The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a dramatic draw, thanks to a extraordinary display of resilience from Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha. His unbeaten second-innings century held off India’s bowling attack on Day 5, denying the hosts a clean sweep.
Despite missing out on a victory in the final Test, India secured the two-match series 1–0, having won the opening Test in Galle by 165 runs.
Match Summary
- India (1st Innings): 503/9 declared
- Sri Lanka (1st Innings): 290
- Sri Lanka (2nd Innings, Follow-on): 429/9
- Result: Match drawn (India wins the 2-match series 1–0)
How Day 5 Unfolded
After India posted a massive 503/9 in their first innings and bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, skipper Shubman Gill enforced the follow-on.
Facing a daunting task to save the match, Sri Lanka's batting lineup mounted a brave fightback in their second innings. Sonal Dinusha anchored the innings with a clutch 133*, bringing his series tally to 420 runs. Supported by lower-order resistance, Sri Lanka battled through Day 5 to reach 429/9 before time ran out.
While the draw dented India’s positioning in the World Test Championship standings, they walked away with the series trophy.
What’s Next for IND vs SL?
With the Test series wrapped up, both teams will shift their focus to limited-overs cricket later in the year:
- 1st ODI: December 13, 2026 (2:00 PM IST)
- 2nd ODI: December 16, 2026 (2:00 PM IST)
Source: Sony Sport
