India put two years of spin trouble behind on dominant Day 1 in Sri Lanka

India dominated Day 1 of the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, with their batsmen rising to the occasion against spinners. Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century, showing that India could handle the challenges posed by the Sri Lankan spinners. The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prabath Jayasuriya gave India a steady start, but an error cost Sri Lanka early on when Jaiswal was run out.

Rahul anchored the innings with a composed 77 before retiring hurt, while Padikkal delivered a free-flowing century, showcasing his ability to dominate the spinners. Despite the rain delay, India's strong stand against the spinners gave them a comfortable lead heading into the second day.