India reaches 419-6 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

India scored 419 for six at lunch on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Rishabh Pant and Druv Jurel built an unbeaten 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket, with Pant not out on 63 and Jurel on 59 at the break. India resumed the day at 300-5 but lost Saransh Jain early, who was dismissed for six runs. On Day 1, Devdutt Padikkal contributed a century, scoring 117 runs to set a solid foundation for India, who lead the two-match series after winning the first Test by 165 runs.
- •India at 419-6 at lunch on Day 2
- •Pant remains not out on 63 runs
- •Jurel has scored 59 not out
- •Saransh Jain dismissed for six
- •Padikkal scored 117 runs on Day 1
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pant, Jurel guide India to 419-6 at lunch on Day 2 of the 2nd cricket test against Sri Lanka
"Rishabh Pant and Druv Jurel scored half-centuries and shared an unbeaten 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket as India reached 419 for six at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka. India resumed Monday at 300-5 and lost their sixth wicket with just seven runs added to the overnight total. Saransh Jain, who played his maiden test innings, was out for six caught by Kamil Mishara as he tried to fend off a bouncer from fast bowler Asitha Fernando.
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