India has officially secured the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a 1-0 margin following the conclusion of the second match. The final game, held in Colombo, ended in a draw. While the visitors were searching for a clean sweep, the home side managed to hold their ground on a challenging final day to prevent a second consecutive defeat.
The stalemate in the second Test was largely due to the resilient batting shown by the Sri Lanka batting unit on the final day.
- Devdutt Padikkal's batting masterclass — The batter scored 328 runs across the series at an average of 109.33 and was named Player of the Series
- Series-defining win at Galle — India's victory in the first Test provided the necessary lead to claim the trophy
- Key moments — BCCI posts highlighted Jadeja's wickets and Jaiswal's catch
The BCCI took to social media to celebrate the victory, sharing highlights of the most impactful moments from the series.
Looking back at the tour, the foundation for this success was laid during the first Test in Galle. By the time the teams arrived in Colombo, the visitors only needed to avoid a loss to take the series.
As the curtains fall on the #SLvIND series, the 1-0 victory reinforces India's dominance in South Asian conditions.
