Devdutt Padikkal scores century against Sri Lanka in Colombo Test

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal scores century against Sri Lanka in Colombo Test
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Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century in Test cricket, reaching 100 runs in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He capitalized on two early dropped catches and was batting on 91 before two consecutive boundaries and a single secured his milestone. Padikkal had previously made 167 in the first Test in Galle, contributing to India's victory by 165 runs. Teammates applauded his achievement as he celebrated the century on the first day of the match.

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  • Padikkal reached his century in the second Test in Colombo.
  • He was dropped on 0 and 1 earlier in his innings.
  • Padikkal previously scored 167 in the first Test in Galle.
  • The century is Padikkal's second in Test cricket.
  • India won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 165 runs.
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  • 4:36 PMYahoo SportsDropped on 0 and 1, Devdutt Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay with another century in Colombo
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Devdutt Padikkal, who was batting on 91, needed only a few deliveries to reach three figures. He hit Prabath Jayasuriya for two consecutive boundaries before taking a single to complete his century. The hundred is Padikkal's second century in Test cricket.

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