India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1 Result: India Finish on 300/5 at Stumps
India finished Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka on 300/5 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo after choosing to bat first.
The visitors were in early trouble after losing KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, but Devdutt Padikkal and captain Shubman Gill rebuilt India's innings with a century partnership.
Padikkal continued his outstanding form against Sri Lanka, scoring another century after his 167 in the first Test. He finished Day 1 as India's leading scorer with 117 runs.
India won the toss and elected to bat first. Sri Lanka will begin Day 2 looking for early wickets.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1 Scorecard
| Team | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| India | 300/5 | Stumps, Day 1 |
| Sri Lanka | Yet to bat | India batting first |
Sri Lanka Strike Early on Day 1
India made a positive start after Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat, but Sri Lanka managed to remove both opening batters during the first session.
KL Rahul was dismissed for 18, edging Lahiru Kumara behind the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal then fell for 45 after Asitha Fernando produced a delivery that breached his defence.
India were reduced to 88/2 at lunch, giving Sri Lanka an opportunity to take control of the opening day.
Devdutt Padikkal Hits Another Century
Devdutt Padikkal once again proved to be India's standout batter against Sri Lanka, producing a superb century in Colombo.
After scoring 167 in the first Test at Galle, Padikkal followed it up with another hundred in the second Test. He was dropped early in his innings but made Sri Lanka pay for the missed opportunity.
Devdutt Padikkal's Day 1 Performance
Padikkal produced another excellent innings against Sri Lanka after his 167 in the opening Test.
Shubman Gill Completes 3,000 Test Runs
India captain Shubman Gill also reached a major career milestone during Day 1, becoming the fourth-youngest Indian batter to reach 3,000 Test runs.
Gill reached the milestone during his innings before going on to score a half-century. He eventually fell for 50 just before the tea interval.
Shubman Gill's Milestone
Gill became the fourth-youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs during the second Test in Colombo.
Rishabh Pant Injury Scare on Day 1
Rishabh Pant was struck on the wrist while batting and subsequently left the field retired hurt. Further assessment is expected to determine his availability for the remainder of the Test.
Pant's injury was one of the major concerns for India late on Day 1. The wicketkeeper-batter was unable to continue after being hit on the wrist.
Asitha Fernando Leads Sri Lanka's Bowling Attack
Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's most successful bowler on Day 1. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and finished the day with three wickets.
Lahiru Kumara also contributed with a wicket, dismissing KL Rahul early in India's innings.
Asitha Fernando
Fernando provided Sri Lanka with important breakthroughs during India's first innings.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights
India's first session was evenly balanced. Sri Lanka removed both Indian openers, but India recovered strongly through Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill.
Padikkal and Gill added a substantial partnership to move India from early trouble into a dominant position. Gill's dismissal just before tea gave Sri Lanka a late breakthrough.
India continued scoring in the final session and reached 300/5 at stumps, leaving the visitors in a strong position heading into Day 2.
Key Moments from Day 1
| Moment | Impact |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul dismissed | Sri Lanka made the first breakthrough |
| Jaiswal dismissed for 45 | India reduced to 66/2 |
| Gill reaches 3,000 Test runs | Major career milestone |
| Gill scores 50 | India rebuild strongly |
| Padikkal scores 117 | Second straight big score vs Sri Lanka |
| Pant retires hurt | India suffer injury concern |
| India reach 300/5 | Visitors finish Day 1 strongly |
India Take Control After Early Setbacks
Losing two early wickets could have put India under serious pressure, but Padikkal and Gill's partnership changed the direction of the innings.
With India ending the day at 300/5, Sri Lanka now face the challenge of taking India's remaining wickets quickly on Day 2 before the visitors build an even larger total.
India vs Sri Lanka Series Situation
India entered the second Test with a 1-0 lead after winning the opening Test in Galle by 165 runs.
A strong first-innings total in Colombo would give India an excellent opportunity to push for another victory and complete a series sweep.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, need to fight back with the ball on Day 2 and prevent India from establishing an overwhelming first-innings advantage.
What to Expect on Day 2
India will look to extend their score beyond 350 and ideally build towards a total that puts Sri Lanka under significant pressure.
Sri Lanka's priority will be to remove India's lower order quickly and avoid allowing the visitors to post a huge total. The availability of Rishabh Pant will also be closely watched after his wrist injury on Day 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1 result?
India finished Day 1 on 300/5 after choosing to bat first in Colombo.
What was India's score at stumps on Day 1?
India were 300/5 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test.
Who scored a century for India on Day 1?
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 runs for India on Day 1.
How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill scored 50 runs and also reached the milestone of 3,000 Test runs.
Who took the most wickets for Sri Lanka on Day 1?
Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's leading wicket-taker with three wickets.
What happened to Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant was hit on the wrist while batting and left the field retired hurt. His further availability will depend on the assessment of the injury.
Who won the toss in the second Test?
India won the toss and elected to bat first.
Where is the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test being played?
The second Test is being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 1: Final Takeaway
India recovered impressively from losing two early wickets to finish Day 1 on 300/5.
Devdutt Padikkal's 117 was the standout batting performance, while Shubman Gill's fifty and his 3,000-Test-run milestone added to India's strong day.
Sri Lanka did manage important breakthroughs through Asitha Fernando, but India ended the opening day firmly in control. The biggest concern for India is now Rishabh Pant's wrist injury.