Devdutt Padikkal Scores Second Consecutive Test Century in Colombo

Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the Test series against Sri Lanka in Colombo on August 23. The innings followed a first-century performance earlier in the same series.

Padikkal has used the tour to consolidate his place in the middle order. Consistent scoring against a home attack on turning tracks supplies useful evidence of his adaptability in Asian conditions.

The result keeps India in a strong position in the series. For Padikkal personally, back-to-back hundreds reduce the pressure that accompanies any player still establishing himself at Test level.

Selectors will note both the volume of runs and the manner in which they were made. The ability to convert starts into large scores remains a key differentiator for middle-order candidates.

The series continues to provide a relatively low-pressure environment in which younger players can accumulate experience. Padikkal's contribution fits that pattern and adds concrete weight to his case for continued selection.