India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Test Warm Up Match

Sri Lanka Cricket XI struck again as Ramesh Mendis dismissed Dhruv Jurel for just 1 off 9 balls, leaving India at 174/4 after 44 overs. Jurel's brief stay ended thanks to a stunning catch in the field, handing Mendis another wicket after he had.

Rishabh Pant's bid for valuable match practice ended quickly as the India wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for 2 off 5 balls. Promoted to the crease after Devdutt Padikkal retired out on a superb 103, Pant looked to take on Ramesh Mendis but miscued his lofted.

What Happened

Devdutt Padikkal capped a superb knock with a century, reaching the three-figure mark in just 121 balls with 14 boundaries before retiring out to allow Rishabh Pant valuable batting practice ahead of the opening Test. Padikkal's composed 103 anchored India's recovery after.

• Rasantha continued to anchor the innings and eventually made 71, helping Sri Lanka XI remain in control through the first two sessions.

• Madushka looked set for a bigger score before a mix-up resulted in his run-out for 66, handing India their first breakthrough.

• Openers Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha laid a solid platform with a century opening stand, putting India's pace attack under pressure on a surface that offered little movement.

Key Details

India's recovery gathered further momentum as Devdutt Padikkal and Ravindra Jadeja stitched together a 50-plus partnership, taking the visitors to 150/2 after 38 overs. Padikkal continued to lead the charge with a fluent 87 off 115 balls, laced with 10 fours, while.

• After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sri Lanka Cricket XI made full use of favourable batting conditions.

• Jadeja later trapped Ramesh Mendis lbw, while Suthar wrapped up an impressive day by dismissing Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored after tea with a fluent 52.

• The final session belonged to Kuldeep, who dismissed Ahan Wickramasinghe and Anjala Bandara in quick succession as the wrist-spinner began extracting significant turn from the worn surface.

Why It Matters

After losing KL Rahul for a well-made 40, India have continued their recovery through a promising new partnership between Devdutt Padikkal (79) and Ravindra Jadeja (12). The pair have added an unbeaten 37 runs off 58 balls, taking India to 133/2 in.

• Brar added another breakthrough just before tea by dismissing Pavan Rathnayake, allowing India to claw their way back into the contest.

• Jadeja struck first after lunch, bowling Pasindu Sooriyabandara, before Suthar removed the well-set Rasantha by enticing him out of his crease.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by The Times of India as more details emerge