Sonal Dinusha Hits Back-to-Back Test Centuries, Achieves Feat During IND vs SL Match at Colombo
Sri Lankan all-rounder Sonal Dinusha continues his impressive form against India, notching a maiden Test century in Galle (100) and an unbeaten 85* in the ongoing Colombo Test, following an 84 in the second innings of the first match. This consistent high scoring in the 2025-27 World Test Championship series highlights the 25-year-old's burgeoning talent.
Sri Lankan middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha achieved a landmark milestone on Wednesday by registering back-to-back Test centuries against India, reaching three figures on Day 4 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground. Resuming from his overnight score of 85, the 25-year-old left-hander anchored the hosts' first innings under pressure against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Sarfaraz Khan’s Stump Mic Dig at Dhananjaya de Silva During IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026 Goes Viral.
Sonal Dinusha Slams His 2nd Test Ton
Back-to-Back Test Centuries! 🔥🏏
Sonal Dinusha does it again! 💯💯
From Galle to Colombo, the century streak continues! What a player! 🇱🇰#SonalDinusha #SriLankaCricket #SLvIND #BackToBackCenturies pic.twitter.com/0P3UybMcbe
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 26, 2026
Dinusha’s century follows his maiden Test hundred (100) struck during the series opener in Galle, making him one of the few Sri Lankan batters (7th) to score consecutive Test tons against India.
Dinusha arrived at the crease on Day 3 with Sri Lanka in serious trouble at 138/5 in reply to India’s massive first-innings declaration of 503/9. Showing exceptional composure and precise shot selection, he countered India's varied spin-and-pace attack comprising Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
His innings of 102* off 149 deliveries featured eight boundaries and three sixes. He relied heavily on orthodox and sweep strokes to disrupt the rhythm of the Indian spinners, steadily shepherding the strike and finding gaps with minimal risk. Prabath Jayasuriya Reprimanded for Damaging Boundary Wedge with Bat in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026.
Match Details and Context
The second Test, part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, commenced on August 23, 2026, at the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, with play starting daily at 10:00 AM IST. On Day 3, with Sri Lanka reeling at 137/5 in response to India's formidable total, Dinusha came to the crease at number six, steadying the innings amidst dwindling support from the other end. Rain halted play prematurely on Day 3, leaving Sri Lanka at 265/8, still trailing India by 238 runs. Play is expected to resume today, August 26, for Day 4.
Sonal Dinusha's Growing Stature
Born on December 4, 2000, Sonal Dinusha made his Test debut against Bangladesh in Colombo on June 25, 2025, scoring 11 runs and taking two wickets. Prior to this series, he had accumulated 370 runs in 4 Tests with one century and two fifties, averaging 61.66, along with 6 wickets. His current performance further underscores his potential to become a long-term asset for Sri Lankan cricket.
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