290/10 (89.4)
CR : 3.23
RR : 0.00
Match Drawn
Match Drawn
4:37 PM IST, Local Time: A magnificent batting performance from Sonal Dinusha and the tailenders' resistance against a strong Indian bowling lineup has helped Sri Lanka draw the 2nd Test match while India take the 2-match Test series 1-0 after a stunning victory in the first Test at Galle.
Quick recap to the game: India won the toss and elected to bat first. Devdutt Padikkal continued his good form in the 2nd Test as well smashing 117 in 193 balls. Dhruv Jurel finished unbeaten on 115, Rishabh Pant scored 63 despite hurting his wrist and shoulder and skipper Shubman Gill hit a square 50 to help India post 503/9 before declaring the innings.
Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Lankan bowlers with 4/106. Prabath Jayasuriya (2/132) and Keshara Nuwantha (2/154) shared 4 wickets between them and Lahiru Kumara picked up 1/68 - KL Rahul losing his scalp to Kumara as the first wicket of the Test match.
Pasindu Sooriyabandara who made his debut in the 1st Test replacing Dinesh Chandimal as a concussion substitute but failed to get off the mark made a brilliant start to his career in his first full Test match with 80. Sonal Dinusha scored his 4th consecutive 50+ score and top scored with 103 but Sri Lanka were folded for 290 - India asking them to follow on.
Prasidh Krishna (3/52) and Manav Suthar (3/85) shared 6 wickets between them. Debutant Saransh Jain picked up the last 2 wickets to fall, Ravindra Jadeja (1/45) and Mohammed Siraj (1/33) claimed a wicket apiece.
It was a much better and inspiring batting display from Sri Lanka while following on. Pasindu did one better with the bat and scored 92 but threw his wicket away. Kamindu Mendis found 55 runs under his belt but it was Sonal Dinusha who helped Sri Lanka save the Test with an unbeaten 133 run grind in 264 balls.
Keshara Nuwantha provided good support to Dinusha facing
Quick recap to the game: India won the toss and elected to bat first. Devdutt Padikkal continued his good form in the 2nd Test as well smashing 117 in 193 balls. Dhruv Jurel finished unbeaten on 115, Rishabh Pant scored 63 despite hurting his wrist and shoulder and skipper Shubman Gill hit a square 50 to help India post 503/9 before declaring the innings.
Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Lankan bowlers with 4/106. Prabath Jayasuriya (2/132) and Keshara Nuwantha (2/154) shared 4 wickets between them and Lahiru Kumara picked up 1/68 - KL Rahul losing his scalp to Kumara as the first wicket of the Test match.
Pasindu Sooriyabandara who made his debut in the 1st Test replacing Dinesh Chandimal as a concussion substitute but failed to get off the mark made a brilliant start to his career in his first full Test match with 80. Sonal Dinusha scored his 4th consecutive 50+ score and top scored with 103 but Sri Lanka were folded for 290 - India asking them to follow on.
Prasidh Krishna (3/52) and Manav Suthar (3/85) shared 6 wickets between them. Debutant Saransh Jain picked up the last 2 wickets to fall, Ravindra Jadeja (1/45) and Mohammed Siraj (1/33) claimed a wicket apiece.
It was a much better and inspiring batting display from Sri Lanka while following on. Pasindu did one better with the bat and scored 92 but threw his wicket away. Kamindu Mendis found 55 runs under his belt but it was Sonal Dinusha who helped Sri Lanka save the Test with an unbeaten 133 run grind in 264 balls.
Keshara Nuwantha provided good support to Dinusha facing
Trivia: India have now recorded their 13th drawn Test after enforcing the follow-on, with the opposition avoiding defeat despite being asked to follow on.
Instances When India Enforced the Follow-On in Tests:
Total Matches: 43
India Won: 30
Drawn: 13*
Total Matches: 43
India Won: 30
Drawn: 13*
Highest Innings Totals for Sri Lanka vs India in the 3rd or 4th Innings of a Test:
429/9, Colombo (SSC), 2026, This Innings*
415/7d, Colombo (SSC), 1997
394/10, Chennai, 1982
429/9, Colombo (SSC), 2026, This Innings*
415/7d, Colombo (SSC), 1997
394/10, Chennai, 1982
Highest Innings Totals for Sri Lanka After Following On in Tests:
537/9 vs England, Lord’s, 2006
475/10 vs England, Chester-Le-Street, 2016
429/9 vs India, Colombo (SSC), 2026, This Innings*
407/10 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 2014
537/9 vs England, Lord’s, 2006
475/10 vs England, Chester-Le-Street, 2016
429/9 vs India, Colombo (SSC), 2026, This Innings*
407/10 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 2014
Most Runs for Sri Lanka vs India in a Test Series:
571 – Sanath Jayasuriya, 1997 (Home)
467 – Kumar Sangakkara, 2010 (Home)
420 – Sonal Dinusha, 2026 (Home), This Series*
392 – Aravinda de Silva, 1997 (Home)
373 – Mahela Jayawardene, 2009 (Away)
571 – Sanath Jayasuriya, 1997 (Home)
467 – Kumar Sangakkara, 2010 (Home)
420 – Sonal Dinusha, 2026 (Home), This Series*
392 – Aravinda de Silva, 1997 (Home)
373 – Mahela Jayawardene, 2009 (Away)
Most Runs for India vs Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka in a Test Series:
390 – Sachin Tendulkar, 2010
358 – Shikhar Dhawan, 2017
348 – Virender Sehwag, 2010
344 – Virender Sehwag, 2008
328 – Devdutt Padikkal, 2026, This Series*
310 – Gautam Gambhir, 2008
390 – Sachin Tendulkar, 2010
358 – Shikhar Dhawan, 2017
348 – Virender Sehwag, 2010
344 – Virender Sehwag, 2008
328 – Devdutt Padikkal, 2026, This Series*
310 – Gautam Gambhir, 2008