Stumps on Day 2. India end on 460/9. After rain delayed play for much of the day, India have come out and added another 172 runs today. Devdutt Padikkal extended his score to 167, Dhruv Jurel slammed a half-century too. India definitely on the front foot in Galle, as things stand.

IND 460/9 (116)

Kuldeep Yadav gets into the act with the bat! The left-hander steps out against Jayasuriya and slams him for a boundary over mid-off. No fielder in the deep, excellent placement and timing from the tialender.

IND 460/9 (116)

OUT! Manav Suthar departs! The southpaw doesn't connect it well and finds the fielder at long-on. India are nine down and Sri Lanka need just one more to wrap this innings up.

Manav Suthar c Lahiru Udara b Prabath Jayasuriya 24(43) [4s-2]

IND 447/9 (113.1)

Mohammed Siraj is GONE! You live by the sword, you die by it. In an attempt to up the ante, Siraj perishes. He tries to smash a big one on the leg side but gets caught at deep mid-wicket. India are eight down.

Mohammed Siraj c Dhananjaya b Asitha Fernando 11(15) [6s-1]

IND 447/8 (113

Kuldeep Yadav is padded up, while Mohammed Siraj is having some fun out there in the middle. He has scored 11 runs off 10 balls, including a massive six. India are only four runs away from reaching 450.

IND 446/7 (112)

110.3 - SIX! Oh, my goodness! Look at that shot from Mohammed Siraj. He gets under the ball and smashes it for a biggie to wide of long-on. The fast bowler has been working on his batting, and the results are quite evident.

OUT! Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva takes a blinder! Dhruv Jurel gets a leading edge on the bowling of Prabath Jayasuriya. The ball goes to the right of de Silva, who jumps from first slip and takes a sensaitonal catch.

Dhruv Jurel c Dhananjaya b Prabath Jayasuriya 51(68) [4s-4 6s-1]

IND 432/7 (109.1)

Dhruv Jurel slams his half-century in 66 balls! He gets there with a couple on the third ball of the over. This has been a well-controlled knock from Jurel, though he has had his share of luck, especially when Dhananjaya de Silva dropped him at first slip.

IND 432/6 (109)

A four on the leg side, and Dhruv Jurel moves to 48 with it. Lahiru Kumara pitches it short, and Jurel is ready for it. He gets into position and pulls the ball through deep backward square leg for a boundary.

IND 424/6 (108)

Dhruv Jurel and Manav Suthar have stitched together 36 runs for the seventh wicket so far. This partnership has once again put India on top. Jurel is just eight runs away from a half-century.

IND 413/6 (106)

Lahiru Kumara bowls a short of length delivery outside off stump and Manav Suthar cuts it. He gets a thick outside edge but it luckily falls safely to run away for a four. This helps India cross the mark of 400 runs.

IND 401/6 (103.4)

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva drops a regulation catch on the fifth ball of the over. Dhruv Jurel cuts the ball hard and gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies towards de Silva, who fails to catch it. The host team captain was actually not ready for it.

IND 390 /6 (102)

SIX! Stunning shot from Dhruv Jurel! He jumps out of his crease as Keshara Nuwantha gives the delivery some flight. Jurel slams it powerfully over cow corner for a biggie. India are 12 runs away from reaching 400.

IND 388/6 (101)

OUT! Ravindra Jadeja departs! Keshara Nuwantha gets him. He pitches it up, and Jadeja misses the ball while trying to defend on the front foot. The umpire gives it out, and the decision stands despite Jadeja going upstairs. The wicket falls on umpire's call.

IND 377/6 (98.1)

The action is underway in Galle. Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja aim to rebuild for India, who lost three quick wickets in the second session today.

This session was dominated by Sri Lanka. They picked up three Indian wickets, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal, while conceding 76 runs in the 21 overs they bowled. The hosts were struggling with the old ball, but once they took the second new ball at the start of the 81st over, their position in the game changed. India, however, will feel they are still in a strong position.

IND 364/5 (94)

OUT! Devdutt Padikkal has been stumped! This is a big, big wicket for Sri Lanka! Padikkal jumps out of his crease but completely misses the delivery from Prabath Jayasuriya. The wicketkeeper collects the ball and completes the formalities.

