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Dinusha's Epic Stand Secures Sri Lanka Test Draw
27 Aug
Summary
- Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 to help Sri Lanka draw the second Test.
- Dinusha batted for 420 minutes, facing 264 balls in a determined effort.
- India won the two-match series 1-0 after the drawn Test in Colombo.
Centurion Sonal Dinusha's resilient unbeaten 133 guided Sri Lanka to a remarkable draw in the second and final Test against India in Colombo. Dinusha's determined innings, spanning 420 minutes and 264 balls, was crucial in defying persistent Indian bowlers and a difficult fifth-day track.
Despite following-on, Sri Lanka achieved a draw, with Dinusha registering his third century of the series. His partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, who scored 46, added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, significantly slowing India's progress. Further contributions from Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando ensured the hosts batted through to the end.
India secured the two-match series 1-0, following their victory in the first Test. However, their inability to claim the final wickets to force a win in Colombo will likely be a point of frustration, despite the series triumph marking their first overseas Test series win since July 2023.
