IND vs SL Test Day 2: Padikkal and Jurel consolidate India’s position on rain-hit day
India reached a score of 460 for nine on the second day of the rain-affected first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a vital 51 to help consolidate India's position.
Why it matters
This match is a significant international sporting event that highlights the performance of emerging Indian cricketers in challenging overseas conditions.
Sunday was largely about waiting for the sun. Fringed by the Indian Ocean and lashed by monsoon winds, Galle woke up to the pitter-patter of rains and birdsong. Umbrellas were out, puddles were the norm and the moist climate had a distinct bearing on the first Test as play resumed well after the lunch break.
Undeterred by the damp skies, India pursued its ambition of posting a healthy first-innings total against Sri Lanka. The goal was achieved with Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel lending a hand at varying points. And at close of the second day here at the Galle International Stadium, Shubman Gill’s men scored 460 for nine in 116 overs.
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