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Gill Wins Toss as India Bat First in Second Test vs Sri Lanka, Eyeing Series Win

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, seeking to clinch the two-match series.
India leads the series after defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first match in Galle, while the hosts must win this second Test to level the series.
Reaching 193-3 on the opening day, India saw Devdutt Padikkal finish unbeaten on 67 while captain Gill contributed 50, the pair adding 120 runs for the third wicket before Asitha Fernando dismissed Gill.
Debutant Saransh Jain replaced Kuldeep Yadav in India's lineup, while Sri Lanka recalled Pasindi Sooriyabandara for the injured Dinesh Chandimal and handed Kamil Mishara his first Test appearance.
Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara, secured early wickets before India stabilized. Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya proved most economical, conceding 54 runs from 17 overs.

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Padikkal ton powers India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka

Debutant Saransh Jain joins Jurel at crease after the visitors dominate opening day of the second Test

2 days ago·Karachi, Pakistan

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SL Vs IND, 2nd Test: Even-stevens Session as India End at 88/2 (Day 1, Lunch)

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. At the end of the first session, India was 88/2, with skipper Shubman Gill (13*) and Devdutt Padikkal (11*) unbeaten. Sports News | SL Vs IND, 2nd Test: Even-stevens Session as India End at 88/2 (Day 1, Lunch).

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SL vs IND, 2nd Test: Even-stevens session as India end at 88/2 (Day 1, Lunch) - The Tribune

At the end of the first session, India was 88/2, with skipper Shubman Gill (13*) and Devdutt Padikkal (11*) unbeaten.

2 days ago·Chandigarh, India

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India bat first against Sri Lanka in Colombo test

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Padikkal's 2nd test hundred lifts India to 300-5 at stumps on Day 1 of the 2nd test vs. Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second test century and shared two crucial partnerships to help India to 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket test against Sri Lanka.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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