Emotions ran high as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando clashed following the dismissal of the Indian opener. Fernando's exuberant celebration sparked a fiery exchange, necessitating the intervention of the Sri Lankan captain to defuse the situation. By the end of the morning session, India found themselves at 88/2 after winning the toss, maintaining a lead of 1-0 in the two-match Test series following their previous win.