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IND vs SLC Live: Jadeja, Manav Suthar steady India after Jurel and Pant fall cheaply | The Local News
16:40 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Jadeja retired outRavindra Jadeja has been retired out after scoring 63 runs off 117 balls. Kuldeep Yadav joins Manav Suthar at the crease.
INDIA: 250/6 (66)16:22 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Suthar hits two foursManav Suthar picks up two boundaries in the over against Ramesh Mendis. First, he comes down the track and lofts the ball over extra cover for a one-bounce four.
Then, Mendis bowls full and down the leg side, and Suthar guides it fine for another four. INDIA: 247/5 (64)15:54 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Fifty for Jadeja!
Jadeja brings up his half-century with a well-placed sweep off DS Thilakaratne, finding the gap at deep backward square leg for four runs. It is a well-made fifty from the Indian, though there is no sword celebration this time.
India 215/5 (56)15:09 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: India reach 180/5 at tea after Devdutt Padikkal's centuryIndia go into the tea break on 180 for 5 on the second day. Devdutt Padikkal has been the standout batter, scoring a century before retiring out, but India then lost a couple of quick wickets.
14:29 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Jurel departsSri Lanka Cricket XI struck again as Ramesh Mendis dismissed Dhruv Jurel for just 1 off 9 balls, leaving India at 174/4 after 44 overs. Jurel's brief stay ended thanks to a stunning catch in the field, handing Mendis another wicket after he had earlier removed Rishabh Pant.
INDIA: 174/4 (44)14:20 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Pant departs for 2Rishabh Pant's bid for valuable match practice ended quickly as the India wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for 2 off 5 balls. Promoted to the crease after Devdutt Padikkal retired out on a superb 103, Pant looked to take on Ramesh Mendis but miscued his lofted attempt, offering a simple catch at mid-off.
India: 170/3 (42)14:11 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: 100 for PadikkalDevdutt Padikkal capped a superb knock with a century, reaching the three-figure mark in just 121 balls with 14 boundaries before retiring out to allow Rishabh Pant valuable batting practice ahead of the opening Test. Padikkal's composed 103 anchored India's recovery after the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal, helping the visitors reach 168/2 in 40 overs.
INDIA: 168/2 (40)13:59 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Padikkal, Jadeja add fifty standIndia's recovery gathered further momentum as Devdutt Padikkal and Ravindra Jadeja stitched together a 50-plus partnership, taking the visitors to 150/2 after 38 overs. The pair have added an unbeaten 37 runs off 58 balls, taking India to 133/2 in 33 overs after Rahul was bowled by Keshara Nuwantha.
Padikkal has remained the standout performer, striking 10 boundaries and moving within touching distance of a century, while Jadeja has settled in to support him. INDIA: 133-2 (33)12:59 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: KL Rahul falls for 40Keshara Nuwantha to KL Rahul, OUT!
Bowled! KL Rahul departs for a steady 40 off 67 balls, falling just short of a well-deserved half-century.
He added a valuable 96-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket. A composed knock from Rahul, who found the boundary five times and cleared it once, comes to an end as India lose their second wicket.
Ravindra Jadeja walks out at No. 4.
2 overs12:47 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Fifty up for Devdutt PadikkalDevdutt Padikkal brought up a composed half-century to anchor India's recovery after the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-hander reached his fifty off 61 balls, striking six boundaries.
Padikkal and KL Rahul (38)* have now added an unbeaten 89-run partnership, as India moved to 89/1 in 21 overs. 12:00 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Early LunchRain forced an early lunch on Day 2 of India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, with the visitors well placed at 67/1 in 17 overs, still trailing by 296 runs.
Devdutt Padikkal (44)* and KL Rahul (23)* combined for an unbeaten 67-run partnership to steady the innings. After losing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a silver duck on the second ball of the innings, the duo rebuilt confidently, blunting the Sri Lanka Cricket XI attack.
Padikkal looked fluent throughout, striking six boundaries and moving within touching distance of a half-century, while Rahul played the anchor's role. India added 44 runs in the last 10 overs without losing a wicket before rain forced the players off the field, with the visitors still trailing by 296 runs.
After slipping to 0/1 on the second ball of the innings, the duo counterattacked confidently, with Padikkal taking the aggressive route through five boundaries, while Rahul provided stability at the other end. India have scored 46 runs in the last 10 overs without losing a wicket, steadily reducing the deficit against Sri Lanka Cricket XI's 363/8 declared.
com in Colombo: India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in India's ongoing three-day warm-up fixture at the NCC. Gill took a blow to his finger while training on the eve of the match and didn't take the field on the opening day.
Check more details: - Click Here10:25 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Padikkal leads India's responseIndia have recovered from the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal to reach 17/1 after five overs, with Devdutt Padikkal (13)* taking the attacking route alongside KL Rahul (4)*. Interestingly, 16 of India's first 17 runs have come through boundaries, with Padikkal striking three fours to put the bowlers under pressure after the visitors slipped to 0/1.
India: 17/1 (5)10:04 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Jaiswal departsIndia's reply got off to the worst possible start as Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a silver duck, falling on just the second ball he faced. Vishwa Fernando struck with the new ball, inducing an edge that was safely taken by Dilum Sudeera, leaving India at 0/1.
