India Reaches 419/6 at Lunch on Day 2 Against Sri Lanka

On August 24, 2026, India reached 419 for six at lunch on Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Rishabh Pant, who returned after retiring hurt on Day 1, scored an unbeaten 63, while Dhruv Jurel contributed 59 runs.

The Indian team resumed their innings at 300 for five, and the seventh wicket partnership between Pant and Jurel added 112 runs. Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando dismissed debutant Saransh Jain for six, leaving India at 307 for six.

Pant faced a challenging spell from Sri Lankan pacers, who targeted him with short balls. Despite concerns about his fitness, he batted confidently, reaching his fifty in 81 balls. Jurel also showcased solid performance, marking his second fifty of the series.