India close in on victory despite Sri Lankan resistance
- On Tuesday, Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, trailing India's first-innings total of 503 by 238 runs.
- India's bowlers dominated the top order, leaving Sri Lanka vulnerable at 35 for three early in the innings.
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored a resilient 80, sharing an 87-run third-wicket partnership with Kamindu Mendis, while Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85.
- Rain forced an early end to play on Tuesday, with Dinusha and Lahiru Kumara remaining at the crease at stumps.
- The hosts require 38 runs to avoid the follow-on, with two wickets remaining to narrow the 238-run deficit against India.
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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).
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