India 88-2 at lunch in Colombo, leads series

India reached 88 for 2 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal making 45 and KL Rahul 18 before both fell to Sri Lankan bowlers. Devdutt Padikkal (13) and captain Shubman Gill (11) were unbeaten at the crease, continuing a solid start after India opted to bat first. Jaiswal and Rahul added 37 for the first wicket before Rahul edged a Kumara delivery behind, and Jaiswal fell to Asitha Fernando for 45 as momentum swung with early pressure on the visitors. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, notably Kumara and Fernando, claimed two early wickets and briefly threatened to derail India’s start, while De Silva’s captaincy helped defuse a tense moment after Jaiswal’s departure. Padikkal’s presence at the crease alongside Gill leaves India well-placed to rebuild, with India currently 88/2 after 25 overs.