Devdutt Padikkal scores historic Test century against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 runs on August 15 during the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. His century marks him as only the second Indian, after Virat Kohli, to achieve an international century on Independence Day. Padikkal's performance helped India reach 288/2 at the end of Day 1, and it ended a long wait for a Test century from the No. 3 batting position, previously held by Shubman Gill in September 2024. This innings reinforces Padikkal's place in the batting order following an injury to Sai Sudharsan and showcases his ability against Sri Lanka's spin attack.
- •Padikkal scored 131 not out on Day 1 against Sri Lanka.
- •He is the first Indian to score a Test century on August 15.
- •India ended Day 1 at 288/2 after 73 overs.
- •Padikkal takes the No. 3 position due to Sudharsan's injury.
- •India had not seen a Test century from No. 3 since September 2024.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal joins Virat Kohli in elite club after historic Independence Day ton vs Sri Lanka
"On Independence Day, Devdutt Padikkal made history by becoming the second Indian and the first to score an international Test century on August 15. His remarkable innings had him finishing Day 1 undefeated at 131 runs, solidifying his place at number three in the batting order. This impressive achievement marks the end of India's long wait for a Test century from that position.
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