Sonal Dinusha’s gritty 133 not out denied India a bagful of 12 factors after the 25-year-old single-handedly helped Sri Lanka salvage a draw within the second Take a look at in Colombo, that ended on Thursday. Beginning the ultimate day at 229/6 and 16 runs forward, it appeared like India would stroll out with an simply.
However Dinusha had different plans as he cast a century stand – 112 runs in 242 balls – with Keshara Nuwantha (46) in a exceptional fightback for Sri Lanka. India did made a comeback with two wickets of Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya, however the ninth-wicket stand of 47 off 169 deliveries between Lahiru Kumara and Dinusha dashed India’s hopes.
Throughout the stand, Kumara performed 90 balls – 15 overs – for his 12 runs whereas Dinusha performed 80 deliveries for his 30, to disclaim India a victory. Sri Lanka have been 429/9 with no actual likelihood of any outright consequence when the gamers shook fingers. India gained the collection 1-0, however Sri Lanka will take numerous coronary heart from their fightback on the Sinhalese Sports activities Membership Floor.
In accordance with Cricbuzz, Sri Lanka’s no.8 to 11 batters performed a complete of 292 balls between them, which is the sixth most for the decrease order in an innings whereas following on in Checks. The Lankan fightback got here after being followed-on. After India declared 503/9 within the first innings, Sri Lanka have been all out for 290 in response and have been requested to follow-on.
India stay static in WTC standings
With this draw, India remained static within the fifth spot within the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-27 factors desk regardless of gaining 16 factors from this collection. Whereas a win ensures 12 factors, a draw comes with 4 factors. Having began the Colombo Take a look at at 53.33% PCT, India’s Level Share dropped to 51.52%.
Australia (80% PCT) proceed to guide the WTC standings, {followed} by South Africa (75% PCT), New Zealand (72.22% PCT) and Bangladesh (55.56% PCT). Sri Lanka stay sixth with 33.33% PCT. After this match, India now have 5 wins, 4 losses and two attracts in 11 Checks.
What’s subsequent for Indian cricket group?
Whereas India will likely be internet hosting West Indies in a white-ball collection, beginning on September 27, Shubman’s males will subsequent play Checks in opposition to New Zealand in a two-game away collection in November. Publish that India will host Australia in a five-Take a look at Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January 2027
India have seven Checks remaining within the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with the Gautam Gambhir-coached aspect needing to win no less than 5 video games and hope different outcomes go their means. Actually a tricky process, however not inconceivable.
