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Padikkal's 167 Breaks Pujara's Galle Test Record
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM
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In the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, India’s young opener Devdutt Padikkal scored 167, eclipsing Cheteshwar Pujara’s long‑standing record for the highest score by an Indian at the venue.
India faced Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle, where opener Devdutt Padikkal produced a commanding 167.
The innings came in the first session, with Padikkal displaying solid technique and patience.
His score eclipsed Cheteshwar Pujara’s long‑standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian at Galle, a benchmark that had stood for years.
The performance not only gave India a solid platform but also underscored Padikkal’s growing importance in the national side.
The innings came in the first session, with Padikkal displaying solid technique and patience.
His score eclipsed Cheteshwar Pujara’s long‑standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian at Galle, a benchmark that had stood for years.
The performance not only gave India a solid platform but also underscored Padikkal’s growing importance in the national side.