Devdutt Padikkal hit a resilient 117 to guide India to 300/5 on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Despite early top-order wickets and Rishabh Pant retiring hurt due to a forearm blow from pacer Lahiru Kumara, Padikkal anchored the innings with a 120-run partnership alongside skipper Shubman Gill (50). India ended the opening day with Dhruv Jurel (7*) and debutant Saransh Jain (4*) at the crease.

What is the current score of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test on Day 1? India finished the opening day at 300 for 5 in 85 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.

How did Devdutt Padikkal perform in the first innings? Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 off 168 balls, marking his second Test century in consecutive matches. After being dropped early on 0 and 1, Padikkal anchored India’s innings, combining with captain Shubman Gill for a 120-run third-wicket partnership. His knock included 12 boundaries before he was bowled by Keshara Nuwantha late in the day.

What happened to Rishabh Pant during the match? Rishabh Pant retired hurt after scoring 3 runs when he copped a blow on his left forearm/wrist from a short-pitched delivery by pacer Lahiru Kumara in the 58th over. Following medical attention on the field, Pant was replaced at the crease by Ravindra Jadeja. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed after stumps that Pant is expected to be fit to bat on Day 2.

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Who were the key performers for both teams on Day 1? For India, Devdutt Padikkal (117), Shubman Gill (50), Yashasvi Jaiswal (45), and Ravindra Jadeja (43) were the main run-contributors. For Sri Lanka, pacer Asitha Fernando was the most effective bowler, taking 3 wickets for 46 runs, while Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwantha claimed one wicket each.