Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day
Devdutt Padikkal struck a century for a second consecutive Test as India wrangled up 300 for 5 on the opening day of the second Test at the SSC in Colombo. At the crease at stumps were debutant Saransh Jain and Dhruv Jurel on 4 and 7, respectively. Padikkal’s 117 came across three separate stands, the […]
Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal orchestrated a century on a challenging day of cricket in Colombo, contributing to India's total of 300 for 5 in the second Test against Sri Lanka. Padikkal's century, amassed through three partnerships, highlighted the favorable batting conditions at the SSC. Sri Lanka's bowlers, especially Asitha Ferando, endured a taxing day that yielded three wickets at a cost of 3 for 46.
However, the game's fortunes were disrupted by injuries; Padikkal was forced to retire due to cramps, and Jadeja battled discomfort before his clumsy dismissal. Despite Sri Lanka's formidable effort, India's batters found the conditions conducive to scoring freely, with Jaiswal, Padikkal, and Gill instrumental in the run spree.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Devdutt Padikkal brings up another century, continues sublime form vs Sri Lanka indianexpress.com
- Dropped on 0 and 1, Devdutt Padikkal makes Sri Lanka pay with another century timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day cricinfo.com
