Devdutt Padikkal Scores Maiden Test Century in Galle Against Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on Day 1 of the Galle Test, helping India reach a stumps total of 288/2 against Sri Lanka.

Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls, marking the first century by an Indian No. 3 batter since Shubman Gill's ton against Bangladesh in September 2024.

The innings, which included a proactive approach against spin, serves as a strong statement for Padikkal's future selection after he previously struggled to secure the No. 3 spot.