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Devdutt Padikkal scores century for India against Sri Lanka in practice game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal scores century for India against Sri Lanka in practice game
Summary

Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 not out in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. His century comes as Sai Sudharsan is ruled out of the upcoming Test series due to injury, positioning Padikkal as a potential number three batsman. The innings helped India surpass the 300-run mark as Padikkal's performance offers a boost in confidence for the team's batting lineup. The first Test against Sri Lanka begins on August 15.

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  • •Padikkal reached his hundred off 121 balls in Colombo.
  • •Sai Sudharsan is ruled out of the series with a toe injury.
  • •India's first Test against Sri Lanka starts on August 15.
  • •Padikkal's hundred offers a boost to India's batting lineup.
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  • 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal scores century vs Sri Lanka in practice game: Fans relieved as RCB star delivers with bat amid Sai Sudharsan injury
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A brilliant century by RCB star Devdutt Padikkal has relieved fans in the absence of Sai Sudarshan who is out of commission because of an injury.

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