Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul's unbeaten 150-run partnership propelled India to a commanding 197/1 at tea, dismantling Sri Lanka's bowling attack with aggressive stroke play.
Padikkal and Rahul put on a 150-run partnership for the second wicket (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 15, 2026
06:06 pm
What's the storyDevdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul put India in a commanding position on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
The duo put on a 150-run partnership for the second wicket as the visitors finished strongly at 288/2 on a rain-hit day.
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