Devdutt Padikkal scores century as India reaches 300-5 against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 runs as India finished the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 300-5. Padikkal's innings included partnerships of 120 runs with Shubman Gill and 74 runs with Ravindra Jadeja. The match is being played after India won the first Test by 165 runs, and they look to secure the series in this outing. Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit while batting, adding to India's challenges during the day's play.
- •Padikkal's century is his second in Test cricket.
- •Shubman Gill contributed 50 runs before being dismissed.
- •Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the forearm.
- •Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando took three wickets.
- •India handed a debut to spin-bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — 'Pleasing to the eye': Ex-India cricketer calls Devdutt Padikkal 'boost' for No. 3 spot after another Test ton
"Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 to register his second Test century and help India reach 300-5 against Sri Lanka on the opening day. Irfan Pathan praised the batter, calling him a boost for India's No. 3 spot. Padikkal shared key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing his strong form after an impressive first Test.
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