Padikkal Century Puts India in Control Before Rain Halt Play
What Happened
India made a strong start to the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, reaching 239/2 in 63 overs before rain interrupted play on Day 1. Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on 107, while KL Rahul contributed 77. India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (32) to a run-out and skipper Shubman Gill (16) late in the session.
Key Takeaways
India dominated the opening day thanks to Padikkal's century and Rahul's solid support. With eight wickets in hand and batting-friendly conditions before the rain interruption, India holds the advantage heading into the remainder of the Test.
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