India Reach 187/3 at Tea on Day One of Second Test Against Sri Lanka
On day one of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo's SSC Ground, India reached 187 for three wickets at tea. Shubman Gill scored 50 runs before being dismissed by Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando, ending a 120-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who remained unbeaten on 63. Rishabh Pant was also at the crease, yet to score. The session saw steady batting against a challenging bowling attack, with India maintaining control before the late breakthrough.
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economictimes broke this story on 23 Aug, 09:36 am. Other outlets followed.