1st Test: Padikkal And Rahul Hit Unbeaten Fifties As India Dominate SL, Reach 197/1 At Tea
Galle International Stadium: Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Following an extended lunch break due to rain, which led to a loss of 80 minutes of play, Padikkal and Rahul brought out dazzling shots to stitch an unbroken 150-run stand for the second wicket in a wicketless session.
Rahul remained unbeaten on 77 off 162 balls, with Padikkal, in his first outing in the format since November 2024, hitting 84 not out off 122 balls at tea break. Though Sri Lankan spinners got the odd ball to spin, the pitch is still pretty good to bat on, especially with the hosts' bowlers still struggling with consistency in lines and lengths. Read More...
