Team India began their innings with Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease after choosing to bat first on the first day. The openers looked comfortable early on, but Jaiswal was dismissed following a communication error. Rahul reached the tea break unbeaten on 77 from 162 balls, with seven fours and a six.
Rain had earlier stopped play for nearly 90 minutes, but India resumed strongly after the covers came off. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal showed patience and avoided unnecessary risks against Sri Lanka's bowlers.
Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul Put India in Control
India's opening stand ended at 47 after an unfortunate run-out. KL Rahul called for a quick single after tapping Keshara Nuwantha towards mid-on, but Yashasvi Jaiswal collided with the bowler and slipped. Both batters ended up at the same end, leaving Jaiswal run out for 32 off 37 balls.
Earlier, Rahul also had a nervous moment when his sweep against Prabath Jayasuriya struck Nishan Madushka on the helmet at short leg. The Sri Lankan fielder took the blow and left the field for concussion checks, adding another tense moment to an otherwise controlled session.
KL Rahul retires hurt after suffering injury vs Sri Lanka
Rahul also played during India's 2017 tour of Sri Lanka, scoring 142 runs across two Tests with two half-centuries. In five Tests played in Sri Lanka before this match, he had scored 268 runs at an average of 33.50, including one century and two fifties.
KL RAHUL STRUGGLING TO WALK, HE LOOKS IN PAIN. ?- Hope KL Rahul will be fine, and recover soon! ? pic.twitter.com/tn2YVzwVEU
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) August 15, 2026KL RAHUL RETIRED HURT ON 77 ? - Hope he returns later and score the well deserving Hundred in Sri Lanka, he has been the star at Galle with Padikkal. pic.twitter.com/tqpHEiLjlE
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