On Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on August 24, 2026, Yashasvi Jaiswal produced a stunning catch late in the day. With Sri Lanka just beginning their reply to India’s massive first-innings total of 503-4, Prasidh Krishna ran in for the second over. He delivered a back-of-a-length ball around off stump that straightened off the surface. Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was squared up as he tried to defend. The ball took a thick outside edge and flew low and fast toward third slip. Jaiswal, who was in the cordon, reacted in a flash.
He flew himself full-stretch to his right, body parallel to the turf, and plucked the ball cleanly with both hands just inches above the grass. The dive was complete and controlled; he held on despite the impact of hitting the ground hard. Udara was gone for just 1 off six balls, and Sri Lanka slumped to 1 for 1. Sony Sports Network posted the moment perfectly with the caption “WHAT. A. CATCH!” The video of the young left-hander’s effort quickly went viral on social media with fans praising him for the sharp reflexes and anticipation.
India dominate Day 2 against Sri Lanka after Dhruv Jurel's century
India began the second day of the Colombo Test on 300 for 5. Rishabh Pant who had retired hurt on Day 1 returned and played a quality knock 63 off 89 balls. His partnership with Dhruv Jurel added crucial runs and shifted the momentum further. Pant eventually fell attempting a big shot, but Jurel continued to anchor well. The wicketkeeper-batter scored an unbeaten 115. It was his second Test hundred and first on Sri Lankan soil and it was an innings with patience and excellent judgement against both pace and spin. Rain caused significant delays including a lengthy stoppage that forced an early tea. When play resumed, India went past 500.
India declared at 503 for 9 after 138 overs. Padikkal’s 117, Jurel’s 115 not out, Pant’s 63 and Shubman Gill’s 50 helped the visitors post the massive score. Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers with four wickets. In the second innings before bad light came, India struck twice. Prasidh Krishna removed Udara with the help of Jaiswal’s stunning catch. Nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya then fell lbw to Manav Suthar on the final ball of the day. Sri Lanka ended the day at 8 for 2, trailing by 495 runs. Despite the weather interruptions, India finished the day in complete control at the end of Day 2 of the second Test.
