A terrible mix-up led to Yashasvi Jaiswal ‘s run-out on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. During the 11th over of the Indian innings, KL Rahul knocked the delivery from Keshara Nuwantha towards the bowler and went for a single. However, in an attempt to stop the ball, Nuwantha knocked Jaiswal off balance on the non-strikers’ end. The collision led to some confusion between the batters and both of them ended up at the non-striker’s end. Prabath Jayasurya threw the ball to wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella who disloged the bails. Dickwella and Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva even had a chat about whether to appeal the dismissal or not.
Both teams are eyeing crucial points across the two-test series for staying in contention for the 2027 World Test Championship final. India is currently in fifth place, while hosts Sri Lanka are sixth. India opted for three spinners along with two pacers – the same combination it played in its last match against Afghanistan in June. It has included three left-arm spinners in Ravindra Jadeja , Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar . Meanwhile, the Galle International Stadium is hosting its 50th test. The pitch should aid batters on the first two days, with spin taking prominence as the game progresses.
