# Padikkal 142* as India post 357/6, trail by 6 runs 2026-08-08T14:07:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on 142 as India posted 357/6 at stumps on day two of their warm-up against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. The visitors trail the hosts by six runs. Padikkal, batting at number three, anchored the innings after early wickets and accelerated late in the day. His knock included aggressive hitting off the Sri Lanka XI bowlers. India will look to add quick runs on day three before aiming to bowl out the opposition. The match is part of India's preparation for the two-Test series starting next week. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com - sports.ndtv.com Tags: Cricket, Devdutt Padikkal, India vs Sri Lanka, sports-news, Test series preparation, warm-up match Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/padikkal-142-powers-india-to-357-6-in-warm-up/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/padikkal-142-powers-india-to-357-6-in-warm-up/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.