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Sonal Dinusha scores rare second century after follow‑on in India‑Sri Lanka 2nd Test
✍️ WION
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:30 AM
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Sri Lankan opener Sonal Dinusha became one of the few batsmen to hit a second hundred in the same innings after his team was forced to follow on in the second Test against India.
In the second Test of the India‑Sri Lanka series, Sri Lanka’s top‑order batsman Sonal Dinusha delivered a remarkable performance by reaching a second century in the same innings after his side was made to follow on. The follow‑on came after a substantial first‑innings deficit, but Dinusha’s resilience with the bat helped stabilize the Sri Lankan total.
Dinusha’s second hundred placed him in an exclusive group of cricketers who have managed to compile two centuries in a single innings under follow‑on pressure, a feat rarely witnessed in Test cricket. His innings not only showcased technical skill but also provided a morale boost for a team struggling to avoid an innings defeat.
The milestone was highlighted by WION, underscoring its significance in the context of the series. While the match outcome remains pending, Dinusha’s achievement stands out as a key moment in the contest between the two nations.
Dinusha’s second hundred placed him in an exclusive group of cricketers who have managed to compile two centuries in a single innings under follow‑on pressure, a feat rarely witnessed in Test cricket. His innings not only showcased technical skill but also provided a morale boost for a team struggling to avoid an innings defeat.
The milestone was highlighted by WION, underscoring its significance in the context of the series. While the match outcome remains pending, Dinusha’s achievement stands out as a key moment in the contest between the two nations.