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Devdutt Padikkal Player of the Match Prize Money: In the first match of the two-game Test series played between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Team India secured a magnificent victory by 165 runs on the fifth day. With this win, the Indian team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
Devdutt Padikkal's Historic Performance in Galle Test
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Young batsman Devdutt Padikkal played a pivotal role in Team India's victory. He played a historic innings of 167 runs in the first innings and scored a crucial 44 runs under challenging conditions in the second innings. Padikkal was named 'Player of the Match' for this all-round batting performance.
Devdutt Padikkal's Player of the Match Prize Money
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Fans are eager to know the prize money Padikkal received along with this award.
- In US Dollars: 2,000 USD
- In Indian Rupees (approx.): ₹1,92,000 (One lakh ninety-two thousand rupees)
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India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Summary
The Indian team won the toss and decided to bat first.
- India (1st Innings): Powered by Devdutt Padikkal's 167 runs, the team posted a massive total of 462 runs.
- Sri Lanka (1st Innings): Faced with a disciplined bowling performance from India, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 284 runs in the first innings, giving India a commanding lead of 178 runs.
Manav Suthar's 10 Wickets and Second Innings Highlights
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In the second innings, the Indian team managed to score 193 runs, featuring a half-century by Rishabh Pant and 44 runs from Padikkal. Based on the first-innings lead, Sri Lanka was set a target of 372 runs for victory.
In response, the host Sri Lankan team was bowled out for 206 runs. Young bowler Manav Suthar delivered a stellar performance, claiming 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 in the second (a total of 10 wickets in the match) to seal India's victory.
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