Devdutt Padikkal Hits Century as India Dominates Colombo Test

Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 runs to lead India to 300 for 5 on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Padikkal became the first Indian No. 3 since 2018-19 to hit consecutive away Test centuries, while Asitha Fernando led Sri Lanka's bowling with 3 for 46.

Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist by a delivery from Lahiru Kumara, and debutant Saransh Jain reached the crease as India finished the day's play.