09:38 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: India seek early breakthroughsAfter conceding a century opening stand, the visitors fought back strongly through their spin attack. Ravindra Jadeja (2/64) and Manav Suthar (2/33) led the charge, while Kuldeep Yadav (2/76) also chipped in with two wickets to leave Sri Lanka XI just two wickets away from being bowled out.
08:50 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Will Shubman Gill take the field today? Shubman Gill is highly unlikely to field today, but he could potentially bat later in the match if required.
During a training session on Thursday, the Indian captain suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger, causing him to sit out the first day of play as a precautionary measure. 07:51 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: What India will look for on Day 2India's immediate objective will be to clean up the remaining two wickets and give the batters maximum time in the middle before the first Test begins on August 15.
The warm-up fixture is the visitors' only opportunity to assess combinations and batting order in match conditions. 07:50 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Spinners shift the momentumIndia's fortunes changed once the slower bowlers came into the attack.
Jadeja struck first after lunch, bowling Pasindu Sooriyabandara, before Suthar removed the well-set Rasantha by enticing him out of his crease. Brar added another breakthrough just before tea by dismissing Pavan Rathnayake, allowing India to claw their way back into the contest.
The final session belonged to Kuldeep, who dismissed Ahan Wickramasinghe and Anjala Bandara in quick succession as the wrist-spinner began extracting significant turn from the worn surface. 07:49 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka XI dominate early exchangesAfter winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka Cricket XI made full use of favourable batting conditions.
Openers Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha laid a solid platform with a century opening stand, putting India's pace attack under pressure on a surface that offered little movement. Madushka looked set for a bigger score before a mix-up resulted in his run-out for 66, handing India their first breakthrough.
07:48 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: India's spin trio dominates day 1Each of the three left-arm spinners picked up two wickets, exploiting increasing assistance from the surface as the day progressed. Jadeja returned figures of 2/64, Kuldeep claimed 2/76, while Suthar impressed with 2/48.
07:47 (IST) Aug 08IND vs SL Live Score: India look to wrap upIndia will look to wrap up Sri Lanka Cricket XI's first innings quickly on Day 2 of the three-day warm-up fixture in Colombo after the hosts reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on the opening day. With regular captain Shubman Gill rested after suffering an impact injury to his right ring finger, KL Rahul led the side on Friday as India's spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav enjoyed an extended workout ahead of the opening Test in Galle.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: India will look to wrap up Sri Lanka Cricket XI's first innings quickly on Day 2 of the three-day warm-up fixture in Colombo after the hosts reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on the opening day. With regular captain Shubman Gill rested after suffering an impact injury to his right ring finger, KL Rahul led the side on Friday as India's spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav enjoyed an extended workout ahead of the opening Test in Galle.
Each of the three left-arm spinners picked up two wickets, exploiting increasing assistance from the surface as the day progressed. Jadeja returned figures of 2/64, Kuldeep claimed 2/76, while Suthar impressed with 2/48.
Tall seamer Gurnoor Brar also chipped in with a wicket, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna went wicketless despite bowling lengthy spells. Sri Lanka XI dominate early exchangesAfter winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka Cricket XI made full use of favourable batting conditions.
Openers Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha laid a solid platform with a century opening stand, putting India's pace attack under pressure on a surface that offered little movement. Madushka looked set for a bigger score before a mix-up resulted in his run-out for 66, handing India their first breakthrough.
Rasantha continued to anchor the innings and eventually made 71, helping Sri Lanka XI remain in control through the first two sessions. Spinners shift the momentumIndia's fortunes changed once the slower bowlers came into the attack.
Jadeja struck first after lunch, bowling Pasindu Sooriyabandara, before Suthar removed the well-set Rasantha by enticing him out of his crease. Brar added another breakthrough just before tea by dismissing Pavan Rathnayake, allowing India to claw their way back into the contest.
The final session belonged to Kuldeep, who dismissed Ahan Wickramasinghe and Anjala Bandara in quick succession as the wrist-spinner began extracting significant turn from the worn surface. Jadeja later trapped Ramesh Mendis lbw, while Suthar wrapped up an impressive day by dismissing Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored after tea with a fluent 52.
What India will look for on Day 2India's immediate objective will be to clean up the remaining two wickets and give the batters maximum time in the middle before the first Test begins on August 15. The warm-up fixture is the visitors' only opportunity to assess combinations and batting order in match conditions.
The bowling unit will be encouraged by the way the spinners grew into the contest, but the team management is also likely to review the performance of the pace attack after Sri Lanka Cricket XI piled up more than 360 runs on the opening day. With Gill's finger injury also under observation, India's batting innings on Day 2 could provide valuable clues regarding the team's preparations and possible combinations for the Galle Test.
Brief Scores: Sri Lanka Cricket XI 363/8 in 90 overs (Ravindu Rasantha 71, Nishan Madushka 66, Sonal Dinusha 52; Ravindra Jadeja 2/64, Manav Suthar 2/48, Kuldeep Yadav 2/76).
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