India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st Test, Day 2: Hosts 113/2 at stumps, trail by 339 runs

IND-A vs SL-A: And the second day of the unofficial 1st Test at Galle comes to an end with the hosts fighting back with 113/2; trailing by 339 runs. All thanks to Nuwanidu Fernando’s 65, that SLA could reach this far, without much hiccups. But then the day belonged to Dhruv Jurel, who went on to score 141 not out in the first innings.

Jurel leads from the front

On a rain-affected day, Dhruv Jurel looked in complete command and went on to score a massive 100. India A resumed their innings on 333/4 on Day 2 of the 1st unofficial Test between India A and Sri Lanka A in Galle on Friday. A 132-run knock from Sai Sudharsan on Day 1 allowed the hosts to dominate the proceedings on the opening Day. While Devdutt Padikkal failed as he was sent packing after scoring just 12 runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s stay in the middle was also short as he managed to score just 22 runs. It was then captain Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed who steadied the ship for India, staying unbeaten on 141. Rasheed scored 63.

India A get early wickets

Anshul Kamboj and Yash Thakur managed to reduce the SLA side to 38/2, before the fightback from Nuwanidu and Bandara started. Not that the Indian bowlers did not have any answers, but they eased into the last session perhaps, giving a few scoring opportunities to the opposition.

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IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Stumps on day 2

26/06/2026 18:10

And it is stumps on day 2. After an extended half-an hour session, the day comes to a close with SLA 113/2 in 31 overs, still trailing by 339 runs. Nuwanidu Fernando is not out on 65, while Bandara is on 18.

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Jurel would be a terrific player for IND

26/06/2026 18:00

Look at what Dhruv Jurel has done

- Hundred vs Australia A
- Hundred vs South Africa A
- Hundred vs Sri Lanka A

DHRUV JUREL - The Captain of India A leading by example 🇮🇳💪

Really hope he makes it count in Tests at Number 6, doing everything for India A setup, wishing he gets a right frame in Senior side. pic.twitter.com/eX8dtuDIAI
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 26, 2026

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: 50 for Fernando

26/06/2026 17:48

It is a good, counter-attacking innings from SLA opener Nuwaindu Fernando. Not only he scores a 50, but the 50-partnership is up with Bandara. This is looking like a solid partnership for the team. SLA move to 96/2 in 26 overs.

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Lanka batters toiling hard

26/06/2026 17:36

SLA 69/2 in 21 overs

Despie losing two wickets early, SLA batters have shown some resistance at the end of the day. Nuwaindu Fernando has entered his 30s, while Bandara is blocking everything coming his way, playing with an SR of 20.

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Day about to get over

26/06/2026 17:25

India would like to get yet another wicket, just before stumps. Maybe get in couple of oves from Dubey for the last 5 mins. A wicket will change the complexion of this game.

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Expensive Yash Thakur

26/06/2026 17:05

The young Indian pacer has picked up a wicket, but has been slightly wayward for sure. As a result, he has given away 19 runs in 3 overs only. Nawindu Fernando is looking good, and is joined by Ashen Bandara. Dickwella was the last batter to perish.

IND A vs SL A Day 2 Live: Another wicket 🚨

26/06/2026 16:45

Pawantha Weerasinghe is OUT

India A's decision to declare slightly early is paying dividends here! After Kamboj's strike, it is Yash Thakur who takes a breakthrough. The second opener falls as well, going out to Thakur, who has delivered in his first over. The batter has gone after making 11 off 22. And India A fielders are cock-a-hoop.

Two of SL A's most consistent batters - Ashen Bandara and Nuwanidu Fernando - are at the crease now as the hosts still trail by over 400 runs.

India A vs Sri Lanka A Live: Kamboj strikes

26/06/2026 16:11

India A get the breakthrough, with Anshul Kamboj getting rid of Dickwella on the first ball of his second over. Shaik Rasheed takes the catch as the veteran Lankan batter goes early, scoring just 10 off 13. Nuwanidu Fernando is the new batter in.

IND A vs SL A Live: India's Match Scorecard

26/06/2026 15:58

India A vs Sri Lanka A Live: Hosts begin 2nd innings

26/06/2026 15:52

So, right after declaration, players are at the field again. In fact, India A have started the proceedings, with Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj taking the new ball. For Sri Lanka A, Niroshan Dickwella and Pawantha Weerasinghe have come out as openers. Tricky spell of play here for SL A.

