Jadeja Takes 350 Wickets as Sri Lanka Fights Back

Ravindra Jadeja reaches 350 wickets as Sri Lanka fights back with a resilient 284. Key partnerships highlighted the Test match at Galle.

Ravindra Jadeja became the fifth Indian to claim 350 wickets in Test cricket during the series-opening match. India was dismissed for 462 in their first innings.

Sri Lanka responded with a resilient batting performance, reaching 284 all out. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was a standout for India with four wickets, while Jadeja contributed three.

After being reduced to 99 for five, Sri Lanka's innings was revitalized by a 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Dickwella and Dinusha. Dickwella scored 80 runs, and Dinusha achieved his maiden international century before falling for 100.

Despite the strong fightback, India's bowlers eventually wrapped up the innings. The lower order could not provide sufficient support, leading to Sri Lanka's total of 284.

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