Official Day 2 highlights via SonyLIV
Devdutt Padikkal answered every question about his place in the XI with a brilliant unbeaten 142 on Day 2 of India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo, dragging India to within touching distance of the hosts' first-innings total. Sri Lanka declared their overnight 363/8 to start the day, and despite an early rain interruption and the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck, India closed on 357/6 — trailing by just six runs with two days left in the three-day fixture.
Catch up on Day 1's report and highlights here if you missed Sri Lanka XI's innings.
Day 2 quick facts
- Venue: Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo
- Sri Lanka XI first innings: 363/8 declared
- India close of play: 357/6 (trail by 6 runs)
- Star performer: Devdutt Padikkal — unbeaten on 142
- Also impressed: KL Rahul (40), Ravindra Jadeja (fifty), Gurnoor Brar (36 off 18)
- Early blow: Yashasvi Jaiswal out for a duck
How the day unfolded
Play was delayed briefly by rain, but once it got underway India lost Jaiswal early, edging behind and giving Sri Lanka XI a promising start with the ball. KL Rahul and Padikkal then steadied things with a 96-run stand for the second wicket, taking India to 67 for 1 at lunch. Rahul fell for 40, but Padikkal kept going — reaching his century before a brief retired-hurt stoppage, then returning later in the innings to push on unbeaten to 142.
India experimented with the batting order through the middle overs, sending Ravindra Jadeja in at No. 4 to get him time in the middle ahead of the Test series; he obliged with a composed fifty of his own. Late in the day, Gurnoor Brar provided a quick 36 off just 18 balls to keep the scoreboard ticking, and India ended the day just six runs shy of Sri Lanka XI's total with four wickets still in hand.
What this means for the Test series
This is exactly the kind of batting response India needed after a bowling-heavy first day. Padikkal's innings in particular strengthens his case for a middle-order spot in the first Test, and getting Jadeja significant batting time against spin-friendly conditions is valuable preparation two-match series that carries World Test Championship points. With one day left in this warm-up fixture, India will likely use the final day to get more bowlers time in the middle rather than push hard for a first-innings lead that's now barely out of reach.
Frequently asked questions
What was India's score at stumps on Day 2?
India closed on 357 for 6, trailing Sri Lanka XI's 363/8 by six runs.
Who scored a century for India on Day 2?
Devdutt Padikkal finished the day unbeaten on 142.
Did rain affect play on Day 2?
Yes, there was a brief rain interruption early in the day before play resumed.
When does the India vs Sri Lanka Test series start?
The two-match Test series begins on August 15, 2026.
Where can I watch the warm-up match live?
It's being telecast on Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website.
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