Rain delays start of play on day 2 of Sri Lanka vs. India test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Rain has delayed the start of play on day two of the first test match between Sri Lanka and India at Galle International Stadium. The morning session is completely washed out, and there was no play at the beginning of the afternoon session. India finished day one at 288-2, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 131 not out and Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 27. There is a possibility that play might resume later today if the rain subsides, with plans for approximately 43 overs to be bowled if conditions allow.
- •India is at 288-2 after day one.
- •Devdutt Padikkal scored 131 not out in his maiden test hundred.
- •Rishabh Pant is unbeaten on 27.
- •Monsoon rains have caused significant delays to the match.
- •Two sessions of 90 minutes each are planned for later if the rain stops.
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Rain delays start of play on day 2 of 1st test between Sri Lanka and India
"Monsoon rains delayed the start of play on day two of the first test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday, with the morning session completely washed out. There was no play at the start of the afternoon either, with India on 288-2 (73 overs) at stumps on day one. Devdutt Padikkal scored 131 not out – his maiden test hundred – with Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 27.
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