India scores 462 runs on day three against Sri Lanka
The Indian cricket team scored 462 runs in their first innings on day three of the Test match against Sri Lanka, led by Devdutt Padikkal.
How the match progressed
The cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka reached an exciting point on day three. The Indian team played hard and managed to score a total of 462 runs before losing all their wickets. Test matches are long cricket games that last for up to five days, where batsmen try to stay at the crease as long as possible to score big numbers for their team.
The star player of the day
The main highlight of the Indian innings was a brilliant performance by Devdutt Padikkal. He played a very long and smart innings, scoring 167 runs before getting out. His amazing knock helped push India's total to a strong and competitive score. Cricket fans cheered for his great skill and patience against the Sri Lankan bowlers.
What happens next in the game
- Sri Lanka will now start their batting innings to try and match India's score.
- Indian bowlers will try to take early wickets to put pressure on the visiting team.
- Both teams are fighting hard to win this important international cricket match.
- Fans are waiting to see how the pitch behaves on the final days of the game.