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India Reaches 447-8 Against Sri Lanka at Stumps of Rain-Affected Day 2 of 1st Test
Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 and Dhruv Jurel made 51 as India built a commanding first-innings total despite rain delays.
- On Sunday, India reached 460 for nine in 116 overs at Galle International Stadium, continuing their first Test against Sri Lanka on August 16th despite persistent rain interruptions.
- Persistent monsoon rains delayed play until 2.35 p.m., forcing ground staff to battle damp turf; players described the struggle as akin to the "Myth of Sisyphus."
- Centurion Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs off 230 deliveries, while Dhruv Jurel completed his half-century with 51 runs, leading India's aggressive batting against Sri Lanka's bowling attack.
- Rishabh Pant contributed 39 runs before departing, followed by Manav Suthar's 24-run addition to the total; India aims to declare on day three.
- Forecasters predict additional rain in the coming days, making every session critical as India prepares to declare their innings and challenge Sri Lanka on day three.
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India reaches 447-8 against Sri Lanka at stumps of rain-affected day 2 of 1st test
Devdutt Padikkal’s career-best 167 has put India in command of the first test against Sri Lanka as it reached 447-8 (113 overs) in its first innings on day two. Padikkal’s maiden test century was again central to India’s innings, with…
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