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Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century on Day 1 against Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:08 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century on Day 1 against Sri Lanka

Summary

Devdutt Padikkal showcased his batting prowess with a maiden Test century during Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, 2026. Coming in at number three after Yashasvi Jaiswal's early run-out, Padikkal played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, reaching his hundred off 134 balls. His performance came amid several injuries in the Indian dressing room, including KL Rahul, who retired hurt. At one point, India had moved past 200 runs with only one wicket lost, setting a strong platform for the innings.

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•Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in Galle.
•India reached over 200 runs with only one wicket down.
•KL Rahul retired hurt during the innings.
•India looked to stabilize after Jaiswal's run-out.
•Padikkal handled Sri Lanka's spin attack effectively.

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12:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'Devdutt Padikkal is god sent': India star hailed for dominating Sri Lankan spinners on Day 1 of 1st Test in Galle

What they're saying

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With Devdutt Padikkal bringing up his maiden Test century amid much uncertainty in the Indian dressing room, fans and critics alike hailed him for his masterful batting on Day 1 of the 1st Test.
— Yahoo Sports

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