Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Sri Lanka’s young star Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India, saying he reminded him of legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Dinusha scored 420 runs in four innings at an average of 140, including three centuries and a fifty. His unbeaten 133 on the final day of the second Test helped Sri Lanka secure a draw and denied India a series clean sweep.&nbsp;Speaking on Cricinfo, Pujara said, “The way he has batted throughout the series has been phenomenal. He takes me into that era of batters like Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. When I was growing up, I used to look up to those Sri Lankan players. In 5-10 years, Sonal Dinusha can be one of the greats of Sri Lankan cricket. He has shown that potential. The way he batted on the last day of the second Test match, it was a commendable effort.”&nbsp;Also Read- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/praggnanandhaa-scripts-historic-win-lifts-maiden-grand-chess-tour-finals-title-1787905324958">Praggnanandhaa scripts historic win, lifts maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title</a>&nbsp;Pujara also praised Keshara Nuwantha and Lahiru Kumara for their resistance in the lower order.&nbsp;“Credit to Keshara Nuwantha and Lahiru Kumara as well. The partnerships were very crucial. The kind of technique Nuwantha showed was surprising because his first-class record does not suggest that. Especially against the spinners, he was allowing the ball to hit the bat,” Pujara said.&nbsp;“The pitch was on the easier side, but the ball was turning a bit. There was a little bit of movement for the seamers with the second new ball, and there was pressure,” the former India batter added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-qualifies-for-diamond-league-final-2026-set-to-face-sri-lanka-s-rumesh-pathirage-in-epic-clash-1787908552625">Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2026, set to face Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage in epic clash</a>&nbsp;Sri Lanka were forced to follow on after being bowled out for 290. They were 218/6 in the second innings before Dinusha and Nuwantha added 112 runs. Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 took Sri Lanka to 429/9, securing a draw.

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as a standout performer in the drawn two-Test series against India, showcasing remarkable resilience and consistency to deny the visitors a series clean sweep.

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Sri Lanka’s young star Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India, saying he reminded him of legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Dinusha scored 420 runs in four innings at an average of 140, including three centuries and a fifty. His unbeaten 133 on the final day of the second Test helped Sri Lanka secure a draw and denied India a series clean sweep. Speaking on Cricinfo, Pujara said, “The way he has batted throughout the series has been phenomenal. He takes me into that era of batters like Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. When I was growing up, I used to look up to those Sri Lankan players. In 5-10 years, Sonal Dinusha can be one of the greats of Sri Lankan cricket. He has shown that potential. The way he batted on the last day of the second Test match, it was a commendable effort.” Also Read- Praggnanandhaa scripts historic win, lifts maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title Pujara also praised Keshara Nuwantha and Lahiru Kumara for their resistance in the lower order. “Credit to Keshara Nuwantha and Lahiru Kumara as well. The partnerships were very crucial. The kind of technique Nuwantha showed was surprising because his first-class record does not suggest that. Especially against the spinners, he was allowing the ball to hit the bat,” Pujara said. “The pitch was on the easier side, but the ball was turning a bit. There was a little bit of movement for the seamers with the second new ball, and there was pressure,” the former India batter added. Also Read - Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final 2026, set to face Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage in epic clash Sri Lanka were forced to follow on after being bowled out for 290. They were 218/6 in the second innings before Dinusha and Nuwantha added 112 runs. Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 took Sri Lanka to 429/9, securing a draw.

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as a standout performer in the drawn two-Test series against India, showcasing remarkable resilience and consistency to deny the visitors a series clean sweep.

'Takes me back to era of Sangakkara, Jayawardene': Former India player hails SL batter Dinusha

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001.&nbsp;The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings.&nbsp;Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022. &nbsp;

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001. The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings. Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022.

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw.&nbsp;Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle.&nbsp;Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs.&nbsp;<h3>WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test</h3>The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run</a>&nbsp;Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent.&nbsp;India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw. Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week. Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle. Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch. The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs. WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent. India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.”&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash.&nbsp;While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC”&nbsp;Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-matteo-guendouzi-at-centre-of-brawl-after-fenerbahce-seal-champions-league-return-at-lyon-1787821695301">Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League</a>&nbsp;Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.” Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash. While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties. Also Read - BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19 Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC” Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series. Also Read - Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018. With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle, giving the visitors a lead of 178 runs after India posted 462 in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, but his effort could not prevent Sri Lanka from falling well behind. Dinusha and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella put together a 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket to frustrate India’s bowlers, however, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Dickwella for 80 in the 62nd over. &nbsp;&nbsp;The dismissal added to an unwanted record for Dickwella, as the 33-year-old now has 23 Test half-centuries without scoring a century, the most by any batter in Test history. His best chance came in 2021, when he was dismissed for 96 against the West Indies in Antigua. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached a major milestone by claiming his 350th Test wicket. He dismissed Keshara Nuwantha after the batter mistimed an attacking shot, with Shubman Gill completing the catch.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-jadeja-joins-elite-club-with-4-000-test-runs-and-350-wickets-1786965050213">IND vs SL: Jadeja joins elite club with 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets</a>&nbsp;Jadeja became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, joining Anil Kumble (619), Ravichandran Ashwin (537), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417).&nbsp;&nbsp;Among left-arm spinners, only Rangana Herath (433) and Daniel Vettori (362) have more Test wickets. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/match-fit-not-gym-fit-gavaskar-questions-team-india-s-training-methods-amid-injury-crisis-1786963209788">‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha reached his century with a single in the 78th over. Manav Suthar then dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya with the next delivery. Jadeja then removed Dinusha in the following over, while Suthar later completed a four-wicket haul.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jadeja finished with three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Krishna took one each. Sri Lanka avoided the follow-on, with India set to begin their second innings on Day 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The third day of the opening Test in Galle ended early due to rain on Monday, with India firmly in control after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle, giving the visitors a lead of 178 runs after India posted 462 in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, but his effort could not prevent Sri Lanka from falling well behind. Dinusha and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella put together a 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket to frustrate India’s bowlers, however, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Dickwella for 80 in the 62nd over. The dismissal added to an unwanted record for Dickwella, as the 33-year-old now has 23 Test half-centuries without scoring a century, the most by any batter in Test history. His best chance came in 2021, when he was dismissed for 96 against the West Indies in Antigua. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached a major milestone by claiming his 350th Test wicket. He dismissed Keshara Nuwantha after the batter mistimed an attacking shot, with Shubman Gill completing the catch. Also Read - IND vs SL: Jadeja joins elite club with 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets Jadeja became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, joining Anil Kumble (619), Ravichandran Ashwin (537), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417). Among left-arm spinners, only Rangana Herath (433) and Daniel Vettori (362) have more Test wickets. Also Read - ‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods Earlier, Dinusha reached his century with a single in the 78th over. Manav Suthar then dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya with the next delivery. Jadeja then removed Dinusha in the following over, while Suthar later completed a four-wicket haul. Jadeja finished with three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Krishna took one each. Sri Lanka avoided the follow-on, with India set to begin their second innings on Day 4. With inputs from agencies

The third day of the opening Test in Galle ended early due to rain on Monday, with India firmly in control after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead.

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