The upcoming second Test between Sri Lanka and India is set to get underway on August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. He scored 167 runs with 15 fours and 1 six, followed it up with another important knock of 44 runs in the second innings. India enters the fixture holding a commanding advantage after recording a thumping win over Sri Lanka in the opening game of the two match series at the Galle International Stadium. Devdutt Padikkal, who was only playing his 3rd Test, slammed a counter-attacking ton in the first innings. With the ball, Manav Suthar broke the back of the Sri Lankan batting unit with a ten-wicket haul.
His 6/55 in the second innings sealed the win for the visitors. This victory has helped India secure 12 crucial points in the World Test Championship 2025-27 points table. Shubman Gill and company will aim to make it a 2-0 series win.
