IND vs SL 2nd Test: Devdutt Padikkal piles misery on Sri Lanka as India take proceedings on Day 1 - Action in images

IND vs SL, 2nd Test Day 1: Check the entire action in images as India take early advantage in the second Test of the three-match series. 

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Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for 43 on the cusp of stumps as India ended Day 1 at 300/5 with Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain in the middle.  (AFP)

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Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers on Day 1, taking three wickets. He dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill.  (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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India's Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during day one of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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Rishabh Pant walked back to the pavilion after being retired hurt during the first day of the second Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India. He was struck on the hand by a Lahiru Kumara delivery.  (AFP)

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Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal were involved in a 120-run stand for the third wicket on Day 1.  (AFP)

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Shubman Gill looked set for a big one but he ended up losing his wicket against the run of play, walking back to the hut after scoring 50.  (AFP)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in an ugly exchange with Asitha Fernando post his dismissal. The left-hander charged back after being provoked. There was a case of helmet butting, and Jaiswal is now in danger of being fined.  (ANI Photo)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in ominous touch but his stay was cut short by Asitha Fernando, who dismissed him for 45. His knock was studded with nine boundaries.  (ANI Photo)

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KL Rahul played a horrendous shot to give his wicket away. He walked back to the hut after scoring 18 runs off 33 balls. He was dismissed by Lahiru Kumara (ANI Photo)