Devdutt Padikkal st Niroshan Dickwella b Prabath Jayasuriya 167(230) [4s-15 6s-1]

IND 357/5 (91.3)

Despite losing the wickets of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, India have kept the scoreboard ticking. They have scored 65 runs in the 17 overs bowled today. Devdutt Padikkal is unbeaten on 165. He should aim for his maiden double century.

IND 353/4 (90)

Beautiful shot from Devdutt Padikkal! He is playing the new ball brilliantly. Asitha Fernando bowls a short delivery outside off. It angles away, and Padikkal hits it off the back foot for a four through point.

IND 339/4 (87.4)

Devdutt Padikkal scores his maiden 150 in Test cricket! This is turning out to be a fairytale for the Indian southpaw. He scored his maiden Test hundred yesterday and has capitalised on it today by reaching 150.

IND 327/4 (86)

OUT! Brilliant catch at forward short leg, and KL Rahul is GONE! The delivery from Keshara Nuwantha surprises KL Rahul as he tries to work it on the leg side. The right-handed batter ends up flicking it towards the fielder at forward short leg, where Nishan Fernando shows amazing reflexes to grab the stunner.

Rahul c Nishan Fernando b Keshara Nuwantha 82(175) [4s-10 6s-1]

IND 319/4 (84.1)

This is a beautiful cut shot from Devdutt Padikkal for four! Keshara Nuwantha bowls it slightly short outside off. The Indian southpaw goes on the back foot and cuts it to the right of the point fielder for a boundary. He moves to 143 with that shot.

IND 316/3 (82.1)

OUT! The new ball brings luck for Sri Lanka! They manage to break the 71-run stand for the third wicket. Rishabh Pant jumps out of his crease and tries to smash Keshara Nuwantha's delivery for a biggie, but he ends up getting caught. The long-off fielder runs to his right and takes the catch. KL Rahul is back in the middle.

Rishabh Pant c Sonal Dinusha b Keshara Nuwantha 39(62) [4s-4 6s-1]

IND 307/3 (80.4)

Second new ball is available and Sri Lanka won't waste any time in taking it. Sri Lanka will continue with spin. Keshara Nuwantha is set to bowl the 81st over.

300 comes up for India! Pant pushes towards long-off for a single and brings up India's 300 in Galle. The visitors are in complete control at the moment.

D Padikkal: 135*

R Pant: 35*

Action resumes in Galle after a lengthy rain stoppage! Slightly short from Jayasuriya, and Pant rocks back to slam it past deep midwicket. Pant moves into the 30s.

IND: 294/2 (74)

Rain has stopped in Galle! Bright sunshine now and the covers are coming off. We also have a new start time - 2:35 PM IST.

4pm first session.

4:20 - 6pm second session.

43 overs scheduled.

No, no, nooooo! The rain has returned! The action on Day 2 was set to start in just a couple of minutes, but the rain has marred the show again. The ground staff were covering the ground, and the wait continues.

Well, here is the good news we all have been waiting for! The action is set to start at 2:15 PM IST. The Indian team started with a huddle and then dispersed across the ground for training. KL Rahul is looking fit, and that is good news for India. He is training alongside his teammates.

The conditions have improved a lot now. Most of the covers have been taken off, with the sun out. Meanwhile, the Indian players are preparing to practise on the side pitch.

There is no rain at the moment in Galle, and the inspection is currently underway. We continue to wait for an official update. However, persistent rain has ensured that the match could not begin for more than an hour. Stay connected!

We have an inspection time! If things go well, the umpires will have a walk around the ground for an inspection. This is scheduled for 12:40 PM IST. Let's hope there is no more rain and that we get to see some action.

Conditions have become a bit better in Galle, with the sky clearing up a little now. It's definitely better than what it was around half an hour ago. The covers are also being taken off.

There are dark clouds all over the stadium and a bit of rain as well. We might not be able to have any play for the next hour or so. And if it continues like this, the prospects look even gloomier.

