Who is Sonal Dinusha? Sri Lanka had lost five wickets for 90 runs and the host team was in trouble. That was when Sonal Dinusha, partnering with Niroshan Dickwella, stitched together a magnificent 126-run partnership and scored his maiden Test century.
Who is Sonal Dinusha? Scored a century in the first Test against India
On the third day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Sonal Dinusha delivered a magnificent performance by scoring a century against India's formidable bowling attack. This achievement was particularly notable given that half the host team's lineup had already returned to the pavilion with the score at just 90 runs. Dinusha then forged a 126-run partnership with Dickwella. However, after completing his century, he was dismissed LBW off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling.
Sonal Dinusha scored 100 runs off 168 balls, hitting two sixes and four fours. His partnership with Dickwella steadied the Sri Lankan innings; otherwise, it appeared the hosts would not be able to avoid the follow-on. Sri Lanka's first innings concluded at 284 runs, giving India a lead of 178 runs.
Who is Sonal Dinusha?
Sonal Dinusha was born on December 4, 2000, in Colombo. The 25-year-old is a bowling all-rounder who made his Test debut against Bangladesh last June. He scored his maiden Test century—which is also his first international century—in his fourth Test and sixth innings. Notably, Sonal has not yet made his ODI or T20 debut for Sri Lanka.
Sonal has played 68 first-class matches and scored 3,698 runs across 102 innings. In first-class cricket, he has hit 11 centuries and 19 half-centuries, while also taking 133 wickets. Regarding the ongoing first Test against India, Sonal bowled just four overs in the first innings, conceding 17 runs without taking a wicket.
Update on the India vs. Sri Lanka First Test
Three days of play have concluded in the first Test match being held in Galle. India scored 462 runs in their first innings, whereas Sri Lanka's first innings folded for 284 runs. Based on the first-innings scores, India holds a lead of 178 runs and is in a strong position. India will now aim to score another 250 runs to set a target of over 400 for Sri Lanka. However, rain is forecast for both Tuesday and Wednesday in Galle.
