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Sri Lanka battles India with strong lower-order performance in 2nd Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sri Lanka battles India with strong lower-order performance in 2nd Test

Summary

Sri Lanka concluded Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo at 265/8, fighting back against India’s bowling attack. Sonal Dinusha remained not out on 85, supported by Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who scored 80. After being reduced to 216/7, Sri Lanka’s lower order resisted effectively, with partnerships that frustrated India. The day's play ended early due to rain and bad light, leaving Sri Lanka 38 runs shy of avoiding the follow-on. India missed chances to finish off the innings and will seek to wrap it up quickly on Day 4.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka ends Day 3 at 265/8 in ongoing second Test.
•Sonal Dinusha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara lead with 85 and 80 runs.
•Sri Lanka was reduced to 216/7 before lower-order partnerships thwarted India.
•Rain and bad light cut the day short, leaving Sri Lanka needing 38 runs.
•India aims to complete the innings quickly on Day 4.

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6:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2nd Test: India struggle to finish off tail as Sonal Dinusha, Pasindu Sooriyabandara lead Sri Lanka resistance

What they're saying

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Sri Lanka ended Day 3 at 265/8, resisting India’s bowlers through a determined lower-order fightback. Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, while Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 80. India had reduced Sri Lanka to 216/7 but failed to finish the innings. Dinusha’s partnerships with Keshara Nuwantha and Lahiru Kumara frustrated India, leaving Sri Lanka 38 runs short of avoiding the follow-on.
— Yahoo Sports

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