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IND v SL, 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel slams second Test century as India declare on 503/9 | The Local News
SUMMARYIndia vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test: Devdutt Padikkal emerged as India’s saviour on a testing opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, scoring a determined 117 to help the visitors reach 300 for five at stumps in Colombo on Sunday. The left-hander’s second century in as many Tests came in vastly more demanding circumstances than his first hundred at Galle, with the SSC pitch offering noticeable bounce and movement.
Padikkal had to shoulder the responsibility after India suffered several setbacks. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both looked set for substantial scores after combining for a 120-run third-wicket stand, but fell for 45 and 50 respectively.
Rishabh Pant then retired hurt on three after being struck on the forearm by Lahiru Kumara, leaving India without one of their key batters. Despite being dropped on zero and one, Padikkal remained composed.
He reached his fifty from 90 balls and patiently dealt with Sri Lanka’s pacers, often leaving or deflecting short deliveries while using a compact defence against the spinners. He eventually reached his century by driving Prabath Jayasuriya for four before nudging him for a single.
Padikkal was eventually bowled by Keshara Nuwantha, but only after steering India towards a respectable total. He shared a 74-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who was later dismissed by Fernando after being struck on the forearm by Kumara and developing visible swelling.
Earlier, Kumara had dismissed KL Rahul, while Fernando’s dismissal of Jaiswal triggered a heated exchange after the pacer’s send-off. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva intervened to calm the situation.
Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain were unbeaten at stumps. 23 pm IST) - The two umpires are making their way out to inspect the conditions.
And conditions have gotten a lot brighter than they were a few minutes back. The wind perhaps is blowing the dark, threatening clouds away.
The covers are coming off again. We actually might get back on the field very soon now.
16 pm IST) - It is quite windy out there and it is not raining as of now. But more covers are being hauled in as it keeps getting darker overhead by the minute.
Local knowledge perhaps suggests a heavy downpour could be around the corner. Meanwhile, some of the Indian players are busy with keepie-uppies near the sidelines.
🏏Cricket Match PredictionWho will win the toss today? 09 pm IST) - Unfortunately, the drizzle is back and so are the covers.
However, it is not that heavy at all. The two umpires can be seen holding an umbrella and having a chat.
But hold on, the ground staff are not rushing to bring the covers on. The Sri Lankan openers have already headed to the dugout, while the Indian players stand perplexed and make no move to leave.
Eventually, the covers are placed on the pitch and the square areas, and some of the Indian players walk off the field now. But the likes of Siraj, Jaiswal and others are still hanging out there.
7 kph and pushed into middle and leg. 🏏Cricket Match PredictionWhat will the toss-winning team choose?
1Score0 - 0 Mohammed Siraj to Lahiru Udara, A gentle outswinger to begin with, a bit full and outside off. 16:03 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Rain has stoppedRain has stopped, skies have cleared and sunshine is out, with groundstaff quickly removing the covers.
13:36 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Rishabh Pant sets big recordsRishabh Pant continued his remarkable rise through India’s Test record books on Monday, surpassing captain Shubman Gill to become the country’s highest run-scorer in ICC World Test Championship history. 🏏Cricket Match PredictionWho will win the match?
08:23 (IST) Aug 24On a day packed with drama, injuries and confrontations, Devdutt Padikkal once again emerged as India’s man of the moment. The tall left-hander continued his dream run in Sri Lanka, crafting a gritty second successive century to steer India to 300 for five on a hard-fought opening day of the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Sunday.
The Karnataka skipper’s 117 off 193 balls was worth far more than the score suggested. On a livelier SSC surface offering bounce and movement, Padikkal held India’s innings together after the visitors lost wickets at crucial moments and suffered a scare when Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the forearm by a Lahiru Kumara delivery.
Padikkal’s form has been a major positive for India. Drafted in at No.
33, following scores of 167, 44 and 117. 07:56 (IST) Aug 24Yashasvi Jaiswal’s heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo drew criticism from former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who warned the young opener that physical contact crosses a dangerous line.
Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 by Fernando in the first session at the SSC ground after the Sri Lankan pacer had conceded three boundaries to the left-hander in the over. Fernando responded with a send-off as Jaiswal began walking back to the pavilion, prompting the India opener to turn around and confront the bowler.
The exchange quickly escalated, with the two players trading words before coming face-to-face. 07:40 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka keep India under pressureSri Lanka’s bowlers refused to let India dictate terms for long periods, repeatedly asking questions through disciplined lines, short balls and movement off the surface.
