Sri Lanka's lower order fights back against India in 2nd Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
In the second Test against India on August 26, Sri Lanka's last three pairs demonstrated resilience, surviving over 40 overs after the team was reduced to 265/8. They managed to keep India waiting before being bowled out for 290. Sonal Dinusha scored his second consecutive century in the series but could not prevent Sri Lanka from facing the follow-on, following India's declaration at 503/9. India's bowler Saransh Jain claimed his maiden Test wicket, contributing to a challenging innings for Sri Lanka's lower order.
- •Sri Lanka was bowled out for 290 after India declared at 503/9.
- •Dinusha scored 103 runs, marking his second century in as many Tests.
- •Sri Lanka's last three pairs survived over 40 overs, a rare feat against India.
- •Saransh Jain took 1/45 in his first Test, claiming crucial wickets.
- •India leads the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 165 runs.
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs SL 2nd Test: Sri Lanka's last three pairs produce rare resistance against India, survive 40-plus overs
"Sri Lanka's last three pairs showed plenty of fight after the team was reduced to 265/8. They stayed at the crease for more than 40 overs before the innings finally ended. It was only the second time Sri Lanka's last three pairs, from the eighth to the 10th wicket, had survived for more than 40 overs against India in a Test innings.
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