India secures 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in first Test at Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

India claimed a decisive 165-run win against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, closing the match on Day 5. Manav Suthar starred with a ten-wicket haul, including a five-wicket performance in the second innings. The Indian bowlers capitalized on a pivotal session after lunch, quickly dismantling Sri Lanka's batting order. Heavy rain followed shortly after the match concluded, impacting post-game activities. India's next focus will be on preparations for the remaining Tests in the series.
- •India finishes Sri Lanka's second innings in just over a session.
- •Suthar records his first ten-wicket haul in Tests.
- •Devdutt Padikkal scores his maiden Test century.
- •Match concludes shortly before heavy rain begins.
- •India prepares for further Tests in the series.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Manav Suthar's ten-wicket haul floors Sri Lanka as India conquer Galle challenge
"Manav Suthar's second Test five-for and Devdutt Padikkal's maiden century powered India to a crushing 165-run win over Sri Lanka in in the first Test Galle. The young left-arm spinner stamped his authority on a dramatic second session, picking up three wickets in an over to wrap up Sri Lanka's second innings quickly.
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