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Sri Lanka saves Test against India after following on in Colombo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:16 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Sri Lanka saves Test against India after following on in Colombo

Summary

Sri Lanka managed to save the second Test against India in Colombo, ending in a draw on August 27, 2026. After being asked to follow on and facing a 213-run deficit, Sri Lanka resumed at 229/6 and finished on 429/9. Sonal Dinusha played a key role, scoring an unbeaten 133, marking his third century of the series. This match was significant as it was the first time Sri Lanka saved a Test against India after being forced to follow on.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka resumed at 229/6 and ended on 429/9.
•Sonal Dinusha scored 133*, contributing to a crucial seventh-wicket partnership.
•This was Sri Lanka's fourth time saving a Test after following on.
•India won the first Test in Galle, securing the series 1-0.

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What they're saying

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Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests after being asked to follow on. Even more strikingly, they had lost all eight such Tests against India. But in Colombo, the hosts finally broke that run. This was only the fourth time Sri Lanka had managed to save a Test after being asked to follow on.
— Yahoo Sports

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