Sonal Dinusha Reaches 3rd Hundred of the Series as Mother Watches From the Stands in SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
Sonal Dinusha’s century and a 112-run stand with Keshara Nuwantha helped Sri Lanka salvage a draw after being forced to follow on.
- On Thursday, Sonal Dinusha secured a century at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, forcing a draw in the Test against India after Sri Lanka faced a follow-on.
- India posted 503 runs in their initial innings before bundling Sri Lanka for 290, then enforced a follow-on—a unique instance where India failed to secure a match victory against the hosts.
- Sri Lanka began the fifth day at 229/6 with Dinusha at seven runs in 37 balls; he added a vital 112-run partnership with Keshara Nuwantha while Kamindu Mendis contributed 55 runs earlier.
- India won the Test series following their 165-run victory in Galle, while Dinusha became the third Sri Lankan cricketer after Duleep Mendis and Aravinda to score a century in both innings against India.
- Dinusha became the third cricketer to score three centuries in a Test series, joining Hashim Amla India, Kumar Sangakkara Bangladesh, and Kane Williamson South Africa in this exclusive feat.
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'Draw not hurting like a defeat': Shubman Gill after Sri Lanka deny India 2-0 clean sweep
Shubman Gill also explained why he chose to enforce the follow-on after India gained a big lead. India had taken a 213-run first-innings lead and had Sri Lanka under pressure after enforcing the follow-on. However, Sonal Dinusha once again stood between India and victory.
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinushas majestic ton helps Sri Lanka hold India to a draw - The Tribune
Sri Lanka produced a remarkable fightback to force a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday, with Sonal Dinusha leading the resistance with a magnificent unbeaten 133.
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: Dinusha’s heroics help Sri Lanka snatch draw despite losing the series 0-1
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback after conceding a 213-run first innings lead. India had to rest content with a muted series triumph at 1-0 when a 2-0 seemed possible.
India Win Test Series 1-0 as Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Hold on to Draw in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
India clinched the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 after the second Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, ended in a hard-fought draw on August 27, 2026. Sonal Dinusha's heroic third century of the series, scoring 133 runs in the second innings, ensured Sri Lanka saved the match. 🏏 India Win Test Series 1-0 as Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Hold on to Draw in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026.
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