India 300-5 after Padikkal's second hundred of the series
COLOMBO: Devdutt Padikkal continued his red-hot form with his second century of the series as India reached 300-5 on the opening day of the second and final test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Padikkal, who had struck a hundred in Galle, produced another composed and elegant innings of 117. However, Sri Lanka will rue two early missed chances that could have changed the complexion of the day. The…
In the opening day of the second and final test match between India and Sri Lanka, Devdutt Padikkal cemented his impressive form by scoring his second century of the series, tallying 117 runs. The left-hander's composed and elegant innings kept India's Total at 300-5, but Sri Lanka missed two crucial opportunities that could have altered the match's outcome.
Sonal Dinusha dropped Padikkal at point, and Dhananjaya de Silva fumbled another chance at slip. India's batting lineup, led by Shubman Gill, contributed a calm half-century, while KL Rahul added 18 runs before being caught behind. Sri Lanka's bowler Asitha Fernando took a wicket, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 45, and further troubles arose when Gill was caught at the second attempt.
Despite the setbacks, Padikkal's innings provided a strong foundation for India. Ravindra Jadeja added 43 runs before being dismissed, and Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the forearm by a short ball from Lahiru Kumara.
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