India secured a significant 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, with Rishabh Pant playing a key role. Despite his dismissal for 39 and 66 runs in each innings, Yuvraj Singh humorously questioned Pant’s ability to reach higher scores during his Instagram post.
The match was marked by heavy rain delays but India emerged victorious, thanks to Manav Suthar’s impressive 10-wicket haul. Other contributors included KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel. This win was crucial for India as they aim to improve their position in the World Test Championship.
After the match, Pant thanked everyone on Instagram, especially the Galle ground staff for maintaining the field despite challenging weather. Yuvraj responded with a playful comment about Pant’s scores, highlighting his near-misses in both innings.
Suthar, playing only his second Test, was instrumental in India’s victory, taking four wickets in the first innings and six in total. Sri Lanka struggled to chase India’s target, with Sonal Dinusha being their top scorer. India reached 464 in their first innings, while Sri Lanka fell short at 284.
In the second innings, India was bowled out for 193, setting a challenging target for Sri Lanka. Despite efforts from Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinusha, they couldn’t bridge the gap. With this win, India leads the two-match series 1-0, with the next Test scheduled in Colombo on August 23.