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India secures 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle Test opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

India secures 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle Test opener

Summary

India achieved a 165-run victory against Sri Lanka on Day 5 of their Test match in Galle, showcasing strong performances, particularly from Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar. Padikkal scored a century while Suthar claimed ten wickets during the match. This victory serves as a confidence boost for India's squad as they prepare for their next Test in Colombo, starting August 23. Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the importance of this win amid previous challenges faced by the team in Test formats.

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Status Watch

•Devdutt Padikkal scores a century in the first innings.
•Manav Suthar takes ten wickets in the match.
•Prasidh Krishna shows notable improvement as a pace bowler.
•India's next Test match is scheduled for August 23 in Colombo.
•KL Rahul praises the team's performance and confidence after the victory.

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4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Galle conquered, boxes ticked: India’s Test blueprint takes shape

What they're saying

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The 165-run win over Sri Lanka on Day 5 gives India one too many positives from Galle that they would love to carry to Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal's sublime century in the first innings, Manav Suthar's ten-wicket haul and Prasidh Krishna's steady improvement hint that India's Test team is shaping up really well under captain Shubman Gill.
— Yahoo Sports

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