Devdutt Padikkal dismissed for 167 in Test against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs off 230 balls for India in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. His innings was marked by 15 fours and a six, coming after he had achieved his maiden Test century on the first day. The match saw multiple rain interruptions on the second day, delaying play for over four hours. Despite his remarkable performance, India lost Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul shortly after resuming play, with Pant scoring 39 and Rahul 82. The Test is ongoing as the teams contend with weather disruptions.
- •Padikkal's score of 167 is his first Test innings beyond 150 runs.
- •He joins Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara as Indian batters with 150-plus scores against Sri Lanka from No. 3.
- •India lost Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul shortly after play resumed.
- •The match has faced multiple rain delays, affecting the second day's play.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal falls for 167, joins Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara in Sri Lanka record list
"Devdutt Padikkal's remarkable 150-run milestone during a rain-interrupted Test match highlights his growing prowess as a cricketer. He joins the elite ranks of Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara with this achievement from the number three position. The match faced multiple delays due to weather, and despite losing Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul after resumption, Padikkal's performance stands out as a defining moment in his career.
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