Well, the rain has stopped once again and the covers are being peeled off. We have already lost more than two hours of play on Day 2. Is this going to have an impact on the result of the game? Well, it's hard to say at this point, as we still have three days remaining after today.

So, the ground staff were right with their prediction. The rain is back, and that is why the covers were laid on the ground as a precautionary measure.

These are not good signs for India, as they need to win this game to keep their World Test Championship final hopes alive.

The umpires are inspecting the ground. While there is no rain, the clouds are a bit dark. However, the light is good for play. By this time, the match should have started. Oh, no! The covers have been put on again. Maybe the ground staff are expecting some rain.

There is no rain at the moment in Galle. The covers are being taken off and, hopefully, the ground staff clear the water in time. Let's hope there is no more rain today so that we can see some action.

The umpires have called for an early Lunch as the rain continues to play hide and seek. However, we have an updated time for the start of the second session. If things go as planned, it will begin at 12:20 PM IST.

The covers are still on, though there is no drizzle at the moment. The ground staff are in action once again. We might see an early Lunch being taken. The usual Lunch time for this match is 12 PM IST.

The stumps were erected, but they are now being removed and the covers are coming on again. It seems the ground staff are expecting some rain. We have already lost more than an hour of play at the start of the day, and the wait continues.

The rain has truly stopped and the ground staff have gotten to work. As per the current scenario, they will need around an hour to clear the water. The covers are being peeled off.

Once again, the rain stopped and, just when the groundstaff got interested, it started drizzling again. Oh, wait, it seems like it has stopped once more! The groundstaff are back on the ground. The tyres laid over the covers are being taken away. Are the covers set to be removed? Let's wait and find out.

The rain stopped for a moment and, just when all of us became hopeful, it started drizzling again. In case you are frustrated with this intermittent rain, be prepared, as this is how the entire day has been predicted to be. Or let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!

Update from Galle

Start of play on Day 2 has been delayed due to rain.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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The action was rescheduled to start 15 minutes early on Day 2 to make up for the overs lost on the opening day. However, that is not possible now due to rain in Galle. We will have a new start time as soon as the rain stops. Stay connected, folks!

Devdutt Padikkal struck a sublime maiden Test century as India dominated the opening day, reaching 288/2 at Stumps. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls, laced with 12 fours and a six, while Rishabh Pant was not out on 27 off 36 balls, with two boundaries.

Experienced opener KL Rahul retired hurt on 77 after sharing a 150-run partnership with Padikkal. The Karnataka duo took India firmly in control before Rahul was forced to leave the field after suffering cramps in his arm.

Sri Lanka's bowlers toiled hard for little reward, with left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finally making the breakthrough in his 21st over, dismissing India captain Shubman Gill for 16 after the batter attempted a cheeky shot.

The other wicket to fall was that of young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was run out for 32 in the first hour of the day after a mix-up with Rahul.

Devdutt Padikkal is going through terrific form. The southpaw scored 142 not out in the three-day practice game and is now unbeaten on 131 in the first Test against Sri Lanka. He has been just brilliant with his footwork, keeping the Sri Lankan spinners at bay.

Is it going to rain today as well in Galle? The forecast this morning suggests cloudy skies with intermittent light rain, scattered thunderstorms, and a high temperature of around 30°C. The probability of precipitation ranges between 20% and 35% during the daytime, increasing as the day progresses.

The second day's play at Galle will begin at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled start time because of the repeated rain delays at the venue on the opening day. 

Devdutt Padikkal has looked solid since the start of the match, but his game on the back foot has been especially brilliant. Here are his numbers from the unbeaten 131-run knock so far:

Front foot: 40(76), SR: 52.63, 4s/6s: 4/0
Back foot: 82(95), SR: 86.31, 4s/6s: 8/0
Down the track/other: 9(7), SR: 128.57, 4s/6s: 0/1

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka from Galle. Devdutt Padikkal made the first day his own by scoring a brilliant hundred. His performance has all but settled the No. 3 debate in the Indian team. Accompanying him, Rishabh Pant finds himself in the middle of a perfect opportunity to score runs and put an end to his long-standing form issues.