Sonal Dinusha's Heroics Secure Draw for Sri Lanka Against India

Aug 27, 2026

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Aug 27, 2026 15:30

Sonal Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test

## Dinusha's Twin Centuries

Sonal Dinusha delivered an outstanding performance to help Sri Lanka draw the second Test against India in Colombo. His unbeaten 133 in the second innings was pivotal as Sri Lanka declared at 429-9, preventing India from securing a series sweep.

## Match Highlights

Sri Lanka was forced to follow on after being bowled out for 290 in their first innings, in response to India's 503-9 declared. Dinusha's efforts, alongside Keshara Nuwantha's 46, turned the game around with a crucial 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

## Historic Feat

Dinusha's centuries in both innings made him only the eighth Sri Lankan to achieve this feat in Test cricket. His performance earned him the player of the match award, and he amassed a total of 420 runs in the series.

## Series Outcome

Despite the draw, India won the two-match series 1-0, with Devdutt Padikkal named player of the series for his 328 runs. India remains fifth in the World Test Championship standings, while Sri Lanka is sixth.

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