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India posts 300 runs on Day 1 of 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:48 PM
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India reached 300 runs on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, though former player Gautam Gambhir expressed concerns over the innings.
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka got underway with India electing to bat first. By the close of Day 1 the hosts had amassed a total of 300 runs, putting them in a solid position on the scoreboard.
India’s top order contributed the bulk of the runs, navigating the new‑ball attack and building partnerships that steadied the innings. The total, while respectable, left room for a higher score according to some analysts.
Former international batsman and commentator Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the broadcast team, hinted that the innings lacked the usual aggression expected from the Indian side. He suggested that the team needed to accelerate the scoring rate to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
The match will continue tomorrow, with India aiming to convert the platform into a commanding lead before the opposition’s turn to bat.
India’s top order contributed the bulk of the runs, navigating the new‑ball attack and building partnerships that steadied the innings. The total, while respectable, left room for a higher score according to some analysts.
Former international batsman and commentator Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the broadcast team, hinted that the innings lacked the usual aggression expected from the Indian side. He suggested that the team needed to accelerate the scoring rate to put pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
The match will continue tomorrow, with India aiming to convert the platform into a commanding lead before the opposition’s turn to bat.