India concluded their first innings at 300 for 5, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring a century and Shubman Gill a half-century. Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain remained unbeaten.
On the opening day of the second Test against hosts Sri Lanka, India reached 300 for 5 before stumps. The team, leading the two-match series 1-nil following their victory in the first test by 165 runs, is aiming to secure a series whitewash. Notable performances include Devdutt Padikkal's second consecutive Test century and an unbeaten stand by Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain. Asitha Fernando took three wickets for Sri Lanka.
India, captained by Shubman Gill, won the toss and elected to bat. The match marks Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain's Test debut. Kamil Mishara made his debut for Sri Lanka as well.
To move into fourth place in the race for the 2025-27 World Test Championship final, India needs to win this match, as Australia currently leads, followed by South Africa and New Zealand.
Source:
Akashvani News
