Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India

Dinusha’s 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha engineered a remarkable rearguard action to help the hosts salvage a draw and deny India a series sweep in the second Test.Dinusha made a stellar 133 not out, his second hundred of the match and third in four innings, to power Sri Lanka to 429-9 on Thursday while following on when the players shook hands.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’tlist 2 of 4Bangladesh coach Simmons: ‘Australia are going to come harder at us’list 3 of 4England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incidentlist 4 of 4Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Testend of listIndia won the series 1-0 but Sri Lanka will take a lot of heart from their fightback at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.Player-of-the-match Dinusha forged a century-run stand with Keshara Nuwantha to frustrate India and stayed put to help snatch a memorable draw.Earlier, Sri Lanka resumed the final day of the ...