Galle Unofficial Four-Day Test: Sri Lanka A Posts 366, India Responds Strongly

In the ongoing unofficial four‑day Test at Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka A posted a first‑innings total of 366 runs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Openers Pawantha Veerasinha and Soham D’Silva stitched together 53 runs before the first wicket fell. Subsequent contributions from Ashen Bundara (34), Nuwanidu Fernando (44) and a 99‑run stand between captain Sahan Archchige (127) and Anjala Bundara (42) pushed the total beyond 300.

India A’s response was anchored by a perfect blend of aggression and patience. Opening partners Sinha Sudarshan and Aman Mokhade logged 66 runs for the first wicket. Sudarshan then built a massive 182‑run partnership with Devdutt Paddikal (94). After Paddikal’s retirement, Sudarshan continued with 42 runs alongside Rituraj Gayakwad (retired hurt) and a decisive 78 runs with captain Dhruv Jurel (53). Sudarshan’s unbeaten 168, supported by Jurel’s 53, Sheikh Rashid’s 45 and Saransh Jain’s 30, propelled India A to 541/8, establishing a 175‑run lead.