Padikkal’s 167 powers India to 165‑run victory; player of the match

After posting 462 in the first innings, India set a formidable target. Sri Lanka managed 284, trailing by 178 runs. In the final innings, India declared at 193, leaving Sri Lanka a chase of 372. The visitors collapsed for 206, handing India a 165‑run win. Padikkal’s hundred was the cornerstone of the triumph, and his calm demeanor after the win highlighted the significance of the left‑handed friendly conditions that prevailed throughout the match.