Devdutt Padikkal Punches the Air in Delight to Celebrate Maiden Hundred in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
Padikkal reached 100 in 134 balls and added 150 with KL Rahul to steady India after an early run-out.
- On Saturday, August 15, Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, reaching the milestone in 134 deliveries with 9 fours and 1 six.
- India deployed Padikkal to address instability at the number three position after 19 previous Tests saw seven different batters manage just five 50-plus scores across 35 innings.
- Utilizing decisive footwork to nullify Sri Lanka's spin attack, Padikkal struck 9 fours and 1 six while building a commanding partnership of 150 from 255 deliveries with Karnataka teammate Rahul.
- Padikkal became only the second left-handed batter to score a Test century for India from the number three position in the 21st century, following Sourav Ganguly, who hit 136 against Zimbabwe in 2002.
- The innings solidified Padikkal's return to the playing XI on a day marking India's 600th Test match, following his exclusion from the squad against Afghanistan.
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In a stellar performance, Devdutt Padikkal notched his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the second Indian left-hander this century to achieve this feat at the number three position. His remarkable innings provided India with the much-needed stability they've been seeking in that spot. Padikkal's stellar form from the Ranji Trophy carried over to the international stage, and he joyfully celebrated with his coaches and team…
IND Vs SL, 1st Test 2026: Classic Devdutt Padikkal Brings Up Maiden Test Century At Galle
Devdutt Padikkal held together India's innings in the 1st Test at Galle by crafting a brilliant, disciplined century against Sri Lanka's spin attack. Facing 134 deliveries, the left-hander reached his milestone with 9 fours and 1 six to showcase his elite potential
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