# India lead Sri Lanka by over 200 on Day 4 in Galle

2026-08-18T05:46:29+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets (3 source reports)

India's lead against Sri Lanka crossed 200 in the second innings on Day 4 of the first Test in Galle, after KL Rahul was dismissed for 35. The visitors had resumed on their overnight score of 462 all out, leading by 178 runs, with Devdutt Padikkal and Rahul building the total. Sportstar reported Rahul's departure as the lead went past 200. NDTV highlighted a viral moment when Padikkal survived a DRS call after Rahul's gesture. The first-innings centurion Padikkal and Rahul had earlier steadied India after Yashasvi Jaiswal fell in the first over. India had bowled Sri Lanka out for 278 in the first innings, with Sonal Dinusha scoring 100 and Niroshan Dickwella 80. The day's play saw India aiming to set a big target in Galle. The match is being streamed live on SonyLIV and telecast on the Sony Sports Network. India's second innings will continue on Day 5 with Padikkal and the lower order looking to extend the lead.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-day-4-updates-1st-test-ind-sl-scorecard-commentary-highlights/article71358833.ece>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-1st-test-day-4-ind-vs-sl-live-updates-scorecard-galle-test-shubman-gill-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-11923158#publisher=newsstand>
- sports.ndtv.com (2) <https://sports.ndtv.com/sri-lanka-vs-india-2026/kl-rahuls-viral-reaction-as-devdutt-padikkals-drs-call-saves-him-vs-sri-lanka-watch-11924280>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-08-18T06:36:00+00:00.

Tags: Devdutt Padikkal, Galle International Cricket Stadium, India, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Sri Lanka
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