Padikkal Shines With Brilliant Hundred
Devdutt Padikkal scored a superb century on Saturday in the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. The left-handed opener made 103 runs off 121 balls with 14 fours before retiring hurt. His knock rescued India after a terrible start.
India Stumble Early Against Sri Lanka XI
Sri Lanka XI declared their first innings at 363 for 8 on day two. India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for a golden duck on the second ball of the reply. The visitors were in early trouble at the Colombo ground.
Padikkal Rahul Partnership Steadies Ship
Padikkal joined KL Rahul and the pair added 96 runs for the second wicket. Rahul contributed 40 runs before falling to Vishwa Fernando. The Sri Lankan pacer was the only wicket-taker for the home side in the first session.
Century Completed After Life at 99
Padikkal survived a dropped catch on 99 and went on to complete his hundred. He then put on 72 runs with Ravindra Jadeja for the third wicket. The batter retired hurt immediately after reaching the milestone.
Pant Fails To Capitalise On Opportunity
Rishabh Pant walked in after Padikkal departed but managed only 2 runs before losing his wicket. The wicketkeeper-batter could not make use of the chance in the middle order.
India Reach 180 For 4 At Tea
At the tea break on day two India stood at 180 for 4 in 50 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar were batting at the crease. The visitors still trailed by 183 runs with six wickets in hand.
Indian Bowlers Share Wickets On Day One
On the opening day Saransh Jain bowled 11 overs for 54 runs without a wicket. Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 for 76 in 18 overs. Manav Suthar took 1 for 33 in 13 overs. Ravindra Jadeja returned 2 for 64 in 15 overs.
