Padikkal, Rahul fifties power India to 197-1 v Sri Lanka

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - August 1, 2025 India's KL Rahul in action Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo 15 Aug 2026 06:42PM Aug 15 : India's KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal struck unbeaten fifties to propel the tourists to 197-1 at tea on day one of the opening test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Saturday.• Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 before lunch after a mix-up with Rahul. India did not lose a wicket in the second session.• Rahul is batting on 77 having raised 150 runs with Padikkal, who is on 84.• India are playing their 600th test, which is also the 50th test at Galle.• Sri Lanka have used six bowlers but none of them picked up a wicket. Source: Reuters