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Sri Lanka’s rising batting star Sonal Dinusha has made headlines in the ongoing India vs Sri Lanka Test series after producing another sensational performance in the second Test in Colombo. Dinusha scored a brilliant 103-run century, creating a rare record against India.
With this hundred, Dinusha has become only the second Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in his first two Test matches against India. He has also joined an elite list of Sri Lankan batters who have scored consecutive Test centuries against the Indian team.
Sonal Dinusha Smashes 103 in Colombo Test Against India
Sonal Dinusha continued his outstanding form by scoring 103 runs in the first innings of the Colombo Test. The century came after his impressive 100-run knock in the first Test in Galle.
The young batter has been one of Sri Lanka’s most consistent performers in the series. In three innings, Dinusha has already scored 287 runs at an average of 95.67.
His scores in the series so far are:
- 100 runs in the first Test
- 84 runs in the second innings
- 103 runs in the second Test
His remarkable consistency has made him one of the biggest talking points of the series.
44 Years Later, Dinusha Repeats Duleep Mendis Historic Feat
Dinusha’s latest century has put him in an exclusive club in Sri Lankan cricket history.
Before Dinusha, Duleep Mendis was the only Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in his first two Test matches against India. Mendis achieved the feat in 1982.
Now, 44 years later, Dinusha has matched the remarkable record. His back-to-back hundreds against India have made him only the second Sri Lankan player to achieve this milestone.
Sonal Dinusha Becomes 7th Sri Lankan to Hit Consecutive Centuries vs India
The 103-run knock has also earned Dinusha another major distinction. He has become the seventh Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in consecutive Test matches against India.
The list features several legendary names from Sri Lankan cricket, including:
- Aravinda de Silva
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Sanath Jayasuriya
- Mahela Jayawardene
- Tharanga Paranavitana
- Angelo Mathews
- Sonal Dinusha
Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara went one step further, scoring centuries in three consecutive Tests against India.
287 Runs in 3 Innings: Dinusha Dominates India Test Series
Sonal Dinusha’s numbers in the series underline just how impressive his form has been. He has accumulated 287 runs in three innings, averaging 95.67.
After scoring a century in Galle, followed by 84 runs, Dinusha once again converted his start into a big score in Colombo. His second century against India has further established him as a key player for Sri Lanka.
Sonal Dinusha Emerges as Sri Lanka’s New Batting Sensation
At a relatively early stage of his Test career, Dinusha has already produced two memorable performances against India. Scoring centuries in his first two Tests against the Indian side is a rare achievement, and doing so with such consistency has increased the spotlight on the young batter.
His latest 103-run knock in Colombo has not only strengthened Sri Lanka’s batting effort but also added another memorable chapter to the history of India-Sri Lanka Test cricket.
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