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India vice-captain KL Rahul was delighted to see the team ticking several "boxes" during its 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test, and said the match has enhanced their confidence of playing in spin-dominated conditions ahead of some stern assignments.

With magnificent performances from centurion Devdutt Padikkal and a ten-wicket haul from Manav Suthar, Team India secured a massive 165-run win in their 600th Test.

Devdutt Padikkal slammed 167 in the first innings and 44 in the second as India defeated Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle.

Australia (77.78), South Africa (75) and Bangladesh (66.67), fresh from their historic triumph over the Aussies, are placed ahead of India in the WTC points table.

Indian captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal following their standout performances in India's commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test on Wednesday.

Young Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar etched his name in history, surpassing legends Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin to become the Indian bowler with the best match figures in Sri Lanka

India vice-captain KL Rahul said the visitors were determined to push for a result against Sri Lanka because they knew a big shower was coming, with the rain arriving just five minutes after their 165-run victory in Galle.

Riding on a scintillating spell of 6-55 from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, India wrapped up a dominant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.

In a major boost for their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes, India on Wednesday beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the 1st Test in Galle.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to win the battle of mind games against Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella on Day 5 of the first Test in Galle.

Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott reserved huge praise for the India star, labelling him as his favourite modern-day cricketer.

Over the years, Rishabh Pant has kept fans and fellow cricketers amused with his witty comments from behind the stumps.

Rishabh Pant's hilarious request to Devdutt Padikkal on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka went viral on social media, leaving fans thoroughly entertained.

It has been a great outing for India spinner Manav Suthar in the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka as he played a big role in putting the visitors in a dominant position.

Harsha Bhogle was extremely critical of India's batting approach in the second innings on Day 4 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir was left frustrated after Ravindra Jadeja's no-ball denied India a wicket during Day 4 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, IND vs SL 1st Test Day 5 Scorecard LIVE Updates: Manav Suthar took six wickets in the second innings as India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the two-match series on Tuesday in Galle.