India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test : India finished Day 3 of the Colombo Test in a commanding position after Sri Lanka reached 265/8 in reply to India’s 503/9 declared. Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85 as rain ended play with the hosts still 238 runs behind.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on August 25, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind India’s first-innings total of 503/9 declared. Sonal Dinusha was unbeaten on 85, while Lahiru Kumara was 8 not out when rain brought an early end to play.
Key Highlights
- India declared their first innings at 503/9 after Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten 115.
- Sri Lanka reached 265/8 after 83.4 overs, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara scoring 80 and Sonal Dinusha remaining unbeaten on 85.
- Prasidh Krishna took 3/47 and Manav Suthar claimed 3/83 for India.
- Sri Lanka need 39 more runs to reach 304 and avoid the follow-on.
- Rain stopped play with 80.4 overs completed during the third day’s action.
India’s 503/9 Declared Sets the Platform
India’s first innings was built around a series of substantial contributions. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 117, while Dhruv Jurel finished unbeaten on 115. Shubman Gill added 50 and Rishabh Pant made 63.
Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 45 and Ravindra Jadeja scored 43. India eventually declared at 503/9 after 138 overs at a run rate of 3.64.
Sri Lanka Fight Back Through Sooriyabandara and Dinusha
Sri Lanka lost early wickets before Pasindu Sooriyabandara steadied the innings with an 80-run knock. He struck nine fours during his 133-ball innings and provided the main resistance through the middle phase.
Kamindu Mendis made 32, while Dhananjaya de Silva scored 8. Sonal Dinusha then carried the lower order’s resistance, reaching 85 from 137 balls with six fours and two sixes.
Dinusha was joined by Lahiru Kumara, who remained unbeaten on 8 from 50 balls. Their 35-run partnership had taken Sri Lanka to 265/8 when rain intervened.
India’s Bowlers Keep Sri Lanka Under Pressure
Prasidh Krishna led India’s wicket-takers with 3/47 from 14 overs. Manav Suthar also claimed three wickets, finishing with 3/83 from 21 overs.
Ravindra Jadeja took 1/45 from 19.4 overs, while Mohammed Siraj finished with 1/33 from 11 overs. Saransh Jain bowled 18 overs for 51 runs without taking a wicket.
Rain Cuts Short the Final Session
The third day ended after Sri Lanka had faced 83.4 overs. Rain returned late in the day, forcing the players off and bringing the scheduled day’s play to an early close.
India managed only one wicket during the final 38 overs as Dinusha and Kumara resisted. Sri Lanka will resume on 265/8, with 39 runs required to reach 304 and avoid the follow-on.
Full Scorecard: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
India 1st Innings — 503/9 declared
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | b Asitha Fernando | 45 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 84.90 |
| KL Rahul | c Dickwella b Lahiru Kumara | 18 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 54.54 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b Keshara Nuwantha | 117 | 193 | 12 | 0 | 60.62 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Dickwella b Asitha Fernando | 50 | 108 | 6 | 0 | 46.29 |
| Rishabh Pant | c Udara b Keshara Nuwantha | 63 | 89 | 6 | 2 | 70.78 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | b Asitha Fernando | 43 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 51.80 |
| Dhruv Jurel | not out | 115 | 177 | 9 | 2 | 64.97 |
| Saransh Jain | c Mishara b Asitha Fernando | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Manav Suthar | c Dickwella b Prabath Jayasuriya | 18 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 35.29 |
| Mohammed Siraj | lbw b Prabath Jayasuriya | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 10.34 |
| Prasidh Krishna | not out | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Extras | b 8, lb 3, nb 3, w 7 | 21 | ||||
| Total | 138 overs, RR 3.64 | 503/9d | ||||
India 1st Innings — Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 29 | 5 | 106 | 4 | 3.65 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 20 | 4 | 68 | 1 | 3.40 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 42 | 7 | 132 | 2 | 3.14 |
| Keshara Nuwantha | 38 | 3 | 154 | 2 | 4.05 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.66 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Kamil Mishara | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
India 1st Innings — Fall of Wickets
1-37 (KL Rahul, 10.4 ov), 2-66 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 16.6 ov), 3-186 (Shubman Gill, 51.5 ov), 3-207* (Rishabh Pant, 51.5 ov), 4-281 (Devdutt Padikkal, 76.2 ov), 5-296 (Ravindra Jadeja, 84.1 ov), 6-307 (Saransh Jain, 86.5 ov), 7-419 (Rishabh Pant, 112.1 ov), 8-458 (Manav Suthar, 124.4 ov), 9-489 (Mohammed Siraj, 136.1 ov).
Sri Lanka 1st Innings — 265/8
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara | c Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Jurel b Prasidh Krishna | 19 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 76.00 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | lbw b Manav Suthar | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara | b Ravindra Jadeja | 80 | 133 | 9 | 0 | 60.15 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c Jadeja b Prasidh Krishna | 32 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 55.17 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva (c) | c Rahul b Manav Suthar | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Sonal Dinusha | not out | 85 | 137 | 6 | 2 | 62.04 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | c Jurel b Mohammed Siraj | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keshara Nuwantha | c Jain b Manav Suthar | 18 | 74 | 2 | 1 | 24.32 |
| Lahiru Kumara | not out | 8 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Extras | lb 6, nb 5, w 1 | 12 | ||||
| Total | 83.4 overs, RR 3.16 | 265/8 | ||||
Sri Lanka 1st Innings — Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 11 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 14 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 3.35 |
| Manav Suthar | 21 | 1 | 83 | 3 | 3.95 |
| Saransh Jain | 18 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 2.83 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 19.4 | 4 | 45 | 1 | 2.28 |
Sri Lanka 1st Innings — Fall of Wickets
1-1 (Lahiru Udara, 1.2 ov), 2-8 (Prabath Jayasuriya, 2.6 ov), 3-35 (Kamil Mishara, 9.3 ov), 4-122 (Kamindu Mendis, 29.6 ov), 5-137 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 34.5 ov), 6-171 (Pasindu Sooriyabandara, 44.6 ov), 7-173 (Niroshan Dickwella, 45.3 ov), 8-230 (Keshara Nuwantha, 68.2 ov).
Match Position at Stumps
| Team | Score | Overs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 503/9d | 138 | First innings declared |
| Sri Lanka | 265/8 | 83.4 | Trail by 238 runs |
Sri Lanka will resume with Sonal Dinusha on 85 and Lahiru Kumara on 8. India still have two of their three DRS reviews remaining, while Sri Lanka have all three available.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
- Dates: August 23–27, 2026
- Toss: India elected to bat first
- Scheduled start: 9:45 AM local time
- Lunch: 12:00–12:40
- Tea: 2:55–3:15 PM
- Scheduled close: 5:15 PM
- Day 3 close: Sri Lanka 265/8 in 83.4 overs
The fourth day’s play is scheduled to begin at 9:45 AM. Sri Lanka’s immediate task is to add 39 runs and reach 304, while India will look to complete the remaining two wickets and press their advantage in the Test.
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