Colombo, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Dinusha defiant as Sri Lanka lead by 170 in India Test

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2026-08-27

Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 98 to keep up Sri Lanka's defiance on day five of the second Test against India on Thursday as the hosts reached 383-8 at tea. Sri Lanka, who resumed on 229-6, extended their lead to 170 runs after being made to follow on in Colombo. India had looked favourites to win the Test and series, but overnight batters Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha (46) put on 112 runs for the seventh wicket. A draw will still give India the t......

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