Padikkal and Jurel Lead India to 460/9 in First Test
· Sports · India Today, Times of India, Indian Express
India reached a dominant position of 460/9 at stumps on the second day of the opening Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a brisk 51 off 68 balls to help the team past 450. The day's play was delayed by five hours due to rain and a wet outfield, allowing Sri Lankan spinners to regain composure and take key wickets. Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 39 after an aggressive shot against off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha. Prabath Jayasuriya led the Sri Lankan bowling attack with 4 wickets for 109 runs.
Why it matters
India's strong first-innings total puts the team in a commanding position to dictate the remainder of the Test match in Galle.
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