Tezzbuzz Desk- In the first Test being played between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Team India scored 462 runs in the first innings. The Indian team, which returned unbeaten on the second day at the score of 460 runs for 9 wickets, could add only two runs on the third day and was all out for 462 runs. As soon as the wicket of Prasidh Krishna fell, India lost its chance to create a special record. India had a great opportunity to repeat 19 years old history in this innings. In fact, if all the 11 batsmen of Team India had crossed the double figure, it would have been for the first time since 2007. In a test played in 2007, all 11 batsmen of India had scored double digit scores. Anil Kumble also scored a brilliant century in that match. India came very close to this record in the Galle Test, but Prasidh Krishna was out after scoring just 2 runs.
That is, if the famous Krishna in his innings would have added 8 more runsthen all 11 batsmen of India would have had double digit scores in their account and after 19 years, Team India would have repeated this special achievement. However, the wait became longer as soon as Krishna was out. On the third day, Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando wrapped up the Indian innings in just four balls. The biggest story of India's first innings was Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal, who came to bat at number three, scored a brilliant 167 runs. He faced 230 balls and hit 15 fours and one six in his innings. This was his first century in Test cricket and his innings played a big role in putting India in a strong position.
Apart from Padikkal, KL Rahul also batted brilliantly. Rahul scored 82 runs in 175 balls. He was initially retired hurt on 77 runs, but later returned to bat again and took the team's score forward. Dhruv Jurel also scored a useful half-century and played an innings of 51 runs. Although the Indian batting performed well overall, the Sri Lankan spinners made a comeback on the second day and took seven wickets for just 172 runs. Prabhat Jayasuriya took 4 wickets and debutant Keshara Nuwantha took 3 wickets. Despite this, India was successful in reaching 462 runs.
In reply to 462 runs, Sri Lanka did not have a good start and by lunch on the third day they had lost five wickets for 99 runs. This gave India a strong lead in the competition. However, later the Sri Lankan batsmen tried to control the innings. In such a situation, the biggest challenge for India now will be to get a big lead in the first innings by defeating the host team quickly. India could not repeat the history in this match, but Devdutt Padikkal's innings of 167 runs and score of 462 is definitely a big achievement for the team. At the same time, Prasidh Krishna missed out on making a special record due to falling short by 8 runs.