Sonal Dinusha Smashes Saransh Jain for 6 and 4 to Race Into 90s in SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
- India declared their first innings at 503-9, putting Sri Lanka under pressure in the second Test in Colombo with Sri Lanka trailing by 238 runs at 265-8.
- Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, continuing strong form after scoring 100 and 84 in the first Test, showing resilience against India's bowling attack.
- Indian bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took crucial wickets, with Krishna claiming three for 47 and Suthar three for 83, helping India maintain control.
- Rain and bad light stopped day three early; Sri Lanka needed 87 more runs to avoid the follow-on, with Dinusha and Nuwantha or Kumara at the crease.
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Sri Lanka's 25-year-old batsman, Sonal Dinusha, scored a brilliant century in the Colombo Test against India. She reached the century off 147 balls. She had previously scored 100 and 84 in the Galle Test. Dinusha now joins the elite club of Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene. She also holds the record for scoring two centuries in the first two Tests against India.
How Sonal Dinusha has made himself a tough nut to crack for India
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s standout performers against India, producing scores of 100, 84 and 80-plus in his first three Test innings. His composure, footwork, sweep play and ability to rotate strike have repeatedly frustrated India’s bowlers.
Sonal Dinusha's Unbeaten Fifty Keeps Sri Lanka Hopes Alive to Avoid Follow-on at Tea (Day 3)
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sri Lanka are looking to avoid the follow-on as Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha have added unbeaten 43 runs for the eighth wicket to keep the hosts alive in the second Test match in Colombo. Sports News | Sonal Dinusha's Unbeaten Fifty Keeps Sri Lanka Hopes Alive to Avoid Follow-on at Tea (Day 3).
Colombo Test: Dinusha puts strong resistance but India in drivers' seat
India retained a firm grip on the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, despite Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 85, with the hosts still facing the prospect of a follow-on after rain and bad light ended play early on day three.
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