Devdutt Padikkal Scores Maiden Test Century as India Lead Against Sri Lanka in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in only his third appearance, leading India to 288 for 2 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Batting at No. 3 due to Sai Sudharsan's injury, Padikkal reached 131 not out off 178 balls, sharing a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, who retired hurt on 77. India dominated despite rain interruptions, with Padikkal's innings praised for its maturity and effective handling of spin. His performance ended India's two-year wait for a century at No. 3 and sparked debate on his retention in the position.
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Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 15 Aug, 01:25 pm. Other outlets followed.