India, Aug. 24 -- India ended the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on 300/5, with Dhruv Jurel and Saransh Jain unbeaten at stumps. After Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat, Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with an impressive 117, helping India take control despite the rest of the batting order failing to fully capitalise on the strong platform. Sri Lanka were also without key batters Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka due to injuries.

The hosts struck late in the day by dismissing Ravindra Jadeja, who had been dealing with a finger issue, but India still finished in a strong position. Rishabh Pant also picked up a wrist injury and retired hurt earlier in the innings, adding to India's concerns. W...