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India reach 460 for nine on rain-affected day two in Galle

India reached 460 for nine on day two in Galle as Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight century into 167.

India reached 460 for nine on a rain-affected second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 after reaching his maiden Test century on day one. Sri Lanka's spinners took six of the seven wickets to fall.

Dhruv Jurel added 51 from number six while KL Rahul had retired hurt on 77 on the opening day. Only 43 overs were possible on day two due to rain interruptions.

India will resume on day three with a substantial first-innings lead and seven wickets remaining.

The story so far

Aug 16Devdutt Padikkal's 167 forces rethink on India's number three spot
Padikkal's maiden Test century has created a genuine selection dilemma at number three that extends beyond naming one player.
Aug 12Devdutt Padikkal’s warm-up century locks India’s No. 3 for Galle
Padikkal’s century removed any doubt over India’s number three selection for Galle.

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