Galle, Aug. 15 -- A sensational maiden Test ton from Devdutt Padikkal and a composed 77 from KL Rahul were the highlights as India made Sri Lanka toil and run around the field for a leather hunt, ending the day one of the first Tests against Sri Lanka, just a few short of the 300-run mark on Saturday.

India was 288/2, with Padikkal (131*) and Rishabh Pant (27*) unbeaten.

In the final session, India started at 197/1, with Padikkal unbeaten at 84*, but KL Rahul retired hurt due to cramps at 77. Skipper Shubman Gill joined Padikkal out in the middle. India reached the 200-run mark in 53.4 overs.

Padikkal made merry against Lahiru Kumara, getting two successive boundaries against him and eventually racing to an extremely special Independen...