India and Sri Lanka are battling it out in the opening Test of the two-match India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at the Galle International Stadium.

India won the toss and elected to bat first. India posted a massive 462 in the first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring a brilliant 167, his maiden Test century. KL Rahul also made 82 after initially retiring hurt with cramps, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a valuable 51. 

Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 284, giving India a 178-run first-innings lead. Sonal Dinusha fought back with a century, while Niroshan Dickwella scored 80. For India, debutant Manav Suthar took four wickets and Ravindra Jadeja claimed three, reaching the milestone of 350 international wickets. 

On Day 4, India are looking to build a big enough lead before giving their bowlers enough time to attack Sri Lanka again. Rain interruptions have already affected the Test, making India's declaration strategy particularly important. 

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