Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century on day one

Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test century as India dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, Zee News reported.

The left-handed batter reached the three-figure mark in style, anchoring India's innings and putting the hosts in a commanding position. His knock was the standout performance on a day that belonged entirely to the home team.

India ended the day firmly on top, with Padikkal's century providing the platform for a big first-innings total. The match is scheduled to resume on the second day.