India sealed a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka on Day 5 of the 1st Test in Galle, taking a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Set a target of 372 runs in their final innings, the hosts were bowled out for 206.
Match Summary
- India (1st Innings): 462
- Devdutt Padikkal starred with a masterclass 167 (230), supported by KL Rahul's 82 (175). Prabath Jayasuriya was the pick of Sri Lanka's bowlers with 4/109.
- Sri Lanka (1st Innings): 284
- Sonal Dinusha hit a resilient 100 (168) and Niroshan Dickwella added 80 (115). India's Manav Suthar took 4/76 while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 3/57.
- India (2nd Innings): 193
- Rishabh Pant provided quick runs with a brisk 66 (69), while Padikkal added 44 (75). Asitha Fernando led Sri Lanka's attack with 4/31.
- Sri Lanka (2nd Innings): 206 (Target: 372)
- Dinusha fought hard again with 84 (128) alongside Dhananjaya de Silva’s 59 (151). However, Manav Suthar delivered a match-winning spell of 6/55 to wrap up the victory for India.
Key Performances
- Batting Star: Devdutt Padikkal set the tone for India's dominance with his opening-innings 167.
- Bowling Hero: Manav Suthar turned the match on its head, taking 10 wickets overall—including a decisive 6-wicket haul in the fourth innings.
- Sri Lankan Resistance: Sonal Dinusha stood tall for the home side with scores of 100 and 84 across both innings.
Source: Sony Sports
