Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'I'll Take You to IPL' Sledging Leads to Niroshan Dickwella's Dismissal
Niroshan Dickwella was dismissed for 12 runs off 17 balls on the fifth and final day of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test in Galle today, August 19, 2026.
A moment of playful banter turned costly for Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella on the final day of the 1st Test against India at Galle International Stadium today, August 19, 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for a paltry 12 runs, just after engaging in a light-hearted exchange with India's young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had subtly goaded him to hit a boundary for a potential IPL berth. History Made! Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian to Complete 100 Test Sixes During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026
VIDEO - Yashasvi Jaiswal talking with Niroshan Dickwella
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VIDEO - Prasidh Krishna dismisses Niroshan Dickwella
Prasidh Krishna gets Niroshan Dickwella once again! 🔁
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The incident unfolded in the first session as Sri Lanka fought to save the Test, chasing a formidable target of 372. Dickwella, coming in after the dismissal of skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, was attempting to build a resistant partnership. From his fielding position at square leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal chirped at Dickwella, challenging him to replicate his attacking shots from the first innings.
"Come on yaar, there was a lot of shots in first innings. We need to see something, come on," Jaiswal was heard saying, urging Dickwella to hit towards deep square leg. Dickwella's reply, with a smile, was priceless: "No requirement. Take me (to) IPL, then I'll hit."
Jaiswal, quick-witted, retorted, "We will, we will. 100%. Come on, hit him a six, I'll take you to the IPL," to which Dickwella simply responded, "Thank you." However, the laughter was short-lived for the Sri Lankan. In the very same over, bowled by Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, Dickwella attempted an aggressive slash at a short delivery, only to feather an edge through to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
India Take 1-0 Series Lead in Galle
Dickwella departed for 12 runs off 17 balls, leaving Sri Lanka at 156/6 and exposing the lower order far earlier than they would have liked. His dismissal proved to be a decisive moment as India's bowlers continued to tighten their grip on the contest. Broadcaster Accidentally Captures Team India's Strategy Written on Dressing Room Whiteboard During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026
India went on to seal a convincing victory in the first Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The win also gave India valuable World Test Championship points, with the early breakthrough on Day 5, aided by some clever mind games, proving to be one of the defining moments in their successful push for victory.
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