IND Vs SL 1st Test, Stumps Day 1: Devdutt Padikkal Century Powers India To 288/2 In Galle; Rahul Suffers Injury Scare
A magnificent century from Devdutt Padikkal ensured that India were in the driver's seat at Stumps on Day 1 of the IND vs SL 1st Test in Galle on Saturday. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 with Rishabh Pant for company. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal got starts while KL Rahul stroked a fluent 77 before retiring hurt with cramps. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first…
In the first day of the IND vs SL 1st Test in Galle, India began their innings strongly with Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten century of 131 not out. Accompanied by Rishabh Pant, Padikkal scored half-centuries for both India and their team. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the batting for India, while KL Rahul also made an appearance.
However, Rahul had to leave the field due to cramps and had to retire hurt midway through his innings. India's captain, Shubman Gill, won the toss and chose to bat first in perfect batting conditions at the Galle Stadium. Despite a brief start from Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul's partnership with Padikkal proved crucial for India's dominance.
The left-hander's patience and aggression saw them frustrate Sri Lanka's bowlers, who struggled to find the right line and length. Together, Padikkal and Rahul played half-centuries, setting a strong foundation for India's innings.
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