Padikkal’s 167 Gives India 460/9 Advantage in Galle
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 in India’s first innings on the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, before being stumped by Niroshan Dickwella off Prabath Jayasuriya. India reached 460/9 at stumps after the rain‑truncated session, with the fielding side losing several wickets. Padikkal said the innings was a dream moment after two years of hard work and spoke about his focus on converting holy runs into larger totals. The innings gives India a substantial advantage in the first Test and sets a positive tone for the series. Sri Lanka’s left‑arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya ended with figures of 4/109 in the match.
Why it matters
Padikkal’s large score boosts India’s position in the opening match, widening the run gap and potentially influencing the series outcome. A strong start also raises team confidence and affects the captain’s strategic decisions for the rest of the Test.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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