# Padikkal’s 142 puts India in command in warm-up 2026-08-09T03:29:08+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 helped India reach 357 for 6 at stumps on day two of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, trailing the hosts by just six runs. Padikkal, batting at No. 3 in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan, hit 18 fours in a 121-ball knock, adding 96 with KL Rahul and 72 with Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja scored 63 before retiring hurt, while Manav Suthar made 41. Rishabh Pant (2) and Dhruv Jurel (1) fell cheaply to Ramesh Mendis. Sri Lanka Cricket XI had declared on 363 for 8 after openers Nishan Madushka (66) and Ravindu Rasantha (71) put on a century stand. India's spinners, Jadeja, Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav, took two wickets each to pull the visitors back. On day three, India will aim to take the lead with Padikkal and Gurnoor Brar, who smashed four sixes in the final over, at the crease. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - english.mathrubhumi.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Cricket, Devdutt Padikkal, India, Sri Lanka, Test series, warm-up match Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/padikkals-142-puts-india-within-six-runs-of-sri-lanka-xi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/padikkals-142-puts-india-within-six-runs-of-sri-lanka-xi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.