India secured a 1-0 lead in their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, completing a 165-run victory on Day 5 of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026 at the Galle International Stadium. Powered by left-arm spinner Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket match haul (6-55 in the second innings) and Devdutt Padikkal’s first-innings 167, Shubman Gill’s side bowled Sri Lanka out for 206 in pursuit of 372.
The match was headlined by Rishabh Pant becoming the fastest player in cricket history to reach 100 Test sixes, taking just 89 innings to break Adam Gilchrist’s long-standing world record.
Match Summary: India vs Sri Lanka (1st Test, Galle)
| Match Attribute | Details |
| Tournament | ICC World Test Championship (2025–2027) |
| Venue | Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka |
| India 1st Innings | 462 all out (Devdutt Padikkal 167, KL Rahul 82) |
| Sri Lanka 1st Innings | 284 all out (Sonal Dinusha 100, Niroshan Dickwella 80; Suthar 4-76) |
| India 2nd Innings | 193 all out (Rishabh Pant 66, Devdutt Padikkal 44; Asitha Fernando 4-31) |
| Sri Lanka 2nd Innings | 206 all out (Sonal Dinusha 84, Dhananjaya de Silva 59; Manav Suthar 6-55) |
| Result | India won by 165 runs |
Padikkal’s 167 Sets Up India’s Massive First-Innings Lead
After Shubman Gill opted to bat on a slow turner, Devdutt Padikkal anchored the innings with a brilliant maiden Test century (167 off 240 balls). Supported by KL Rahul’s 82, India piled up 462 runs.
Sri Lanka responded with 284, built around Sonal Dinusha’s century (100) and Niroshan Dickwella’s 80. However, young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 in his opening spell, giving India a commanding 178-run first-innings advantage.
Devdutt Padikkal's 1st Innings Performance:
Runs: 167 | Balls: 240 | Fours: 19 | Sixes: 3
Partnerships: 124 with KL Rahul (82)
Rishabh Pant Makes History with 100th Test Six
India pushed their lead past 370 during a rapid second-innings display. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant top-scored with a punchy 66 off 53 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries and two sixes.
When Pant dispatched pace bowler Lahiru Kumara over the ropes, he became the fastest player in Test cricket history to reach 100 sixes, achieving the feat in 89 innings and eclipsing Adam Gilchrist’s milestone of 130 innings.
World Record: Rishabh Pant is the first Indian batter and the fastest player globally (89 innings) to reach 100 sixes in Test match cricket.
Manav Suthar‘s Six-For Dismantles Sri Lanka on Day 5
Chasing a daunting fourth-innings target of 372 at Galle—where the highest successful chase is 344—Sri Lanka resumed Day 5 at 84-4. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva (59) and Sonal Dinusha (84) staged a 95-run fifth-wicket partnership to frustrate the Indian attack through the early morning session.
Ravindra Jadeja broke the stand by dismissing De Silva LBW, before Manav Suthar ran through the lower order. Suthar finished with second-innings figures of 6 for 55, taking 10 wickets in the match as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 shortly after lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026 in Galle?
India won the 1st Test by 165 runs, bowling out Sri Lanka for 206 in their second innings to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
What world record did Rishabh Pant break during the Galle Test?
Rishabh Pant became the fastest player in Test history to reach 100 sixes, reaching the milestone in 89 innings to break Adam Gilchrist’s record (130 innings).
Who was the star bowler for India in the 1st Test against Sri Lanka?
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was the standout bowler, taking 4 for 76 in the first innings and 6 for 55 in the second innings to finish with match figures of 10 for 131.
What was Devdutt Padikkal’s score in the 1st Test?
Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs in India’s first innings and added a fluent 44 runs in the second innings.
India’s decisive victory in the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026 at Galle highlights the team’s adaptability on spin-friendly tracks. Driven by Devdutt Padikkal’s top-order composure, Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking aggression, and Manav Suthar’s spin control, India earned valuable World Test Championship points.
Sri Lanka will aim to equalize the series when the second and final Test begins at the SSC Ground in Colombo on August 23, 2026.
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