India scored 288/2 in 78 overs on Day 1, batting first after winning the toss. Devdutt Padikkal (131) slammed his maiden Test hundred and remained unbeaten on the special day of Independence Day.
Meanwhile, KL Rahul also scored an unbeaten half-century before walking off the field due to injury concerns. Currently, Rishabh Pant (28*) is at the crease and will come to bat in the Day 2 morning with Padikkal.
From Yashasvi Jaiswal's bizarre mix-up and KL Rahul's injury to Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century, spectators witnessed some incredible moments and records on Day 1 of the India vs Sri Lanka Galle Test. Let's have a quick look at them.
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal falls victim to a costly mix-up
Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out after a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul during an easy single. This incident occurred during the last ball of the 11th over. Jaiswal lost his balance after colliding with bowler Keshara Nuwantha, who was attempting to stop the ball, leaving both batters confused in the middle of the pitch.
As Rahul had already committed to the run, Jaiswal first signalled to continue before turning back, resulting in both batters ending up at the same end. Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella collected the throw and briefly looked towards captain Dhananjaya de Silva before removing the bails, confirming Jaiswal's dismissal.
2. Nishan Madushka suffers blow on helmet off KL Rahul's sweep
A worrying incident took place during the first Test in Galle when Sri Lanka's Nishan Madushka was struck on the helmet by a powerful sweep shot from KL Rahul. The ball, played off the final delivery of Prabath Jayasuriya's over, flew straight towards the short-leg fielder, who ducked in an attempt to protect himself.
Rahul immediately rushed to check on Madushka, while the team physio carried out concussion tests on the Sri Lankan batter. Madushka was later taken off for further assessment.
3. KL Rahul walks off after Tea citing injury concerns
KL Rahul was forced to leave the field shortly after the Tea break after experiencing discomfort in his hands and leg. The India opener had received medical treatment in the dressing room during the interval but continued to appear in visible pain.
Rahul was reportedly suffering from cramps between the middle and ring fingers of his left hand and was also seen limping. As he struggled to continue, India captain Shubman Gill came out to replace him at the crease while Rahul returned to the pavilion. He remained unbeaten at 77 and made a 150-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal.
4. Play was stopped twice due to rain
The game was stopped due to rain starting at lunch time. The players returned from the field and waited for the rain to stop. This is why there was a delay in starting play after lunch.
Just before the start of the 64th over, it rained again. This time the play was stopped for 21 minutes. After the rain stopped, the match resumed.
5. Mascot holds Tricolour on Independence Day during Galle Test
An off-field moment saw a mascot hold out the Tricolour at the Galle International Stadium, to celebrate the occasion of India's Independence Day. The mascot, a lion, stood at one end of the ground, holding the Indian flag, which later became a viral picture.
IND vs SL, Galle Test, Day 1, Records
1. Devdutt Padikkal slams maiden Test hundred on Independence Day
Padikkal recorded his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1 at Galle. With this hundred, he became just the second Indian batter to score a century on Independence Day, after Virat Kohli's 114* against West Indies in 2019.
The left-hander also became the first Indian to score a Test century on Independence Day. Overall, Padikkal joined the list of Indians who scored centuries in Independence Day matches.
2. Rishabh Pant close to 100 sixes in Tests
Pant is playing on 23 runs. He has hit one six in this innings. With this, his tally of sixes in Tests has reached 98.
With just two more sixes, he will become the first Indian to complete a century of sixes in Tests. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag is in second place with 91 sixes.
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