IND vs SL 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: India take giant strides towards a 1-0 lead; Suthar and Siraj shine

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: 50-run stand for KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal, and that too in both innings of this match. Meanwhile, DDP also finds a boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. IND 59/1

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya almost got the better of KL Rahul after getting hit for a six! The umpire gave it out, and Rahul was about to take a walk, but Devdutt Padikkal convinced him to take the review, and it worked in his favour. The ball was missing the stumps, and Rahul hugged Padikkal straightaway after surviving there.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul has opened up completely now, as in the last over, he reverse-swept one for a four, and now in this, he smashes a six - straight down the ground. He needs to stay longer on the pitch with this approach. IND 49/1

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Wait a minute, KL Rahul breaks the shackles and that too in some style with a six straight down the ground. India needs to up the ante and score some quick runs, and it seems like they have started to realise it. IND 35/1 in 9 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal guides the ball in the gap through fine leg to find a boundary. The left-handed batter is continuing his sublime form in the second innings too. 7 runs came off the over. IND 29/1 in 7 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul remains cautious, assessing the conditions well. He doesn't have a very good fourth innings record, and this is the time for him to step up for the side. The run rate is under 3.5, which won't worry India much. IND 17/1 in 5 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal has already hit a couple of boundaries, and it was expected that he would be the aggressor in the partnership, as the presence of a calm KL Rahul is required in the middle. IND 12/1 in 3 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: OUT! Asitha Fernando with the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over itself as the Indian opener falls for a duck. The pacer forced an edge after Jaiswal stuck on the field and bottom-edged it behind the stumps to Niroshan Dickwella. IND 4/1 in 1 over

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Action begins with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the middle. Asitha Fernando has the ball in hand.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India’s batting effort in the first innings was led by Devdutt Padikkal, who produced a superb 167 to anchor the visitors’ massive total. KL Rahul provided valuable support with a composed 82, while Dhruv Jurel chipped in with a crucial 51. The three knocks formed the backbone of India’s innings and helped them post a commanding first-innings score of 462.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India’s second innings could bring a fascinating contest between the batters and Sri Lanka’s spinners. With the pitch expected to offer more turn as the game progresses, India’s batters will have to be watchful while also finding a way to score quickly and build a sizeable lead.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India will be looking for quick runs from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant as they look to stretch their lead. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, meanwhile, could take on the anchoring role and provide stability at the other end.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India will be hoping the weather stays clear over the final two days, giving them enough time to push for a result in Galle. With the series opener heavily affected by rain so far, the visitors need uninterrupted play to press home their advantage and secure a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings, falling 178 runs short of India’s 462. The hosts struggled to match India’s total before bad weather brought play to an early end, leaving India with a healthy first-innings advantage.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Day 4 of first Test between India and Sri Lanka from Galle.