Kumara was particularly influential, accounting for Rahul and hurting both Pant and Jadeja, while Fernando provided the breakthroughs of Jaiswal and Gill before finally dismissing Jadeja. There was also an additional flashpoint after Jaiswal’s dismissal when Fernando gave the Indian opener a send-off.
Jaiswal turned back and exchanged words with the pacer, with his helmet touching Fernando’s forehead before De Silva intervened. Despite the setbacks, India will take satisfaction from reaching 300 for five, largely because Padikkal ensured the pressure never became overwhelming.
07:39 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: A hundred built on patience and resiliencePadikkal eventually reached the three-figure mark through a passage that perfectly reflected his innings. He first drove Jayasuriya for a boundary to move to 99 before nudging the spinner towards long-on for a single two balls later.
The helmet came off and the bat was raised towards the sky in celebration, but there was little time for prolonged emotion. Padikkal immediately refocused on taking India to a position of safety.
His stay finally ended when Nuwantha pushed one through his defence and bowled him, but by then the batter had done the heavy lifting. His 117 had transformed India’s position after the side had lost wickets at regular intervals and had also lost Pant to injury.
07:39 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Padikkal masters a challenging surfaceThe century was markedly different from Padikkal’s previous Test hundred at Galle, where the surface had offered relatively little challenge during the opening two days. The SSC pitch provided more bounce and bite, particularly for the pacers, and demanded patience as well as technical discipline.
Padikkal responded superbly. He reached his half-century from 90 balls, bringing up the landmark with a four off Jayasuriya.
Fortune also played its part, with Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dropping a chance at backward point off Keshara Nuwantha when Padikkal was on one. But the left-hander made full use of the reprieves.
07:38 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Pant injury adds to India’s problemsThe situation became more difficult when Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after being struck on the forearm by Kumara. Pant had managed only three runs before the blow, leaving India without one of their key batters at a crucial stage of the innings.
Later, Ravindra Jadeja also suffered a blow to his forearm from Kumara, with a visible swelling appearing on the veteran all-rounder’s arm. Jadeja nevertheless battled on and added 74 runs with Padikkal for the fourth wicket before Fernando eventually found his way through the left-hander’s defence.
The repeated blows left India facing a difficult examination in the scorching heat and humidity of Colombo. 07:38 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Jaiswal and Gill provide a platformIndia had appeared well placed when Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill combined for a 120-run partnership for the third wicket.
Jaiswal looked increasingly assured as he resisted the temptation to play the cut shot that has contributed to his dismissals in the past. He struck Lahiru Kumara for two successive boundaries before producing a superb cover drive against Prabath Jayasuriya.
Gill was equally smooth, reaching his half-century with several attractive strokes, including a short-arm pull off Jayasuriya for four. But both fell just when India appeared ready to build a commanding position.
Jaiswal was beaten by a superb nip-backer from Asitha Fernando after scoring 45, while Gill edged Fernando through to Niroshan Dickwella after making 50. 07:37 (IST) Aug 24India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Padikkal stands tall amid India’s setbacksDevdutt Padikkal produced a remarkable 117 to rescue India from a day of mounting setbacks, guiding them to 300 for five at stumps on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
Playing only his fourth Test, the Karnataka batter showed tremendous composure on a surface that offered enough bounce and movement to keep the Sri Lankan bowlers interested throughout the day. Padikkal was not at his most fluent, with his 168-ball innings containing only occasional glimpses of the elegant strokeplay associated with him, but the value of his knock lay in the circumstances.
He was dropped on both zero and one, yet refused to let those reprieves affect his concentration. By the close, Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on seven and debutant Saransh Jain on four, with India having negotiated a demanding day against a spirited Sri Lankan attack.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test: Devdutt Padikkal produced a superb 117 to rescue India from a difficult opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, taking them to 300 for five at stumps in Colombo on Sunday. Playing only his fourth Test, Padikkal showed remarkable patience and composure on a surface offering bounce and movement to the Sri Lankan bowlers.
Padikkal shared a 120-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made 45, and captain Shubman Gill, who scored 50, before both fell after promising starts. Rishabh Pant’s innings was cut short at three when he was struck on the forearm by Lahiru Kumara and retired hurt, leaving Padikkal with greater responsibility.
The Karnataka batter reached his second Test century in as many matches, having been given two early reprieves after being dropped on zero and one. He negotiated short-pitched deliveries intelligently and played spinners with a compact defence before reaching three figures.
Keshara Nuwantha eventually bowled him, but Padikkal had already guided India towards relative safety. Ravindra Jadeja added 74 with Padikkal before also falling to Asitha Fernando.
Kumara had earlier dismissed KL Rahul and also struck Jadeja on the forearm. Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain were unbeaten at stumps.
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