Devdutt Padikkal Punches the Air in Delight to Celebrate Maiden Hundred in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
Padikkal reached 100 in 134 balls and added 150 with KL Rahul to steady India after an early run-out.
- On August 15, Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, reaching the milestone in 134 deliveries with 9 fours and 1 six.
- India deployed Padikkal to address instability at the number three position after 19 previous Tests saw seven different batters manage just five 50-plus scores across 35 innings.
- Utilizing decisive footwork against Sri Lanka's spin attack, Padikkal struck 9 fours and 1 six while building a commanding partnership of 150 runs from 255 deliveries with Karnataka teammate Rahul.
- Padikkal became only the second left-handed batter to score a Test century for India from the number three position in the 21st century, following Sourav Ganguly, who hit 136 against Zimbabwe in 2002.
- The innings solidified Padikkal's return to the playing XI on a landmark day marking India's 600th Test match, following his exclusion from the squad against Afghanistan.
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Devdutt Padikkal scored a century on the first day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, putting the Indian team in a strong position. Padikkal entered an exclusive club by scoring a century on Independence Day. But do you know who was the first Indian batsman to score a century in international cricket on August 15th?
Devdutt Padikkal Joins Virat Kohli In Elite List With Stroke-Filled Maiden Test Century In Galle
Playing an extremely crucial match in the context of his caree, Padikkal took his first steps towards making himself a name worthy of being put in the number three slot with his maiden Test century in only his third Test match.
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sydneysun.comIndependence Day masterclass: Padikkal joins Virat in elite list with stroke-filled maiden Test ton at Galle
Playing an extremely crucial match in the context of his career, with the regular number three Sai Sudharsan ruled out due to injury, Padikkal took his first steps towards making himself a name worthy of being put in the number three slot with his maiden Test century in only his third Test match.
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