IND vs SL Highlights, 2nd Test Day 5: Sonal Dinusha hundred saves Sri Lanka in Colombo, India win series 1-0

India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, 2nd Test Day 5: Riding on Sonal Dinusha;s unbeaten 133, India played a draw on the final day of the second Test against India. The Shubman Gill-led side win the series 1-0, after winning the first game by 165 runs.

PN VishnuKoushik Paul
Updated27 Aug 2026, 05:56:48 PM IST
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Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha is on the verge of scoring another magnificent century in the Test series against India.
Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha is on the verge of scoring another magnificent century in the Test series against India. (PTI)

India national cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team match scorecard: Sri Lanka's middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha struck his second hundred of the match to help the hosts salvage a draw after they were asked to follow on in the second test against India on Thursday.

Dinusha, who made a stellar 133 not out, forged a century stand with Keshara Nuwantha (46) in a remarkable fightback for Sri Lanka, who began the final day 16 ahead with only four wickets in hand.

Sri Lanka were 429/9 with no real chance of any outright result when the players shook hands. India won the series 1-0, but Sri Lanka will take a lot of heart from their fightback at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

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27 Aug 2026, 04:43:21 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: The match ends in draw

The match is heading for a draw. Unable to break Sonal Dinusha's defence, the likes of Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are bowling. As we write, Sri Lanka declare at 429/9 after being followed on. The players also shake hands as the match ends in draw. India win the series 1-0. Dinusha remained not out at 133.

27 Aug 2026, 04:05:10 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Ravindra Jadeja strikes

OUTTTT!!!! Ravindra Jadeja finally breaks the stand as Lahiru Kumara is caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. India are still fighting on. Kumara walks back after playing 90 balls - 15 overs - alone for his 12 runs. SL 402/9

27 Aug 2026, 03:19:44 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Hundred for Sonal Dinusha

Hundred for Sonal Dinusha! He gets to his third consecutive hundred in the series in four innings with a double off Mohammed Siraj. The left-hander becomes third Sri Lankan to score three centuries in a 2-match Test series! SL 385/8

27 Aug 2026, 03:16:59 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Final session underway

Into the final session of the match and the series. India need two more wickets and then the runs to win the match. For Sri Lanka, Sonal Dinusha is standing tall with an unbeaten 98. He is on his way to his third consecutive hundred in the series. Can Sri Lanka save the match?

27 Aug 2026, 03:02:58 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Sonal Dinusha unbeaten on 98 as hosts keep fighting

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha continues his fine form as he heads to the tea break on the final day of the second Test not out on 98. Sri Lanka lost a couple of wickets in the session, with Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya being dismissed, but Dinusha has stood like a wall.

Sri Lanka are 383/8 in their second innings, with a lead of 170 and just one session remaining in the Test.

27 Aug 2026, 02:33:24 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Ravindra Jadeja walks off

OH NO! Ravindra Jadeja is walking off the field after seemingly feeling some discomfort on his right foot. He was bowling the 128th over of the Sri Lankan innings. Prasidh Krishna resumed the over once Jadeja made his way back to the dressing room.

Sri Lanka 368/8 (2nd innings, lead by 155 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 02:21:17 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Will Sonal Dinusha score another century?

Sri Lanka are eight down at the moment, but definetely not out with Sonal Dinusha still batting. Dinusha is not out on 86, whereas Lahiru Kumara is just trying to hang in there at the other end without getting out, having scored just one run from 34 balls.

Sri Lanka 367/8 (2nd innings, lead by 154 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 01:49:23 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed!

OUT! Prabath Jaysuriya has been dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. Jayasuriya looks to go for a drive, but ends up getting an edge that flies toward Dhruv Jurel at second slip.

Sri Lanka 358/8 (2nd innings, lead by 145 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 01:18:38 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Sonal Dinusha keeps fighting

Despite the dismissal of Keshara Nuwantha, Sonal Dinusha continues to keep fighting. He is unbeaten on 71 runs, with Prabath Jayasuriya at the other end. Jayasuriya is yet to get off the mark.

Sri Lanka 348/7 (2nd innings, lead by 137 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 12:48:12 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Manav Suthar strikes after lunch!

OUT! Manav Suthar removes Keshara Nuwantha after lunch break. Nuwantha looks to defend this but ends up getting an edge that flies towards Dhruv Jurel at second slip.

Sri Lanka 330/7 (2nd innings, lead by 117 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 12:12:53 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Sri Lanka 329/6 at lunch on Day five

Hosts Sri Lanka have fought back valiantly on the back of knocks from Sonal Dinusha (55*) and Keshara Nuwantha (46*) as Sri Lanka post 329/6 at lunch on the fifth day. The hosts lead by 116 runs, and the partnership between the two is now 111 runs.

27 Aug 2026, 11:26:56 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Yet another half-century for Sonal Dinusha!

Sonal Dinusha, take a bow! Time and again during this series, Dinusha has proven that he can be a crucial batter in pressure situations. He has scored two centuries in the series so far, as well as a half-century prior to this. This thus makes it Dinusha's second half-century of the series.

Sri Lanka 316/6 (2nd innings, lead by 103 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 11:00:14 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: India still searching for a breakthrough

India are still searching for a breakthrough in the second Test, with Keshara Nuwantha and Sonal Dinusha continuing to lead the hosts' fightback.

