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India defeats Sri Lanka by 165 runs in first Galle Test

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India secured a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. This victory, achieved during India’s 600th Test match, provides a significant boost to India’s World Test Championship campaign, moving them to fifth in the standings. Sri Lanka, chasing a target of 372, were bowled out for 206 on the fifth day. Despite resilient efforts from captain Dhananjaya de Silva (59) and Sonal Dinusha, who scored 84 in the second innings following a century in the first, the hosts could not overcome the Indian bowling attack. Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was the standout performer, claiming a match haul of 10 wickets in only his second Test. Suthar took 4 wickets in the first innings and 6/55 in the second, including a “decisive triple-wicket maiden” that dismantled the Sri Lankan middle and lower order. ~~His performance surpassed historical figures set by Indian legends Harbhajan Singh~~ Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Russel Arnold compared Suthar’s patient approach and ~~Ravichandran Ashwin for~~ subtle variations to the ~~best bowling figures in Sri Lanka.~~ style of legend Rangana Herath. Devdutt Padikkal was named Player of the Match after scoring 211 runs across both innings, highlighted by a first-class century of 167 in the first innings. In India’s second innings, Rishabh Pant contributed 66 runs and became the fastest Indian player to reach 100 sixes in Test cricket. KL Rahul also contributed 82 runs in the first innings. The match concluded shortly before heavy rain arrived in Galle. As the series moves to the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Arnold suggested Sri Lanka may struggle to balance their lineup, noting that a need for batting depth might prevent them from adding an additional specialist spinner like Ramesh Mendis.

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