Sonal Dinusha Scores Maiden International Century, Achieves Feat During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026
Sonal Dinusha, the 25-year-old Sri Lankan all-rounder, has struck his maiden international Test century (100 runs off 167 balls) against India on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle on August 17, 2026. This vital knock helped Sri Lanka reach 274/7 in response to India's 462, showcasing resilience in the 2025-27 World Test Championship series.
Young Sri Lankan all-rounder Gamage Sonal Dinusha etched his name in the record books today, Monday, August 17, 2026, by scoring his maiden Test century against India in the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium. The 25-year-old left-handed batsman reached the milestone with a single off Manav Suthar, delivering a vital fighting knock for his team on Day 3. Ravindra Jadeja Becomes Second Indian After Kapil Dev To Complete A Double of 4000 Runs and 350 Wickets in Tests.
Sonal Dinusha Hits Maiden Test Hundred
A moment of pure class in front of the Galle fort! Sonal Dinusha brings up his debut Test hundred against India, displaying incredible composure and grit under pressure.
Take a bow, Sonal! 🙌#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/GVgK6z6gvG
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 17, 2026
Dinusha's knock included four fours and two sixes off 167 balls, while adding crucial stands with Niroshan Dickwella, and Prabath Jayasuryia with 146 and 31, respectively. Responding to India's formidable first-innings total of 462, Sri Lanka were in a precarious position before Dinusha, alongside other lower-order batsmen, mounted a significant recovery. Nearing the close of play on Day 3, Sri Lanka stood at 274 for 9, still trailing India by 188 runs, with Dinusha's heroics keeping their hopes alive.
His significant stand with Dickwella (80) was instrumental in stabilising the innings and preventing a complete collapse after Sri Lanka found themselves at 90/5 at one point. The seventh-wicket partnership saw him add 31 runs with Jayasuriya, that helped Sri Lanka avoid follow-on. Dinusha got out immediately after scoring 100, giving his wicket to Ravindra Jadeja. Shubman Gill Catch Video: Indian Captain Takes One-Handed Stunner to Dismiss Kamindu Mendis During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026.
Sonal Dinusha's Rise
Born on December 4, 2000, in Colombo, Gamage Sonal Dinusha is a left-handed all-rounder who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. His impressive domestic performances for teams like Colombo Cricket Club and Dambulla Sixers paved his way to the national side. This maiden Test century marks a significant personal achievement and highlights his growing stature in Sri Lankan cricket, especially in a series that is part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
Dinusha's spirited century has injected fresh life into the first Test, ensuring Sri Lanka remain in the contest despite India's strong first innings. As the match heads into Day 4, all eyes will be on how long Dinusha can continue to defy the Indian bowlers and further reduce the deficit.
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