Sonal Dinusha becomes third Sri Lankan to achieve this feat against India
Sri Lankan cricketer Sonal Dinusha achieved a rare milestone by scoring three centuries in a two-match Test series against India. He is only the third Sri Lankan player to score centuries in both innings of a single Test match against India.
Why it matters
This performance highlights a significant individual achievement in international cricket, drawing attention to the competitive dynamics between the Sri Lankan and Indian national teams.
Sonal Dinusha stood tall for Sri Lanka and scored a defiant century to keep India at bay on Day 5 of the second Test in Colombo.Dinusha was unbeaten on 98 at tea and did not have to wait long to complete his century. On the first ball of the third and final session, he flicked Mohammed Siraj towards mid-wicket for a couple of runs to reach the landmark.It was another brilliant innings from the Sri Lankan batter, who continued his sublime run in the two-match Test series against India.Three centuries in the two-Test seriesDinusha had already scored a century in the first Test in Galle, where Sri Lanka suffered a 165-run defeat. He continued his fine form in the second Test, scoring 103 runs in the first innings.
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