Sri Lanka fight back through spinners, India 460-9

India holds a commanding position in the opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle, reaching 460-9 by the end of the second day's play. The match, however, was significantly hampered by rain, with play delayed for nearly four hours on Sunday.

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Sri Lanka struck back through spinners but Devdutt Padikkal's elegant 167 powered India to a commanding 460-9 in the rain-plagued opening test in Galle on Sunday.

Despite the interruptions, India's batters performed well. Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring an elegant 167. His maiden test century came to an end when he was lured out of his crease by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and stumped.

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Sri Lanka's spin pair of Prabath Jayasuriya (4-109) and Keshara Nuwantha (3-175) kept the hosts in the match but India scored nearly at four-an-over rate to finish in a position of strength.

Sri Lanka's spin duo of Jayasuriya, who took 4-109, and debutant Keshara Nuwantha, with 3-175, kept the hosts in contention. Nuwantha claimed the wicket of Rishabh Pant for 39 and also dismissed Ravindra Jadeja. KL Rahul, who had retired hurt on 77 on Saturday, returned to score 82 before falling to Nuwantha. Dhruv Jurel contributed a quick 51 before being dismissed by a sensational catch from Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva.

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Rishabh Pant (39) looked in a hurry to score but he became debutant Nuwantha's first test victim after charging out and skying the ball to the fielder at deep mid-wicket.