How persistent rain dictated India’s approach on the second day of Galle Test
Due to persistent rain, India altered their approach during Day Two of the Galle Test. Rain delayed the start, causing 54 overs to be lost across three days. India's initial intention was to bat on Day Two, but their batting plan was hampered by the weather conditions. Despite ending Day One at 288/2, heavily reliant on Devdutt Padikkal's 167, India aimed to build a strong total.
However, Sri Lanka's early breakthroughs, courtesy of Rishabh Pant's dismissal and KL Rahul's wicket, shifted the dynamics. Rahul's 82 off 175 could have been a major score, but Sri Lanka's attack, led by Dhruv Jurel, managed to contain him. With spinners gaining an advantage, India hopes to exploit the conditions over the next three days and potentially enforce the follow-on.
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