Devdutt Padikkal scores unbeaten 131 as India reaches 288/2 in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
India concluded Day 1 at 288/2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Devdutt Padikkal led the innings with an unbeaten 131, marking his maiden Test century. The day was marred by rain interruptions, but Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul contributed early before a run-out and injury halted their respective innings. Rishabh Pant supported Padikkal towards the end of the day, as India looks to build on their strong position going into Day 2.
- •Padikkal remains unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls.
- •India sits at 288/2 after 73 overs at stumps.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 runs.
- •KL Rahul retired hurt after scoring 77 runs.
- •Rishabh Pant scored 27 runs not out at stumps.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Devdutt Padikkal's 131 headlines India's dominant Day 1 at 288/2 in Galle on Independence Day
"Devdutt Padikkal starred for India with an impressive unbeaten score of 131, guiding the team to 288/2 at the end of day one. Yashasvi Jaiswal kicked off the innings with vigor until a run-out prematurely halted his momentum. KL Rahul, having partnered well with Padikkal, had to retire hurt on 77.
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