Sri Lanka Spinners Challenge India on Rain-Hit Day 2
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Sri Lanka Spinners Challenge India on Rain-Hit Day 2

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India reached 460 for nine wickets on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, despite significant rain interruptions. Devdutt Padikkal’s 167 and Dhruv Jurel’s 51 were key to India’s solid batting performance, while Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha combined to take seven wickets.

India amassed 460 for nine wickets, demonstrating a strong batting display. Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring a stunning 167 runs. Dhruv Jurel also contributed significantly, scoring 51 runs and validating his role as a specialist batter.

However, the Sri Lankan spinners managed to challenge the Indian batsmen. Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha collectively claimed seven wickets, attempting to limit India’s scoring.

Play was heavily disrupted by rain, and further interruptions are expected throughout the remainder of the match.

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