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India secures 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in Test series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:28 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

India secures 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in Test series

Summary

India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle on August 19, 2026. Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal's 167 runs in the first innings were pivotal for India's victory, giving them a crucial boost in the ICC World Test Championship. Following the match, Gary Kirsten discussed his shared philosophy on Test cricket with Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing their mutual respect for the format. India now leads the series 1-0 with the second Test scheduled in Colombo.

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By the Numbers

•India wins first Test in Galle by 165 runs
•Suthar takes 10 wickets in the match
•Padikkal scores 167 runs in first innings
•Series leads to 1-0 for India
•Kirsten and Gambhir discuss Test cricket coaching

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10:28 AMYahoo Sports — 'We value Test cricket': Gary Kirsten reveals conversation with Gautam Gambhir after India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle

What they're saying

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While he might have made his name in white ball cricket, Gautam Gambhir like Test matches must as much as any purist Gary Kirsten revealed.
— Yahoo Sports

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