SL vs IND 2026: Sri Lanka vs India Highlights & Review – 1st Test, Day 1

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.

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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.

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.