IND vs SL | 1st Test | Day 2: India in pole position as mighty Jadeja, all-rounder Ashwin weave their magic

As it happened, Day 2 of the ongoing Test match between India and Sri Lanka saw the hosts dominating the proceedings. India continued to maintain their firm grip over the game as timid Sri Lanka surrendered to a heroic batting performance from Ravindra Jadeja.

After India finished Day 1 on 357/6, the duo of Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were required to put in the hard yards and carry on their outstanding display of batsmanship. Both the batters never let their foot off the pedal as India aimed to score quick runs. 

While Ashwin stamped his authority with a wide array of shots, Jadeja relied on drives and controlled the innings in every aspect. However, the right-handed batter's grit ended after scoring 61 runs as a bouncer caught him off guard and made him top-edge the ball to the wicket-keeper's hands.

Soon after, Jadeja brought up his second Test ton and mesmerised the milestone with the famous sword celebration. His valiant innings was more of typical Test match batting and less fancy strokeplay. 

The first session of the day belonged to India as they raced up to 468/7 with Jadeja and Jayant Yadav on the crease at the lunch break.

With only 12 balls into the second session, Jayant was dismissed for 2 runs, trying to drive a full-length delivery that resulted in a thick edge straight to Lahiru Thirimanne, who was stationed at the first slip. Mohammad Shami joined hands with Jadeja as India now had its sights set on taking the scoring rate a notch up.

Jadeja turned on his beast mode and searched for boundaries in every over, while Shami focused on surviving. In no time, the southpaw racked up 150 runs, courtesy of a maximum. More sixes were to be seen as Jadeja tinkered with the Sri Lankan bowlers.

Eventually, India declared their first innings for 574/8 with a record-breaking 175-run knock of Jadeja. Shami stayed unbeaten for 20 runs.

It was Sri Lanka's turn to push the bar on the batting paradise but expectedly their top-order batters proved to be unsuccessful in pulling off a decent show. Ashwin provided India with the first breakthrough as the Islanders lost their opener, Lahiru Thirimanne at the score of 48 off Ashwin's delivery.

Jadeja came on with his golden arm and gave the hosts another moment to cherish after trapping opposition skipper Dimuth Karunaratne LBW. Jasprit Bumrah followed the suit and made his mark in the wickets tally after dismissing experienced Angelo Mathews. Ashwin again weaved his magic and sent Dhananjaya de Silva back to the dressing room.

At the end of the day's play, India lead by 466 runs with Sri Lanka sitting at 108 for the loss of four wickets.