IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal hold fort as India go to lunch with two wickets down

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill celebrates the dismissal of Niroshan Dickwella. IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test : India arrive at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo with the chance to turn a strong tour into a statement series victory. Shubman Gill's side lead the two-Test series 1-0 after a commanding 165-run win in Galle, where Devdutt Padikkal's superb 167 set up the game before Manav Suthar ripped through the hosts with a 10-wicket match haul. India will now be eyeing a 2-0 sweep and what would be their first Test series victory away from home since the West Indies tour in 2023. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have plenty to fight for as they attempt to salvage the series, but their task has been complicated by the absences of Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal, with Pathum Nissanka also unavailable. With the SSC surface and India's combination of spinners once again under the spotlight, the toss and the team selections could have a major bearing on how the final Test unfolds. ...Read More

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar will carry plenty of attention after starring in Galle. Padikkal struck a superb 167, while Suthar's 10-wicket match haul dismantled Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill remains the pillar of this batting line-up, while Ravindra Jadeja's all-round influence could become increasingly important if the SSC surface begins offering significant assistance to spin.

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India made a commanding start to the series with a 165-run victory in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal's superb 167 laid the foundation with the bat before left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took over, completing a sensational 10-wicket match haul. Sri Lanka were unable to recover from India's sustained pressure, leaving Shubman Gill's side one win away from a 2-0 sweep.

IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India have already drawn first blood in the series, but the job is not done yet. Shubman Gill's side will be hunting a 2-0 sweep after their emphatic victory in Galle, while Sri Lanka need a response to keep the contest alive. With conditions at the SSC likely to bring spin into play, another demanding five days could be in store.