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Sonal Dinusha Matches World Record in 2nd India-Sri Lanka Test
✍️ India.com
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 07:08 AM
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Sri Lankan batsman Sonal Dinusha equalled a world record in the second Test against India, becoming only the eighth player to achieve the feat.
Sonal Dinusha, representing Sri Lanka, matched a long‑standing world record during the second Test of the 2026 India‑Sri Lanka series. The achievement places him among an exclusive group of just eight batters worldwide who have reached this milestone.
The record‑tying performance came against a strong Indian bowling attack, underscoring Dinusha's skill and composure under pressure. Cricket analysts noted that his innings not only bolstered Sri Lanka's total but also shifted the momentum of the match.
Sri Lankan team officials praised Dinusha's discipline and highlighted the innings as a turning point in the series. The Indian side, while conceding the record, acknowledged the quality of the knock and vowed to respond in the remaining sessions.
The match continues to draw attention from fans across both nations, with the record‑breaking innings adding a historic chapter to the 2026 Test series.
The record‑tying performance came against a strong Indian bowling attack, underscoring Dinusha's skill and composure under pressure. Cricket analysts noted that his innings not only bolstered Sri Lanka's total but also shifted the momentum of the match.
Sri Lankan team officials praised Dinusha's discipline and highlighted the innings as a turning point in the series. The Indian side, while conceding the record, acknowledged the quality of the knock and vowed to respond in the remaining sessions.
The match continues to draw attention from fans across both nations, with the record‑breaking innings adding a historic chapter to the 2026 Test series.