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Devdutt Padikkal scores century as India reaches 300 for five against Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal scores century as India reaches 300 for five against Sri Lanka

Summary

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second consecutive century, helping India to 300 for five on the first day of the second Test at Sinhalese Sports Club. Padikkal made 117 runs after Rishabh Pant left the field with a forearm injury. Yashasvi Jaiswal added 45 runs and Shubman Gill contributed 50. The match saw early tension when Jaiswal exchanged words with bowler Asitha Fernando after his dismissal. India seeks to consolidate their position after a solid start as they look to capitalize on Sri Lanka's bowling difficulties.

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•India is at 300 for five after Day 1 in the second Test.
•Padikkal scored 117, his second consecutive century.
•Pant retired hurt after being struck on the forearm.
•Jaiswal and Gill provided crucial support with 45 and 50 runs, respectively.
•Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando took three wickets on the first day.

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Devdutt Padikkal continued his impressive run, hitting his second consecutive century, leading India to a total of 300 for five. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 45 runs but was involved in a heated exchange with the bowler after his dismissal. Captain Shubman Gill made a half-century but missed the chance for a bigger score. Rishabh Pant left the field due to a forearm injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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