Colombo: Shubman Gill (50) fell at the stroke of tea as India reached 187/3 at the end of second session on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.Gill was caught behind for 50 off 108 balls (6 fours) right after completing his half-century. He was dismissed by Asitha Fernando.The skipper put on 120 runs for the third wicket with Devdutt Padikkal, who was batting on 63 (117 balls, 7 fours) while Rishabh Pant was on the other end.Brief Scores:India 187/3 in 52 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 63 not out, Shubman Gill 50; Asitha Fernando 2/34, Lahiru Kumara 1/33).
Shubman Gill falls after 50, India 187/3 at tea against Sri Lanka on Day 1 in 2nd Test
India reached 187 runs for three wickets at tea on day one. Shubman Gill scored fifty runs before falling to Asitha Fernando. He shared a 120-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal was batting on 63 runs while Rishabh Pant remained at the crease. The team posted 187/3 in 52 overs.
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