Sonal Dinusha scores fourth consecutive fifty against India in Colombo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Sonal Dinusha achieved his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in Test cricket during the second Test against India on August 27, 2026. This performance places him alongside notable cricketers such as Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne, becoming only the second player to score fifty or more in his first four Test innings against India. His contributions have helped Sri Lanka maintain hope for a draw as they navigate the final day of the match, following a century and an 84 in the first Test. Dinusha's latest innings, along with a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, allowed the team to finish the first session without losing a wicket.
- •Dinusha scored fifty-plus runs in his first four Test innings against India.
- •He joins Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne in achieving this feat.
- •His scores in the series include a century and multiple fifties.
- •Sri Lanka aims to secure a draw on the final day of the Test.
- •Dinusha formed a key partnership with Keshara Nuwantha during the innings.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sonal Dinusha joins elite list of legends with remarkable run against India
"Sonal Dinusha has made history by scoring fifty or more runs in four consecutive innings against India, aligning him with cricket legends like Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne. His achievement marks a significant milestone for Sri Lankan cricket as he becomes only the second player to accomplish fifty-plus runs in his first four Test innings against India, aiding his team's fight to salvage the match.
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