Suthar-inspired India crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Suthar-inspired India crush Sri Lanka in first Test  Dawn

The rain may have tested Galle, but its groundstaff never blinked. Meet the 130-member groundstaff, who raced against the weather, mastered the art of covering the ground and ensured precious playing time was not lost during the first Test between India vs Sri Test played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Cricket — India marked their 600th Test with a commanding 165-run victory in Galle. Driven by a superb 10-wicket match haul from left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who delivered a performance of control, consistency and nerve in only his second appearance at this level. The win handed India a 1-0 lead in the two-match seri

India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.

India has won the first test in Galle by 165 runs on the fifth day just minutes before a heavy downpour might have saved Sri Lanka

India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow pitch

Aug 19 : Manav Suthar claimed six second-innings wickets in a spin-bowling masterclass to fashion India's 165-run victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.Having set Sri Lanka a victory target of 372, India bowled out the hosts for 206 in the post-lunch session on the final day of the contest

Suthar takes 2-17 as Sri Lanka slumps to 99-5 at lunch on Day 3 of 1st cricket test against India  Toronto Star

Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country's 600th Test.

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.