Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test ended in a dramatic draw at the SSC in Colombo after Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 and stubborn lower-order support denied India victory on the fifth day.
Colombo, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka produced a remarkable rearguard effort to draw the second Test against India at the SSC on August 27, with Sonal Dinusha remaining unbeaten on 133 after batting for 264 balls in the second innings. Sri Lanka finished on 429 for 9 declared after following on, having earlier been dismissed for 290.
India had declared their first innings at 503 for 9 after Devdutt Padikkal made 117 and Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 115. Sri Lanka’s resistance forced India to bowl 243.4 overs across the two innings, but the visitors could not take the final wicket.
Key Highlights
- Sri Lanka drew the second Test after reaching 429 for 9 declared in their second innings.
- Sonal Dinusha scored 103 in the first innings and an unbeaten 133 in the second innings.
- Dinusha finished the series with 419 runs at an average of 139.66.
- India declared at 503 for 9, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 117 and Dhruv Jurel making 115*.
- India enforced the follow-on after Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290.
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 92 and Keshara Nuwantha made 46 in Sri Lanka’s second innings.
- Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each in Sri Lanka’s second innings.
- India won the two-match series 1-0, while the drawn Test gave both teams four points.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test ends in epic draw
Sri Lanka’s second innings became a prolonged battle for survival after India enforced the follow-on. Dinusha anchored the resistance throughout the final day, combining patience with an effective sweep-based approach against India’s spinners.
The left-hander faced 264 balls for his unbeaten 133, hitting eight fours and two sixes. His first-innings 103 had already established him as Sri Lanka’s leading batter in the match, and his second hundred completed a remarkable individual performance.
Dinusha had faced 426 balls across the two innings. His control was particularly evident against spin, where he repeatedly used sweeps and their variations while largely avoiding drives on a slow SSC surface.
India’s bowlers keep Sri Lanka under pressure
India continued to attack despite the increasingly difficult conditions. Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Saransh Jain each bowled more than 35 overs in Sri Lanka’s second innings and more than 55 overs across the match.
The spinners occasionally extracted sharp turn and bounce, but the slow nature of the surface often gave batters enough time to react. The assistance available to India’s seamers earlier in the Test had also diminished.
Suthar broke the seventh-wicket partnership after lunch when Keshara Nuwantha was caught at gully. Nuwantha and Dinusha had added 112 runs from 246 balls, but Sri Lanka were still only 117 runs ahead when that partnership ended.
Prabath Jayasuriya then spent 71 balls with Dinusha before edging Jadeja to gully. Lahiru Kumara offered another major block of resistance, occupying the crease for two hours and scoring 12 from 90 balls.
Kumara and Dinusha added 47 runs from 170 balls. When Jadeja eventually dismissed Kumara at short leg, Sri Lanka were within reach of securing the draw.
Dinusha and Asitha Fernando then survived 56 balls before the teams shook hands at the first opportunity. Sri Lanka had extended their lead to 216 when the match ended.
India first innings: 503 for 9 declared
India won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings reached 503 for 9 declared in 138 overs at a run rate of 3.64.
Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 117 from 193 balls, including 12 fours. Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 from 177 balls, striking nine fours and two sixes.
Rishabh Pant made 63, Shubman Gill scored 50, Ravindra Jadeja contributed 43 and Yashasvi Jaiswal made 45. KL Rahul scored 18, while Manav Suthar made 18.
India first innings batting scorecard
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 45 | 53 | 87 | 9 | 0 | 84.90 |
| KL Rahul | 18 | 33 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 54.54 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 117 | 193 | 286 | 12 | 0 | 60.62 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 50 | 108 | 147 | 6 | 0 | 46.29 |
| Rishabh Pant | 63 | 89 | 138 | 6 | 2 | 70.78 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 43 | 83 | 116 | 4 | 0 | 51.80 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 115* | 177 | 291 | 9 | 2 | 64.97 |
| Saransh Jain | 6 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Manav Suthar | 18 | 51 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 35.29 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 29 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 10.34 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4* | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Extras | 21 | b 8, lb 3, nb 3, w 7 | ||||
| Total | 503/9 declared, 138 overs, RR 3.64 | |||||
Sri Lanka bowling scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sri Lanka first innings: 290 all out
Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in 89.4 overs. Sonal Dinusha scored 103 from 162 balls, while Pasindu Sooriyabandara contributed 80 from 133 balls.
Kamindu Mendis added 32 and Keshara Nuwantha scored 18. Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took three wickets apiece, while Saransh Jain claimed two. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj took one wicket each.
