Devdutt Padikkal scores historic Test century against Sri Lanka
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Last updated Aug 16, 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.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal responds to no.3 debate with maiden century in Galle
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal joins Virat Kohli in elite club after historic Independence Day ton vs Sri Lanka
"Devdutt Padikkal celebrated Independence Day with flair, recording his inaugural Test century following an extensive period off the field due to injury. His remarkable unbeaten score of 131 propelled India to a promising 288-2 on the opening day. The standout moment was the 150-run collaboration with KL Rahul for the second wicket, leaving Rishabh Pant not out on 27 as the day concluded.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 7:56 AMDevdutt Padikkal responds to no.3 debate with maiden century in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal celebrated Independence Day with flair, recording his inaugural Test century following an extensive period off the field due to injury. His remarkable unbeaten score of 131 propelled India to a promising 288-2 on the opening day. The standout moment was the 150-run collaboration with KL Rahul for the second wicket, leaving Rishabh Pant not out on 27 as the day concluded.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:28 PMDevdutt 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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