Devdutt Padikkal celebrated Independence Day with flair, recording his inaugural Test century following an extensive period off the field due to injury. His remarkable unbeaten score of 131 propelled India to a promising 288-2 on the opening day. The standout moment was the 150-run collaboration with KL Rahul for the second wicket, leaving Rishabh Pant not out on 27 as the day concluded.