Mohammed Siraj and the rest of his Indian teammates opt for a review for caught behind against Keshara Nuwantha, after he is given not out. The not out decision stands after UltraEdge displayed that the bat was hitting the ground.

Sri Lanka 292/6 (2nd innings, lead by 79 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 10:24:27 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: India take the second new ball

India have taken the second new ball as Sri Lanka continue to put up a fight in the second Test. Sonal Dinusha (21*) and Keshara Nuwantha (17*) have forged a 39-run stand for the seventh wicket so far.

Sri Lanka 257/6 (2nd innings, lead by 44 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 09:58:10 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Play underway in Colombo

There is no sign of rain in Colombo currently as the match gets underway on the fifth day. Sri Lanka will need Keshara Nuwantha and Sonal Dinusha to form a strong partnership in their bid to strengthen their lead.

Sri Lanka 244/6 (2nd innings, lead by 31 runs)

27 Aug 2026, 09:38:36 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: ICC punishes Prabath Jayasuriya

The ICC reprimanded Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya and punished him with one demerit point after he was found guilty of having breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment.

After being dismissed in the first innings, Jayasuriya flung his gloves in anger from his dressing room. This action eventually breached the ICC Code of Conduct.

27 Aug 2026, 09:13:16 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Cheteshwar Pujara slams Yashasvi Jaiswal

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in a heated exchange with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando following the former's dismissal during the ongoing second Test in Colombo.

This incident has been one of the major talking points, with several former cricketers expressing their opinions. Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said that Jaiswal needs to learn to control his emotions.

“It's not an ideal visual. As a player, you need to control your emotions,” he said on Sony Sports. "Sometimes you do get angry. I can understand that till the time he was disappointed, or he was when he was having a chat, at that time. I think that's acceptable till then," Pujara added.

27 Aug 2026, 08:58:03 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Bumrah loses No.1 spot in bowlers' rankings

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has overtaken India's Jasprit Bumrah to become the No.1 bowler in the ICC Test rankings. Starc took 10 wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh recently, whereas Bumrah is missing the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka due to an injury.

Starc has 872 rating points currently, whereas Bumrah has 862 rating points.

27 Aug 2026, 08:47:38 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Mohammed Siraj forced off field after sustaining injury

On the fourth day of the second Test in Colombo, India pacer Mohammed Siraj was forced off the field after sustaining a side injury. He sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch.

After going off the field briefly and receiving treatment, he returned to the field and even bowled a few overs.

27 Aug 2026, 08:35:30 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score: Will it rain today in Colombo?

Rain forced early stumps in Colombo on Wednesday, and the weather could play a crucial role in deciding this Test match. According to Accuweather, there is an 84 percent chance of rain in Colombo from 10 AM local time, which means we could see a few interruptions.

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PN Vishnu is a contributor with the LiveMint Sports team, where he primarily covers cricket, football and other major sporting events. A passionate sports journalist with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, Vishnu has been an ardent follower of sports for more than 10 years. While he enjoys covering a wide range of disciplines, his biggest sporting passions remain cricket and football. He is also a devoted supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League and Manchester United in English football. <br><br> Vishnu pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, in 2016 and graduated in 2017. Since then, he has built an extensive career in sports journalism, working with leading media organisations including Deccan Chronicle and Firstpost. In 2025, he worked for CricXtasy for six months before joining LiveMint in February 2026. <br><br> Over the years, he has reported extensively on marquee sporting events such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Indian Super League (ISL). His reporting has also provided opportunities to interact with some of the game's leading personalities, including India cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhruv Jurel. <br><br> Away from the newsroom, Vishnu enjoys unwinding with books, discovering new music and binge-watching television series.

Koushik lives and breathes sports. After transitioning from his own aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, he successfully channeled that lifelong passion into a prolific career, documenting the action both from the sidelines and the editorial desk. With over eight years of industry experience, Koushik joined LiveMint as a Deputy Chief Content Producer in 2024, following impactful stints at Outlook India, India.com, Sportskeeda, Women’s CricZone, and OrissaPOST. A 2017 Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata, Koushik has reported on high-profile events including the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017, Ranji Trophy, FIH Pro League, FIH World League finals, the Indian Premier League, and Lionel Messi’s historic visit to Kolkata in 2025. <br><br> While he possesses a versatile command over all sports, he finds his niche in cricket, specializing in breaking news, long-form interviews, global sporting updates, and high-energy live blogs. Koushik’s professional perspective was further sharpened through the 2020 AIPS Young Reporters Programme, where he gained invaluable insights from renowned international journalists, including Keir Radnedge and Riccardo Romani from the United Kingdom, and Martin Mazur from Argentina. Currently based between Kolkata and Delhi, Koushik remains at the forefront of the breaking developments that shape the public sporting discourse. When he isn't tracking scores or deconstructing plays, he can be found exploring new landscapes on his travels or channeling his creative energy into the kitchen. <br><br> If you have a compelling story to share or know an individual who deserves the spotlight, please reach out via email at <a href="koushik.paul@htdigital.in">koushik.paul@htdigital.in</a>.

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