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Sonal Dinusha continues strong form in second Test against India

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Sonal Dinusha continues strong form in second Test against India
Summary

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha is in form during the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. On Day 5, Dinusha remains unbeaten on 71 in the second innings, adding to his impressive tally of scores in the series. He has scored 50 or more runs in each of his four innings, becoming the first Asian player to achieve this against India. Previously, he scored 100 and 84 in the first Test and 103 in the first innings of this match. His performance draws praise, with BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla comparing him to Sachin Tendulkar.

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  • •Dinusha scores 50 or more in all four innings this series.
  • •He is unbeaten on 71 in Sri Lanka's second innings.
  • •Past scores include 100, 84, and 103 in previous innings.
  • •Shukla praises Dinusha, comparing him to Tendulkar.
  • •Match is ongoing at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
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  • 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'Looking like Tendulkar': BCCI vice-president praises Sri Lanka batter who frustrates India on day 5
What they're saying
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The 25-year-old has been Sri Lanka's top batter in the two-match series, scoring 50 or more runs in each of his four innings.

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