Sri Lanka first innings batting scorecard
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Kamil Mishara | 19 | 25 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 76.00 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 80 | 133 | 198 | 9 | 0 | 60.15 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 32 | 58 | 93 | 3 | 1 | 55.17 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva (c) | 8 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 103 | 162 | 232 | 8 | 3 | 63.58 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keshara Nuwantha | 18 | 74 | 79 | 2 | 1 | 24.32 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 12 | 58 | 83 | 2 | 0 | 20.68 |
| Asitha Fernando | 1* | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Extras | 14 | lb 6, nb 6, w 2 | ||||
| Total | 290 all out, 89.4 overs, RR 3.23 | |||||
India bowling scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 11 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 16 | 2 | 52 | 3 | 3.25 |
| Manav Suthar | 22 | 1 | 85 | 3 | 3.86 |
| Saransh Jain | 20.4 | 5 | 69 | 2 | 3.33 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 | 4 | 45 | 1 | 2.25 |
Sri Lanka second innings: 429 for 9 declared
Following on, Sri Lanka mounted their strongest resistance of the match. Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 92 from 173 balls, Kamindu Mendis made 55 from 92, and Keshara Nuwantha contributed 46 from 150 balls.
Dinusha remained unbeaten on 133 from 264 balls. Lahiru Kumara again resisted for a long period, scoring 12 from 90 balls before Jadeja dismissed him. Asitha Fernando stayed unbeaten on 0 from 24 balls when the declaration came.
Sri Lanka second innings batting scorecard
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara | 3 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Kamil Mishara | 32 | 39 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 82.05 |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara | 92 | 173 | 235 | 10 | 1 | 53.17 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 55 | 92 | 109 | 2 | 3 | 59.78 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva (c) | 23 | 44 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 52.27 |
| Sonal Dinusha | 133* | 264 | 420 | 8 | 2 | 50.37 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Keshara Nuwantha | 46 | 150 | 175 | 4 | 0 | 30.66 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 2 | 28 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 12 | 90 | 121 | 1 | 0 | 13.33 |
| Asitha Fernando | 0* | 24 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 25 | b 7, lb 8, nb 7, w 3 | ||||
| Total | 429/9 declared, 154 overs, RR 2.78 | |||||
India bowling scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 18.3 | 3 | 57 | 1 | 3.08 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 15 | 7 | 26 | 1 | 1.73 |
| Manav Suthar | 41 | 7 | 121 | 3 | 2.95 |
| Saransh Jain | 37 | 4 | 98 | 1 | 2.64 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 38.3 | 4 | 94 | 3 | 2.44 |
| Shubman Gill | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
Dinusha’s series-defining performance
Dinusha finished the series with 419 runs at an average of 139.66. His two hundreds in this Test came in very different circumstances, with the second innings hundred carrying particular importance as Sri Lanka fought to prevent India from completing a victory after the follow-on.
The 26-year-old’s ability to remain disciplined against India’s spin attack was central to Sri Lanka’s survival. His unbeaten 133 also ensured that India could not complete the final breakthrough despite sustained pressure across the fifth day.
Five-day match timeline
- Day 1, August 23: India finished on 300/5 after 85 overs, with Dhruv Jurel on 7* and Saransh Jain on 4*.
- Day 2, August 24: Sri Lanka reached 8/2 after three overs in their first innings.
- Day 3, August 25: Sri Lanka were 265/8 after 83.4 overs, with Sonal Dinusha unbeaten on 85.
- Day 4, August 26: Sri Lanka reached 229/6 in their second innings after 72.4 overs, with Dinusha on 7*.
- Day 5, August 27: Sri Lanka declared on 429/9 after 154 overs, securing the draw.
Match details and series result
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test |
| Dates | August 23-27, 2026 |
| Venue | SSC, Colombo |
| Toss | India elected to bat first |
| India 1st innings | 503/9 declared |
| Sri Lanka 1st innings | 290 all out |
| Sri Lanka 2nd innings | 429/9 declared |
| Result | Match drawn |
| Series result | India won the 2-match series 1-0 |
| Points | India 4, Sri Lanka 4 |
| Hours of play | 9.45 start, Lunch 12.00-12.40, Tea 14.55-15.15, Close 17.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test?
The second Test ended in a draw after Sri Lanka declared on 429 for 9 in their second innings.
Who scored the most runs for Sri Lanka?
Sonal Dinusha was Sri Lanka’s leading batter in the match. He scored 103 in the first innings and remained unbeaten on 133 in the second.
Who scored centuries for India?
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 and Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten 115 in India’s first innings.
What was the result of the Test series?
India won the two-match series 1-0.
The draw at the SSC completed a demanding five-day contest in which Sri Lanka’s lower order held firm behind Dinusha’s unbeaten 133. India took the series 1-0, while Sri Lanka avoided defeat in the second Test despite following on.
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