{
  "id": 1046624,
  "title": "India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/indias-padikkal-hits-unbeaten-century-in-first-sri-lanka-test",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:56:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434959/indias-padikkal-hits-unbeaten-century-in-first-sri-lanka-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Galle saw top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal make a memorable comeback and post his maiden century on the first day of India's first Test against Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old finished with 131 not out, despite facing just 178 balls and hitting 12 fours and a six. Padikkal joined opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in pushing India into a strong position, adding 150 runs for the second wicket before Rahul was forced to retire due to cramps. Padikkal's century came after he was brought in as a late replacement for Sai Sudharsan, and he has now set himself up as a contender for the role of India's long-term number three batsman.",
  "summary": "GALLE: Top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable comeback on Saturday, posting his maiden hundred as India finished the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 288-2 in Galle. Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country’s 600th Test. Padikkal was recalled to the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Devdutt Padikkal scores unbeaten 131 against Sri Lanka",
    "12 fours and a six in 178 balls for Padikkal",
    "150 runs for second wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}