Sonal Dinusha Becomes Third Sri Lanka Cricketer to Achieve Major Feat in Test Cricket
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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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.
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.
Sonal Dinusha’s gritty century helps Sri Lanka force draw in 2nd Test, India win series 1-0
Sonal Dinusha finished unbeaten on a score of 133 off 264 balls and Sri Lanka finished with a score of 429/9 as they managed to force a draw out of the second Test after being forced to follow-on.
Sonal Dinusha becomes third Sri Lanka cricketer to achieve major feat in Test cricket
Sonal Dinusha’s century in Sri Lanka’s second innings against India helped rescue the hosts and make history. He became the third cricketer to score three centuries in a two-Test series and the third Sri Lankan to hit centuries in both innings against India.
Sonal Dinusha Joins Kumar Sangakkara, Andy Flower In Elite List With Ton In 2nd Test Against India
Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha joined legends Kumar Sangakkara and Andy Flower in elite lists as he smashed his fourth successive fifty-plus score against India at Colombo on Thursday.
Left-handed batter Sonal Dinusha's performance has become one of the biggest achievements of her short Test career. She has etched her name in the record books by scoring 50+ scores in four consecutive Test innings against the Indian team.
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