India's Druv Jurel scored 59 runs, leading his team to a dominant 419-6 at lunch on Day 2 against Sri Lanka.
The Indian team resumed Monday at 300-5, but it took just seven runs to lose their sixth wicket. Saransh Jain, playing his maiden test innings, was out for six caught by Kamil Mishara as he tried to fend off a bouncer from Asitha Fernando.
Rishabh Pant, who returned to bat late Sunday after being hit by a Lahiru Kumara delivery, remained not out on 63 at the interval. His 63 runs came from 88 deliveries, including two sixes and six boundaries.
Fernando had the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 4-46, while Kumara and spinner Keshara Nuwantha each picked up a wicket.
India's strong start to the series has continued, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring his second test century on Day 1. Padikkal made 117 off 193 deliveries, hitting 12 boundaries in nearly five hours at the crease.
The 117 runs scored by Padikkal were part of a strong platform laid by the Indian team. The team leads the two-match series after defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first test at Galle.
Fernando's 4-46 was the best bowling effort from Sri Lanka so far. The Indian team's strong batting lineup has given them a significant advantage in the series.
The match between India and Sri Lanka is part of a two-match series. The final test will determine the overall winner.
India will resume their batting after lunch on Day 2, with Rishabh Pant and Druv Jurel looking to add to their score. The Indian team will look to continue their strong start to the series and secure a victory.
Source: Yahoo Sports