Padikkal and Jurel Consolidate India's Lead in Galle Test

India consolidated its position in the Galle Test on Day 2, despite intermittent rain and a compressed schedule that saw four wickets fall in the final 15 overs.

Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with a patient knock, while Dhruv Jurel contributed a 66-ball 50 to build on his previous performance of 141* and 53 from last month.

Sri Lanka's debutant spinner Nuwantha Keshara claimed his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Rishabh Pant, while KL Rahul was dismissed for 82 after a sharp catch by close-in fielders.