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India 300-5 after Padikkal’s 2nd ton of series

By Sohail Khan 23 August 2026, 5:59 pm

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India 300-5 after Padikkal's second hundred of the Test series

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Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India reached 300 for five. Sri Lanka missed two early chances which could have altered the match's direction. Captain Shubman Gill also contributed a calm half-century before his dismissal. Asitha Fernando took three wickets, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. Ravindra Jadeja made 43 before being bowled in the final over of the day.

Galle [Sri Lanka], Aug 15: India's Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Shubman Gi... — India's Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Shubman Gill in action

COLOMBO: Devdutt Padikkal continued his red-hot form with his second century of the series as India reached 300-5 on the opening day of the second ‌and final ⁠test against ⁠Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Padikkal, who had struck a hundred in Galle, produced another composed and elegant innings of 117. However, Sri Lanka will rue two early missed chances that could have changed the complexion of the day.

The left-hander was dropped at point by Sonal Dinusha off spinner Prabath Jayasuriya before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva spilled another opportunity at slip two overs later.

Dhruv Jurel ⁠was batting ‌on seven with debutant Saransh Jain on four at stumps.

India captain Shubman Gill, having elected to bat as his side chase ⁠a 2-0 series sweep and valuable World Test Championship points, also contributed a calm half-century.

KL Rahul made 18 before he slashed at a Lahiru Kumara delivery and was caught behind. Sri Lanka struck again when Asitha Fernando (3-46) bowled Yashasvi Jaiswal for 45.

The bowler and the batter briefly engaged in an eye-to-eye confrontation and had to be separated.

Gill had arrived under scrutiny after scoring only 24 runs in the first test, ‌but responded with a measured 50. Fernando removed Gill, who edged to Niroshan Dickwella. The wicketkeeper initially spilled the chance but recovered quickly to complete the catch ⁠at the second attempt.

Padikkal's innings, featuring 12 boundaries, finally ended when Keshara Nuwantha beat his tentative push and knocked back the off stump. By then, however, the opener had laid a solid platform for India.

Ravindra Jadeja made 43 before Fernando bowled him after the batter shouldered arms to an incoming delivery in the final over of the day.

India's stumper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt on three after being struck on the forearm by a short ball from Kumara.

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