India, Aug. 16 -- Despite losing almost four hours to frustrating rain delays, India maintained their iron grip on the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Powered by an elegant 167 from Devdutt Padikkal and rapid contributions from the middle order, the visitors posted a commanding 460-9 by the close of Day 2. While Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha engineered a late fightback to keep the hosts alive, India's aggressive scoring rate of nearly four runs an over ensured they finished the truncated day in a position of immense strength.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2:

Play on Day 2 was scheduled to begin 15 minutes early to make up for lost time on Saturday, where only 73 overs were bowled. Instead, persis...