A first innings century from Devdutt Padikkal and a match haul of 10 wickets from Manav Suthar saw India seal a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Chasing an improbable 372, Sonal Dinusha kept the hosts in the game but Suthar and Co spun a web to skittle them out for 206

India secured a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series, with rising left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerging as the star performer. Chasing an imposing target of 372, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs during the post-lunch session on Wednesday. Suthar produced a sensational performance in only his second Test, claiming 6/55 to complete a memorable 10-wicket match haul.

The 24-year-old spinner struck repeatedly as the Sri Lankan batting order struggled to cope with India's disciplined attack. His maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket came at a crucial stage and effectively ended the hosts' hopes of mounting a serious challenge. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja provided valuable support, finishing with impressive figures of 2/16 in the second innings.

Suthar had already played a decisive role in Sri Lanka's first innings after India posted a formidable 462. He returned figures of 4/76 as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 284, giving him eight wickets in the match before the final innings began. His consistency across both innings underlined his growing importance to India's Test bowling attack.

Sri Lanka began their chase with hopes of making India work hard for victory, but the required run rate and mounting pressure soon proved overwhelming.