Rahul, Padikkal fifties power India to 197-1 in Galle
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- KL Rahul was unbeaten on 77 and Devdutt Padikkal on 84, the pair raising 150 runs together to steer India to 197-1 at tea on day one of the opening Test at Galle.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 before lunch following a mix-up with Rahul, the only wicket India lost across the first two sessions.
- India did not lose a wicket in the second session, with Sri Lanka rotating through six bowlers who failed to take a single wicket across the day.
- India are playing their 600th Test overall, a milestone that coincides with the 50th Test hosted at Galle, giving the day one display added historical context.
Why it matters: India's 197-1 at tea gives them firm control of the opening Test at Galle, with both set batters returning after the break to push for a match-defining first-innings total. The fact that six Sri Lankan bowlers were used without success highlights how comprehensively the touring batters neutralized the home attack.
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