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How did Day 1 of the first Test go between Sri Lanka vs India? — Review, Turning Points & more
India enjoyed a strong opening day in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on August 15, scoring 288 runs in 73 overs. KL Rahul top-scored with 77 off 162 balls before retiring hurt due to severe cramps, while Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on a century at stumps. It was a tough day for Sri Lanka’s bowlers as the Indian batters dominated proceedings throughout the day.
Top batting performances of the match — Devdutt Padikkal
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Indian No. 3 batter Devdutt Padikkal held his nerve throughout the day and played the Sri Lankan spinners brilliantly. The left-hander remained unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls, including 12 fours and a six. He stitched together a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul for the second wicket and added another 52 runs with Rishabh Pant, who was unbeaten at stumps.
Best bowling spells — Prabath Jayasuriya
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the only Sri Lankan bowler to claim a wicket, dismissing Indian captain Shubman Gill. He finished the day with figures of 1/77 in 24 overs, while the rest of Sri Lanka’s bowlers failed to take a wicket.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- India’s No. 3 went 35 consecutive Tests without a century between September 2024 and June 2026.
- This was Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s third Test run-out, after being dismissed run out against Australia at the MCG in 2024 and the West Indies in Delhi last year.
- India have played 600 men’s Tests, the third-most in Test history.
- Galle International Stadium has hosted 50 Tests, the most among Asian venues.
