In Colombo, Sri Lanka, India built a solid second‑innings total on Day 2 of the two‑match test series. After resuming at 300‑5, the side lost its sixth wicket with only seven runs added.
Pant and Jurel’s partnership
Wicket‑keeper Rishabh Pant, who returned to the crease after being struck by a delivery from Lahiru Kumara on Sunday, remained not out on 63. He faced 88 balls, hitting two sixes and six fours for his 21st test half‑century. Joining him was Druv Jurel, unbeaten on 59 after 107 deliveries and five boundaries. Together they forged an unbeaten 112‑run partnership for the seventh wicket, lifting India to 419 for six at the lunch interval.
Other contributions
India’s innings also featured a debut for Saransh Jain, who was dismissed for six, caught by Kamil Mishara off a bouncer from fast bowler Asitha Fernando. Sri Lanka’s best bowler was Fernando, who claimed four wickets for 46 runs, while Lahiru Kumara and spinner Keshara Nuwantha each took a wicket.
First test recap
India entered the series with a dominant performance in the opening test at Galle, winning by 165 runs. Devdutt Padikkal scored a second test century, making 117 off 193 balls with 12 boundaries, after his 167‑run knock in the first innings.
The series now stands at 1‑0 in India’s favor as the teams prepare for the final day of the second test.
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