IND vs SL: The ninety minutes! Moving day comes early in gloomy Galle
A rain-hit Day 2 in Galle turned into a frantic 90 minutes as Sri Lanka's bowlers struck in quick succession, dismissing India's overnight batters and bringing the hosts back into the contest. Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and a crucial lower-order stand kept India in control, but the pitch is beginning to offer the turn and bounce expected in Galle.
On the second day of the India vs Sri Lanka Test match at Galle, the weather played a pivotal role in shaping the proceedings. After a delay of over five hours due to rain and gloomy conditions, play resumed with India at 460 for 9 after 116 overs. Veteran centurion Devdutt Padikkal, who had started the day on 167, was the first to fall, dashed by debutant Keshara Nuwantha who exploited the spin-friendly pitch with his variations.
KL Rahul, who had retired hurt on Day 1, was also dismissed shortly after, undone by sharp turn and a well-executed catch. However, the visitors managed to add 55 runs for the seventh wicket with Manav Suthar, who formed a resilient partnership with Jadeja, keeping the momentum in their favor. Despite these efforts, India needed to score quickly to maintain their dominance in the contest.
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