India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India All Out for 462 on Day 3
Padikkal’s 167 anchored India’s innings as Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept chipping away and Prabath Jayasuriya finished with four wickets, officials said.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, India was bowled out for 462 in their first innings of the opening Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, anchored by Devdutt Padikkal's 167.
- Resuming their innings at 460 for nine on Monday, India managed to add only two runs before Asitha Fernando dismissed Prasidh Krishna to conclude the innings.
- Padikkal's 167 anchored India's effort, while Suthar contributed 24; Sri Lanka's bowling was led by Prabath Jayasuriya's 4/109, Keshara Nuwantha's 3/175, and Fernando's 2/63.
- Jayasuriya maintained his impressive record in Galle by claiming four wickets during the innings, while India's tailenders perished in the search for quick runs.
- As Sri Lanka prepares to bat, India's first innings total of 462 establishes a competitive target for the hosts to chase in the remaining days of the opening Test match.
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Padikkal Falls Five Runs Short of Dravid's All-time Sri Lanka Record at Galle
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. After scoring a magnificent 167 in 230 balls in the first innings, Padikkal looked in sublime touch in the second innings too. However, a leg-before-wicket from Keshara Nuwantha cut his innings short to 44 in 75 balls, with six fours. Sports News | Padikkal Falls Five Runs Short of Dravid's All-time Sri Lanka Record at Galle.
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India vs Sri Lanka Test: The Indian team was all out for 462 runs in the first innings. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for India with 167 runs in the first innings.
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