IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal misses fifty but India take 294-run lead at lunch

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IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test Day 4: India head into the lunch break at 116/4, with their lead extended to 294 runs after an eventful first session.

8 Mins agoIndia take 294 runs lead at lunch!

20 Mins agoRishabh Pant smashes SIX!

27 Mins ago100 up for India!

51 Mins agoGill falls cheaply!

1 Hr 10 Mins agoGill hits FOUR!

1 Hr 16 Mins agoRahul falls!

1 Hr 19 Mins agoChandimal Injured!

1 Hr 24 Mins ago50-run stand in both innings!

1 Hr 34 Mins agoRahul survives!

1 Hr 37 Mins agoKL Rahul on fire!

1 Hr 45 Mins agoKL smashes SIX!

1 Hr 49 Mins agoDDP hits FOUR!

10:13 AM IST, Aug 18KL Rahul cautious!

10:03 AM IST, Aug 18DDP - The Aggressor!

9:54 AM IST, Aug 18Jaiswal falls!

9:32 AM IST, Aug 18DDP - The star of India's first innings!

9:20 AM IST, Aug 18IND batters vs SL spinners on Day 4

8:52 AM IST, Aug 18India hoping for rain free days!

8:43 AM IST, Aug 18India have a healthy lead!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India go to lunch at 116/4, taking a 294-run lead into the break after an eventful first session. Sri Lanka’s spinners struck three times, with Devdutt Padikkal missing out on a half-century and KL Rahul departing for 35. Rishabh Pant remains unbeaten on 21 as India maintain a healthy scoring rate....Read More

Shubman Gill’s struggles continued on Day 4 as he was dismissed for just 8, adding to India’s early setbacks. KL Rahul also departed after scoring 35, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck. Sri Lanka’s spinners made full use of the conditions to put India under pressure and leave the visitors in a tricky position.

The opening day saw 17 overs lost, while only 43 overs were possible on Day 2. On Monday, 80.2 of the scheduled 98 overs were bowled, leaving India with precious little time to build a sizeable target and then dismiss Sri Lanka again.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings, with Manav Suthar leading the attack with 4/76 and Ravindra Jadeja claiming 3/57. India will now want to stretch their advantage quickly before giving their bowlers enough time to take 10 wickets and secure a 1-0 lead in the series.

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IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India take 294 runs lead at lunch!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: LUNCH! An action-packed first session comes to an end, with both sides having plenty to take away. India maintained a healthy scoring rate, but Sri Lanka’s spinners struck four times to keep the pressure on. Devdutt Padikkal missed out on his fifty, while KL Rahul departed for 35. Rishabh Pant remains at the crease on 21. IND 116/4.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: DDP falls!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: OUT! Devdutt Padikkal misses his half-century as he gets trapped in front of the wicket for 44, misses out on his fifty as India are four down now. The ball turned back in sharply as Sri Lanka found another wicket here. IND 11/4 in 27.2 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Rishabh Pant smashes SIX!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Rishabh Pant charges down the ground to smash Lahiru Kumara for a maximum. Seven runs came off the over and it shows that Pant is ready to play his attacking shots now. IND 110/3 in 27 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: 100 up for India!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Rishabh Pant brings out a reverse sweep for a boundary as India past 100 here. Pant is crucial for India to score quickly, but he is also under pressure. IND 103/3 in 26 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal nears fifty!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal is marching towards his half-century here. While Rishabh Pant is also looking to play his shots, the spinners are getting the turn now, which is tough to tackle. IND 91/3 in 24 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Gill falls cheaply!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya gets the big fish out cheaply as Shubman Gill falls for just 8. He went for a sweep shot but the ball turned, and he missed it completely and got LBW. He took the review but it was hitting the stumps clearly. A twin failure in this game for Gill.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India 79/2

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal finds a boundary in the last over, while he turned cautious after that, but he has been looking in solid control so far in this innings. IND 79/2

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Gill hits FOUR!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Shubman Gill finds his first boundary as he hits it through the ground at mid-wicket region. It was a bit full and Gill also walked out of the crease to pierce the gap through for a boundary. IND 72/1 in 16 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Rahul falls!

OUT! KL Rahul went for a big shot but mistimed it completely and holed it to substitute Milan for 35. He failed to make use of the lifeline he got earlier, courtesy of DRS. Both openers are back in the hut now. IND 65/2 14.4 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Chandimal Injured!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury to his right shoulder and neck while diving to prevent a boundary while fielding during the first session of day 4. He was assessed by the team physiotherapist and doctor on the ground and has been taken to the hospital for a precautionary scan. Further updates will be provided once the scan results are available.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: 50-run stand in both innings!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: 50-run stand for KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal, and that too in both innings of this match. Meanwhile, DDP also finds a boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. IND 59/1

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Rahul survives!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya almost got the better of KL Rahul after getting hit for a six! The umpire gave it out, and Rahul was about to take a walk, but Devdutt Padikkal convinced him to take the review, and it worked in his favour. The ball was missing the stumps, and Rahul hugged Padikkal straightaway after surviving there.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul on fire!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul has opened up completely now, as in the last over, he reverse-swept one for a four, and now in this, he smashes a six - straight down the ground. He needs to stay longer on the pitch with this approach. IND 49/1

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL smashes SIX!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Wait a minute, KL Rahul breaks the shackles and that too in some style with a six straight down the ground. India needs to up the ante and score some quick runs, and it seems like they have started to realise it. IND 35/1 in 9 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: DDP hits FOUR!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal guides the ball in the gap through fine leg to find a boundary. The left-handed batter is continuing his sublime form in the second innings too. 7 runs came off the over. IND 29/1 in 7 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul cautious!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul remains cautious, assessing the conditions well. He doesn't have a very good fourth innings record, and this is the time for him to step up for the side. The run rate is under 3.5, which won't worry India much. IND 17/1 in 5 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: DDP - The Aggressor!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal has already hit a couple of boundaries, and it was expected that he would be the aggressor in the partnership, as the presence of a calm KL Rahul is required in the middle. IND 12/1 in 3 overs

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Jaiswal falls!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: OUT! Asitha Fernando with the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first over itself as the Indian opener falls for a duck. The pacer forced an edge after Jaiswal stuck on the field and bottom-edged it behind the stumps to Niroshan Dickwella. IND 4/1 in 1 over

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Action begins!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Action begins with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the middle. Asitha Fernando has the ball in hand.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: DDP - The star of India's first innings!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India’s batting effort in the first innings was led by Devdutt Padikkal, who produced a superb 167 to anchor the visitors’ massive total. KL Rahul provided valuable support with a composed 82, while Dhruv Jurel chipped in with a crucial 51. The three knocks formed the backbone of India’s innings and helped them post a commanding first-innings score of 462.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: IND batters vs SL spinners on Day 4

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India’s second innings could bring a fascinating contest between the batters and Sri Lanka’s spinners. With the pitch expected to offer more turn as the game progresses, India’s batters will have to be watchful while also finding a way to score quickly and build a sizeable lead.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India need quick runs!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India will be looking for quick runs from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant as they look to stretch their lead. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, meanwhile, could take on the anchoring role and provide stability at the other end.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India hoping for rain free days!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India will be hoping the weather stays clear over the final two days, giving them enough time to push for a result in Galle. With the series opener heavily affected by rain so far, the visitors need uninterrupted play to press home their advantage and secure a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: India have a healthy lead!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 in their first innings, falling 178 runs short of India’s 462. The hosts struggled to match India’s total before bad weather brought play to an early end, leaving India with a healthy first-innings advantage.

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Hello and welcome!

IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Day 4 of first Test between India and Sri Lanka from Galle.

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