Dickwella has started with a boundary off Kamboj's first ball.

India A vs Sri Lanka A Live: India declare

26/06/2026 15:35

India A has decided to declare with about 90 or 120 minutes left on the second day. Fascinating to see that Dhruv Jurel has returned so close to his 150. It's safe to assume India wants a crack at bowling Sri Lanka A out, not once but twice.
India A declare on 452/6 in 111.4 overs

India A vs Sri Lanka A Live: Dubey OUT

26/06/2026 15:22

Harsh Dubey's time in the middle has come to an end as Chamika Gunasekara gets his third wicket. An 86-run stand is broken. Immediately after the dismissal, Jurel has upped the ante and is going hell for leather.
India A are 452/6

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Play resumes

26/06/2026 14:59

Play has resumed, with Dhruv Jurel and Harsh Dubey out in the middle to resume the proceedings for India A. The India A captain is now marching towards the 150-run mark.
India A are 435/5

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Rain stops play again

26/06/2026 14:12

Rain has stopped play once again, this time shortly after the second session began after a significant delay. Dhruv Jurel (119* off 192) and Harsh Dubey (19* off 33) will have to wait once again.
India A are 416/5

IND-A vs SL-A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: India A go past 400 runs

26/06/2026 13:51

Dhruv Jurel has stepped on the accelerator and is dealing in boundaries as India A go past the 400-run mark. Harsh Dubey has settled down well at the other end and is starting to score runs with more freedom.
India A are 415/5

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Hundred for captain Dhruv Jurel

26/06/2026 13:35

Play has finally resumed after a significant delay. Dhruv Jurel becomes the second India A batter to score a century in the 1st innings after Sai Sudharsan. The India A captain has led from the front, and has breached the triple-figure mark in 181 deliveries in the 1st session on Day 2. This is his 6th first-class hundred.
India A are 387/5

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Delay continues

26/06/2026 13:06

While the rain has stopped in Galle, the start of play in the 2nd session has been delayed due to a wet outfield.

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: LUNCH

26/06/2026 12:31

With rain continuing to delay the resumption of the game, lunch has been taken on Day 2. India A are at 381/5, having lost one wicket (Shaik Rasheed) in the first session of play.

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Wait continues

26/06/2026 12:06

The play hasn't resumed yet as rain continues in Galle. The interruption has led to a pause in play for nearly an hour now. India A batters will be disappointed as they were in a good rhythm and would have liked to continue batting.

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Rain stops play

26/06/2026 11:15

Rain has forced the play to be stopped briefly. Dhruv Jurel is just 3 runs away from reaching a well-deserved century. Can Sri Lanka A capitalize on this unexpected break and find a breakthrough when play resumes?
India A are 381/5

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Shaik Rasheed departs

26/06/2026 10:47

The 136-run stand between Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed has been broken as the latter has been dismissed by Chamika Gunasekara. The batter is clean bowled by the Sri Lanka A bowler as India A lose their 5th wicket. Rasheed walks back after scoring 63 runs off 113 balls.
India A are 359/5

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Shaik Rasheed marches on

26/06/2026 10:31

21-year-old Shaik Rasheed has made the most of his opportunity so far in the game and is currently in the 60s. He has been extremely patient and cautious, scoring just 5 fours in the 110 balls that he has faced. After clocking his 10th first-class fifty, Rasheed is now eyeing his 6th FC hundred. Meanwhile, India A have gone past the 350-run mark and the partnership between Shaik and Jurel is now worth 134 runs.
India A are 351/4

IND-A vs SL-A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Play resumes

26/06/2026 10:19

Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed are out in the middle to resume play for India A in the first session on Day 2 of the 1st unofficial Test. Dulaj Samudhita starts with the ball for the hosts.

India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test LIVE: Sri Lanka A struggle

26/06/2026 10:11

Sri Lanka A managed to get just 4 wickets while conceding 333 runs on Day 1. While the bowlers managed to restrict the flow of runs in the 1st session, they failed to take wickets at regular intervals and allowed the India A batters to settle down. Therefore, runs started to flow more freely in the 2nd and 3rd sessions.
Now, Sri Lanka A will have to strike multiple times in the 1st session on Day 2 if they want to stop India A from piling more runs and misery. So far, Dilum Sudeera has bagged two wickets, while Fernando and Gunasekara have taken one wicket each.