IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 2: Sri Lanka Bowlers Ready For Second Round After Having Poor Day 1

Sri Lanka’s bowling attack endured a largely frustrating outing on Day 1 at the Galle International Stadium, struggling to extract consistent penetration or sustained pressure on a placid surface. While veteran left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was heavily relied upon—bowling 24 overs and picking up the lone success by dismissing skipper Shubman Gill—the rest of the spin and pace units failed to contain India’s fluent partnerships. Debutant off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha leaked 98 runs across his 21 overs, and fast bowlers Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara found little assistance with either pace or movement, allowing India to comfortably cruise to 288 for 2 by stumps.

Devdutt Padikkal delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, anchoring India's innings with a magnificent, unbeaten 131 off 178 balls. Walking in at number three following an early run-out, Padikkal displayed exceptional composure and technical mastery against both pace and spin on a rain-interrupted day. He stitched together a crucial 150-run partnership with KL Rahul before bringing up his landmark maiden Test century in 134 deliveries. His fluent knock—featuring 12 fours and a six—not only marked his first three-figure score in international red-ball cricket but also historic timing, making him only the second Indian to score an international century on Independence Day and steering India to a commanding 288 for 2 at stumps alongside an unbeaten Rishabh Pant.

The 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India. The live action of Day 2 will begin at 10:00 AM IST.

Good morning cricket fans! We're back with the live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday, August 16. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match here.