Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal anchor India A against Sri Lanka A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
On Day 2 of the second unofficial Test, India A reached 247/1 in response to Sri Lanka A's 366. Sai Sudharsan scored an unbeaten 104 while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 94 not out, building a significant 181-run partnership for the second wicket. Earlier, Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige made 127 runs before being dismissed. India A’s bowlers limited Sri Lanka to 366, with Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets. The match continues with India A trailing by 119 runs and nine wickets remaining.
- •India A is 247/1, trailing by 119 runs.
- •Sai Sudharsan scores his second consecutive century.
- •Devdutt Padikkal remains unbeaten on 94.
- •Sri Lanka A's innings ended at 366.
- •Arachchige scored 127 runs for Sri Lanka A.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Sai Sudharsan's 168 puts India A in command against Sri Lanka A despite rain-hit Day 3
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — IND A vs SL A 2nd Unofficial Test: Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal put India A in command against Sri Lanka A
"Sai Sudharsan smashed his second consecutive century, remaining unbeaten on 104, as India A reached 247/1 against Sri Lanka A. Devdutt Padikkal also impressed with 94 not out, forming a strong 181-run partnership. This dominant batting display puts India A in a commanding position, trailing by 119 runs. Earlier, Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige scored 127 before India A's bowlers took wickets.
"Sai Sudharsan's brilliant 168 anchored India A's dominant performance on Day 3 against Sri Lanka A. Supported by contributions from Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, and Saransh Jain, India A amassed 541/8, establishing a commanding 175-run lead. Despite a brief injury scare for Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team solidified their position, setting up a strong finish.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:57 PMSai Sudharsan's 168 puts India A in command against Sri Lanka A despite rain-hit Day 3
Sai Sudharsan's brilliant 168 anchored India A's dominant performance on Day 3 against Sri Lanka A. Supported by contributions from Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, and Saransh Jain, India A amassed 541/8, establishing a commanding 175-run lead. Despite a brief injury scare for Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team solidified their position, setting up a strong finish.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 8:15 PMIND A vs SL A 2nd Unofficial Test: Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal put India A in command against Sri Lanka A
Sai Sudharsan smashed his second consecutive century, remaining unbeaten on 104, as India A reached 247/1 against Sri Lanka A. Devdutt Padikkal also impressed with 94 not out, forming a strong 181-run partnership. This dominant batting display puts India A in a commanding position, trailing by 119 runs. Earlier, Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige scored 127 before India A's bowlers took wickets.
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