Unyielding Dinusha, spirited tail hold off India to save Colombo Test

**Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 secures draw for Sri Lanka in second Test against India**

Colombo, Sri Lanka – On the final day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium, Sri Lankan batsman Sonal Dinusha played a marathon innings that enabled his side to avoid defeat after being asked to follow on.

Facing a target set by India, Dinusha remained unbeaten on 133 runs. Over a period of roughly seven hours, he anchored the Sri Lankan lower order, guiding the tail‑end batsmen through a resilient partnership that saw the team hold out long enough for the match to end in a draw.

The innings came after India’s first‑innings lead forced Sri Lanka to bat again under follow‑on conditions. Dinusha’s resistance, supported by contributions from the lower order, prevented India from securing a second‑innings lead that would have been required for a win.

The match concluded without a result, with Sri Lanka salvaging a point from a situation that had appeared to be heading toward an Indian victory. No further details on the final scores or individual performances of other players were provided in the source report.

Article source: island.lk | Image credit: Cricbuzz

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