In pics: India stutter on rain-hit day two at Galle before Dhruv Jurel show

Only 43 overs could be bowled and India finished on 460/9 with Dhruv Jurel playing the most important innings of the day.

Updated on: Aug 16, 2026 7:32 PM IST

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Overnight batsman Rishabh Pant looked good for a big innings but then he fell for 39. India resumed the second day on 288/2 after a long rain delay. (PTI)

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Debutant Keshara Nuwantha took three wickets on day two. (PTI)

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India had high hopes from KL Rahul but he could only add five runs to his yesterday's 77. (PTI)

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Devdutt Padikkal resumed from his overnight score of 131 and went on to add 36 runs. (AFP)

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Dhruv Jurel played the most important innings of the day. His 55-run stand with Manav Suthar for the seventh wicket was crucial. (ANI Pic Service)

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Manav Suthar played an important hand of 24 lower down the order. (AFP)

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Prabath Jayasuriya took three wickets on day two. India finished on 460/9 with Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna at the crease. Only 43 overs were bowled on Sunday. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)