SL vs IND: Devdutt Padikkal ends India's 2-year wait for Test century at No. 3
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test hundred against Sri Lanka on Day 1 in Galle. The innings ended India's two-year wait for a century at No. 3 after Sai Sudharsan's injury opened the slot.
Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century two years after making his Test debut, bringing up his three-figure score against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the Galle Test. Padikkal reached his hundred in just 134 deliveries, dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack on the opening day of the much-awaited two-Test series in the island nation. SL vs IND, 1st Test Day 1 Updates | Scorecard
Devdutt Padikkal became the first batter since Shubman Gill in 2024 to score a hundred for India at the coveted No. 3 spot. Padikkal made the most of the opportunity that came his way after regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series due to injury. Devdutt headed into the series on the back of a hundred in a three-day warm-up match against a Sri Lankan XI at the NCC Ground in Colombo last week.
Devdutt punched the air in delight after getting to his hundred in the post-tea session. Coach Gautam Gambhir appeared thrilled as he was seen appreciating the young left-hander from the dressing room.
Sai, who had been given a long rope at the No. 3 spot, had struggled for consistency. However, the Tamil Nadu batter had been warming up well for the Test series, scoring two hundreds during India's tour of Sri Lanka in June-July with the India A team. He was, however, ruled out of the series due to a toe injury. Devdutt was given the opportunity on the back of stellar domestic performances and a dominant showing in IPL 2026 with champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Padikkal looked in complete control, decisive off both the back foot and front foot, making batting look easy on a pitch that was good for batting on Day 1. On a humid day that was interrupted by a brief spell of rain, Devdutt was never hurried by either pace or spin. He stitched together a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, who retired hurt on 77 after the tea break on Saturday.
Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 as India headed to Stumps on 288 for 2. Rishabh Pant, who walked in at No. 5, also remained unbeaten as India dominated the opening day, which was affected by rain interruptions.
Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century two years after making his Test debut, bringing up his three-figure score against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the Galle Test. Padikkal reached his hundred in just 134 deliveries, dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack on the opening day of the much-awaited two-Test series in the island nation. SL vs IND, 1st Test Day 1 Updates | Scorecard
Devdutt Padikkal became the first batter since Shubman Gill in 2024 to score a hundred for India at the coveted No. 3 spot. Padikkal made the most of the opportunity that came his way after regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series due to injury. Devdutt headed into the series on the back of a hundred in a three-day warm-up match against a Sri Lankan XI at the NCC Ground in Colombo last week.
Devdutt punched the air in delight after getting to his hundred in the post-tea session. Coach Gautam Gambhir appeared thrilled as he was seen appreciating the young left-hander from the dressing room.
Sai, who had been given a long rope at the No. 3 spot, had struggled for consistency. However, the Tamil Nadu batter had been warming up well for the Test series, scoring two hundreds during India's tour of Sri Lanka in June-July with the India A team. He was, however, ruled out of the series due to a toe injury. Devdutt was given the opportunity on the back of stellar domestic performances and a dominant showing in IPL 2026 with champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Padikkal looked in complete control, decisive off both the back foot and front foot, making batting look easy on a pitch that was good for batting on Day 1. On a humid day that was interrupted by a brief spell of rain, Devdutt was never hurried by either pace or spin. He stitched together a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, who retired hurt on 77 after the tea break on Saturday.
Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 as India headed to Stumps on 288 for 2. Rishabh Pant, who walked in at No. 5, also remained unbeaten as India dominated the opening day, which was affected by rain interruptions.
Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century two years after making his Test debut, bringing up his three-figure score against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the Galle Test. Padikkal reached his hundred in just 134 deliveries, dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack on the opening day of the much-awaited two-Test series in the island nation. SL vs IND, 1st Test Day 1 Updates | Scorecard
Devdutt Padikkal became the first batter since Shubman Gill in 2024 to score a hundred for India at the coveted No. 3 spot. Padikkal made the most of the opportunity that came his way after regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series due to injury. Devdutt headed into the series on the back of a hundred in a three-day warm-up match against a Sri Lankan XI at the NCC Ground in Colombo last week.
Devdutt punched the air in delight after getting to his hundred in the post-tea session. Coach Gautam Gambhir appeared thrilled as he was seen appreciating the young left-hander from the dressing room.
Sai, who had been given a long rope at the No. 3 spot, had struggled for consistency. However, the Tamil Nadu batter had been warming up well for the Test series, scoring two hundreds during India's tour of Sri Lanka in June-July with the India A team. He was, however, ruled out of the series due to a toe injury. Devdutt was given the opportunity on the back of stellar domestic performances and a dominant showing in IPL 2026 with champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Padikkal looked in complete control, decisive off both the back foot and front foot, making batting look easy on a pitch that was good for batting on Day 1. On a humid day that was interrupted by a brief spell of rain, Devdutt was never hurried by either pace or spin. He stitched together a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, who retired hurt on 77 after the tea break on Saturday.
Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 as India headed to Stumps on 288 for 2. Rishabh Pant, who walked in at No. 5, also remained unbeaten as India dominated the opening day, which was affected by rain interruptions.
