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Sri Lanka draws second Test with India, ending hopes for series sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Sri Lanka draws second Test with India, ending hopes for series sweep

Summary

India and Sri Lanka drew the second Test at Colombo after Sri Lanka reached 429/9 in their second innings. India, who led by 213 runs after declaring at 503/9, enforced the follow-on. Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 to help Sri Lanka resist India’s bowling attack. India had aimed for a clean sweep after winning the first Test by 165 runs but ultimately finished the series 1-0. Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged the draw was disappointing but gave credit to Sri Lanka's performance in the latter stages of the match.

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By the Numbers

•India declared at 503/9 in first innings.
•Sonal Dinusha scored 133 not out for Sri Lanka.
•Sri Lanka forced a draw after trailing significantly.
•India aimed for a clean sweep after winning the first Test.
•Shubman Gill emphasized lessons learned from the match.

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6:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'Draw not hurting like a defeat': Shubman Gill after Sri Lanka deny India 2-0 clean sweep

What they're saying

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Shubman Gill also explained why he chose to enforce the follow-on after India gained a big lead. India had taken a 213-run first-innings lead and had Sri Lanka under pressure after enforcing the follow-on. However, Sonal Dinusha once again stood between India and victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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