India - Sri Lanka - Day 2 Test Match - Pant-Jurel Power India Past 400 as Sri Lanka Toil in Colombo
What Happened
India strengthened their grip on the second Test at Colombo, reaching 419/6 in 112 overs at lunch on Day 2. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel frustrated Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 112-run partnership, with Pant batting on 63* and Jurel on 59*. Both batters completed half-centuries during the session as India comfortably crossed the 400-run mark.
Key Takeaways
India are firmly in control of the Test. After an early wicket on Day 2, Pant and Jurel shut the door on Sri Lanka's hopes, putting India on course for a massive first-innings total and a potential one-innings domination of the match.