Sonal Dinusha holds strong as Sri Lanka chases India in first Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
On Day 5 of the first cricket test in Galle, Sri Lanka reached 175 for 6 at lunch, with Sonal Dinusha contributing an unbeaten 65. Resuming at 84 for 4, Sri Lanka is aiming to chase down 372 runs set by India, having lost two crucial wickets before the interval. India dismissed captain Dhananjaya de Silva for 59 and followed with another wicket before lunch as it looks to secure victory by taking the remaining four wickets. The match continues, with Sri Lanka needing another 197 runs to win or to last through 65 overs for a draw.
- •Sri Lanka at 175 for 6 at lunch on Day 5
- •Sonal Dinusha not out on 65 from 112 balls
- •India posted 462 in first innings and 193 in second
- •Sri Lanka needs 197 runs to win or draw
- •Match continues with India looking for 4 more wickets
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — India edges closer to win in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha’s 65
"Sonal Dinusha continued his resilient innings and guided Sri Lanka to 175 for 6 at lunch on Day 5 of the first cricket test, holding on as India pushes for the four wickets it needs for victory. Sri Lanka resumed Wednesday at 84-4, trailing by 287 runs, with Sonal Dinusha — who scored a century in the first innings — not out on 25 and captain Dhananjaya de Silva on 31. Dinusha survived the morning session, moving to 65 not out from 112 balls and hitting six fours and a six.
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