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Sonal Dinusha Scores Third Century as Sri Lanka Draws Test Against India

Sonal Dinusha Scores Third Century as Sri Lanka Draws Test Against India

The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought draw against India in the second Test at Colombo on August 27, 2026, largely due to Sonal Dinusha's historic third century of the series.

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Dinusha finished the final day unbeaten on 142, helping Sri Lanka reach a total of 412/8, effectively neutralizing India's bowling attack and denying them a series-clinching victory.

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The result keeps India's World Test Championship (WTC) qualification hopes alive but requires them to win the final match of the series to secure a spot in the upcoming final.