India seize 178-run lead over Sri Lanka in first Test at Galle

India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 in their first innings on day two of the first Test in Galle, securing a commanding 178-run lead. India had earlier posted 462 in their first innings. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar led the attack with 4 for 76, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets. Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav claimed one wicket each.

Sri Lanka were reduced to 90 for 5 before a 146-run sixth-wicket stand between debutant Sonal Dinusha (100) and Niroshan Dickwella (80) revived the innings. Krishna broke the partnership by dismissing Dickwella. Dinusha went on to score his maiden Test century. India, with a substantial first-innings lead, are firmly in control of the match.