India had won six straight Tests in Sri Lanka since 2015, which was the joint-longest winning streak by a visiting team in the island nation. Australia also won six between 1999 and 2011, while England achieved the same feat from 2012 to 2021 in Test cricket. Earlier, Sonal Dinusha creates history with Colombo ton vs India, full list of records.
The left-handed batter had already scored a century in Galle and then continued his excellent form in Colombo. Dinusha made 103 runs in the first innings before producing an even bigger effort in the second innings against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Dinusha reached his century early in the final session by flicking Mohammed Siraj towards mid-wicket for two runs. He stayed calm under pressure and carried his bat until the end. His match-saving effort earned him the Player of the Match award in Colombo. Amid this, India’s WTC 2027 Final qualification scenario after Sri Lanka series.
Sonal Dinusha opens up on incredible Colombo masterclass
Sonal Dinusha said at the post-match presentation after winning the Player of the Match award, "First of all, I think I should mention who helped me to get runs here. So especially I need to mention our coaching staff. So they encouraged me, and my school coaches, my provincial coaches, my family and my friends as well."
Dinusha also thanked the tailenders who gave valuable support to him and also helped him score two hundreds in the 2nd Test match. He is very happy to have scored the hundreds.
"[On scoring three hundreds in a two-Test series, becoming only the third Sri Lankan to achieve the feat] Yeah, personally I'm very happy about that."
Historic comeback for Sri Lanka
Interestingly, Sri Lanka had lost 24 of their previous 27 Tests before the Colombo game when they were forced to follow on. They had lost all eight times they had followed on against India.
Sri Lanka’s lower-order batters also showed great fight against India. Their players at No. 8 to No. 11 faced 292 balls in Colombo, which is the sixth-highest number faced by a lower order in a Test innings after following on.
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