Sonal Dinusha once again produced a sensational performance for Sri Lanka, completing another century in the second innings of the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. After scoring 103 in the first innings, the all-rounder returned with another determined knock in the second innings to keep the hosts’ hopes of avoiding defeat alive.
Sri Lanka had been forced to follow on after being bowled out for 290, but their second innings has been far more competitive. Dinusha’s resistance has now become the biggest talking point, with the 25-year-old continuing to frustrate India’s bowling attack deep into Day 5.
Sonal Dinusha completes another century in remarkable fightback
Sri Lanka resumed Day 5 at 229/6, with Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha tasked with keeping the innings alive. The pair responded brilliantly, adding 111 runs for the seventh wicket and frustrating India throughout the morning session. Nuwantha eventually fell for 46 after lunch when Manav Suthar broke the partnership.
Ravindra Jadeja then dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya, but Dinusha continued to hold firm with the tail. He eventually completed his century shortly after tea, reaching 102* from 209 deliveries. The knock once again showcased his patience and determination as Sri Lanka attempted to stretch their lead.
Dinusha creates history as fans celebrate
Dinusha’s second century of the match also brought a major statistical achievement. He became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score three centuries in a two-Test series. He also became only the second batter after Andy Flower to record four consecutive 50-plus scores in his first four Test innings against India.
With Lahiru Kumara providing valuable support, Dinusha helped Sri Lanka move to around 389/8, giving the hosts a lead of roughly 170 runs. India still remain in control after their huge first-innings total, but Dinusha’s remarkable resistance has made the visitors work considerably harder for the remaining wickets. His back-to-back centuries have given Sri Lankan fans plenty to celebrate during an otherwise difficult Test.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Sonal Dinusha becomes the 3rd Sri Lankan to score three centuries in a 2-match Test series ✋✨#SonalDinusha #SLvsIND pic.twitter.com/WURkMitXPm
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 27, 2026
ANOTHER ONE! 💯 Sonal Dinusha scores his second century of the match and third of the #SLvIND series! Absolute run machine in supreme form.
Take a bow, Sonal! 🙇🙇#SonalDinusha pic.twitter.com/bZyySlVqSL
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 27, 2026
Take a bow Sonal dinusha 👏👏 what a player what temperament!! Under pressure delivers again and again for SL 👏👏
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) August 27, 2026
Sonal Dinusha 🙇🙇🙇
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 27, 2026
This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) August 27, 2026
Sonal Dinusha smashed a hundred on Day 4 and now one on Day 5 against Sri Lanka. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/4wjek6H8Cv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 27, 2026
– Hundred in 1st Innings.
– Fifty in 2nd Innings.
– Hundred in 1st Innings.
– Hundred in 2nd Innings.SONAL DINUSHA HAS DELIVERED ONE OF THE GREATEST ONE MAN SHOW EVER IN TEST HISTORY 🤯👌 pic.twitter.com/S2JWkQb6wv
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 27, 2026
Everyone is talking about Sonal Dinusha, but meanwhile Lahiru Kumara has faced 75 balls for just 6 runs. Man is standing there like GOT’s Wall. Who’s going to be the Night King and finally break this wall? 🥶
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) August 27, 2026
Test Centuries vs India in both Innings
1948 – Don Bradman
1948 – Everton Weekes
1982 – Duleep Mendis
1990 – Graham Gooch
1996 – Gary Kirsten
1997 – Aravinda de Silva
2008 – Andrew Strauss
2010 – Hashim Amla
2011 – Jacques kallis
2014 – David Warner
2022 – Jonny Bairstow… pic.twitter.com/o2svzzBwUP— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) August 27, 2026
THE STAR IN MAKING – Sonal Dinusha smashed 3rd hundred in 4 innings v India. 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/m7gik3TafN
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) August 27, 2026
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