Yashasvi Jaiswal falling for 45 and Shubman Gill dismissed for 50 after a 120-run third-wicket partnership. Additionally, Rishabh Pant retired hurt on three after being struck on the forearm by Lahiru Kumara.

Padikkal shared a 74-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja before Padikkal was eventually bowled by Keshara Nuwantha, and Jadeja was later dismissed by Asitha Fernando, who was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka with three wickets. Google Trending Now shows increased search interest in india vs sri lanka.