Padikkal, Gill forge 120-run stand as India build strong Test innings vs Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal struck his second Test century during India's ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He shared a 120-run partnership with India captain Shubman Gill, batting at number three and four respectively. The left-right combination proved effective, adding fluency and balance to India's batting lineup. It was only the third century partnership between the two since 2019, suggesting their combination remains relatively rare but impactful. Cricket observers see the stand as an early sign of a potentially prolific batting partnership for India's future.