Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on August 15, reaching 131 not out on Day 1 against Sri Lanka in Galle. This century marks him as the first Indian to achieve a Test ton on Independence Day, following Virat Kohli, who has an ODI century on the same date. Padikkal’s innings provided stability for India after KL Rahul retired hurt. This notable performance occurs during India's 600th Test match, adding significance to the occasion.
- •Padikkal finishes Day 1 on 131 not out
- •First Indian to score a Test century on August 15
- •Kohli previously scored an ODI century on the same date
- •KL Rahul retired hurt during Padikkal's innings
- •The match is part of India's 600th Test
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal smashes maiden Test century, makes strong case at no. 3 in Galle
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal maiden Test century vs Sri Lanka: Indian batters who have scored 100 on August 15 listed
"In a stellar performance, Devdutt Padikkal notched his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the second Indian left-hander this century to achieve this feat at the number three position. His remarkable innings provided India with the much-needed stability they've been seeking in that spot. Padikkal's stellar form from the Ranji Trophy carried over to the international stage, and he joyfully celebrated with his coaches and teammates.
"Devdutt Padikkal didn't just impress the fans with his maiden century on Day 1 at Galle, but in the process he also became one of the few Indian batters who scored a ton on August 15.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:24 PMDevdutt Padikkal smashes maiden Test century, makes strong case at no. 3 in Galle
In a stellar performance, Devdutt Padikkal notched his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the second Indian left-hander this century to achieve this feat at the number three position. His remarkable innings provided India with the much-needed stability they've been seeking in that spot. Padikkal's stellar form from the Ranji Trophy carried over to the international stage, and he joyfully celebrated with his coaches and teammates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:31 PMDevdutt Padikkal maiden Test century vs Sri Lanka: Indian batters who have scored 100 on August 15 listed
Devdutt Padikkal didn't just impress the fans with his maiden century on Day 1 at Galle, but in the process he also became one of the few Indian batters who scored a ton on August 15.
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