India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Jadeja Hits Milestone, India Lead

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: The third day (August 17, 2026) of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle was defined by the performance of Indian bowlers and a spirited fightback from Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka Day 3 Highlights

• India's first innings ends at 462: Resuming from their overnight score of 460/9, India were bowled out for 462. Devdutt Padikkal (167) was India's top scorer.
• Sri Lanka's early wobble: In response, Indian bowlers got off to a brilliant start, reducing Sri Lanka to 90 for 5.
• Sonal Dinusha and Dickwella's fightback: After the team was in trouble at 90/5, Niroshan Dickwella (80) and Sonal Dinusha (100) stitched together a solid 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket, saving Sri Lanka from the follow-on. Dinusha also scored his maiden Test century.
• Indian spinners dominate: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284. For India, young spinner Manav Suthar claimed 4 wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3.
• Ravindra Jadeja's historic milestone: Jadeja became only the fourth player in the history of Test cricket to achieve the double of 4,000+ runs and 350+ wickets.
• India secures a 178-run lead: After bundling out Sri Lanka for 284, India established a commanding 178-run lead based on the first innings.