IND vs SL: Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill and the trailer of a blockbuster
Devdutt Padikkal scored his second Test hundred, but it was his 120-run stand with India captain Shubman Gill that offered a trailer of a potential blockbuster in the making. India's No. 3 and No. 4 have only had three century partnerships since 2019, and this third instance in Colombo today is certainly not going to be the first and last involving the left-right pair.
On Day 1 of the IND vs SL cricket match, Sri Lanka demonstrated significant hostility and fired up proceedings with their four-man attack. Left-arm fast bowlers Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara played a pivotal role, while Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill showed their mettle with assured footwork, impeccable shot selection, and solid defence.
The duo operated with considerable calmness, scoring runs at a fair clip in the old-fashioned style. Their partnership could become the central piece of India's batting, marking the third time an India No. 3 and No. 4 batters formed a hundred-run partnership since 2019.
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