Delhi:Indian batsmen performed brilliantly on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Team India, who came to bat first after winning the toss, has scored 300 runs for 5 wickets by the end of the day's play. Devdutt Padikkal continued his excellent form and scored a century in the second consecutive Test, while captain Shubman Gill also played a half-century.

KL Rahul's bat did not work

India got its first blow at the score of 37 runs, when KL Rahul, after scoring 18 runs, was caught by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella off the ball of Lahiru Kumara. After this, Yashasvi Jaiswal batted fast and scored 45 runs in 53 balls with the help of 9 fours.

However, he could not complete his half-century and was bowled by Asitha Fernando. After getting out, a heated argument was also seen between Jaiswal and Fernando. After this India's score became 2 wickets for 66 runs.

Padikkal and Gill took over the innings

After the fall of two wickets for 66 runs, the stars of the previous match Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill took charge.

Both of them batted brilliantly and made a partnership of 120 runs for the third wicket and brought India out of the initial shock.

Captain Shubman Gill batted with patience. He scored 50 runs in 108 balls with the help of 6 fours. However, soon after completing his half-century, he was out on the ball of Asitha Fernando.

On the other hand, Padikkal continued his excellent form in the Galle Test in Colombo also. Padikkal, who scored 167 runs in the first test, also scored a century in the second test.

He scored 117 runs in 193 balls, which included 12 fours. His innings was ended by Keshara Nuvanta.

Rishabh Pant retired hurt

The team suffered a big blow in the 58th over of the Indian innings, when Rishabh Pant retired hurt and walked out of the field after injuring his wrist.

Pant tried to play a pull shot on Lahiru Kumara's short ball, but the ball hit his glove and hit his wrist. Pant immediately appeared in pain.

The physio treated him on the field and applied an ice pack on his wrist. Even after a long time, he did not feel comfortable, after which he had to leave the field.

After Pant was out, Ravindra Jadeja came to bat and along with Padikkal took the innings forward.

Jadeja also played a fast innings

Ravindra Jadeja hit some good shots as soon as he came and along with Padikkal, put India in a strong position. He scored 43 runs in 83 balls. However, shortly before the end of the day's play, Asitha Fernando bowled him out. Till the end of the day's play, Dhruv Jurel is unbeaten on 7 runs and Saransh Jain is unbeaten on 4 runs. India has scored 300 runs for 5 wickets in 85 overs.

Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler

Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka. He took 3 wickets for 46 runs in 16 overs. Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwanta got one success each.

Brief score of first day

India: 300/5 (85 overs)

Devdutt Padikkal: 117 runs

Shubhman Gill: 50 runs

Asitha Fernando: 3/46