Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Keshara Nuwantha Frustrates India During Colombo Test’s Final Day
Keshara Nuwantha is a young cricketer from Sri Lanka.
He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin.
In the Colombo Test against India, he scored 46 runs from 150 balls.
He played slowly and carefully when Sri Lanka needed to protect its position.
He and Sonal Dinusha added 112 runs together.
This made it harder for India to take wickets and win quickly.
Manav Suthar eventually dismissed Nuwantha after lunch.
Nuwantha had already made an impact in his first Test and in Sri Lanka’s domestic cricket.
His strong performances helped him earn a place in the Sri Lankan Test team.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha scored 46 runs from 150 deliveries on Day Five.
Nuwantha shared a 112-run partnership with the in-form Sonal Dinusha.
Manav Suthar dismissed Nuwantha shortly after lunch, with Dhruv Jurel taking the catch at second slip.
His patient innings helped Sri Lanka extend its lead and frustrate India’s bowlers.
Nuwantha made his Test debut against India in Galle on 15 August after impressive domestic and India A performances.
- Who
- Sri Lankan all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha, India’s bowlers, and batter Sonal Dinusha.
- What
- Nuwantha scored 46 runs and shared a 112-run partnership during the second Test.
- When
- On Day Five of the Colombo Test, on Thursday; he was dismissed shortly after lunch.
- Where
- The second Test was being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- His patient batting helped Sri Lanka extend its lead and strengthen its chances of securing at least a draw.
- Player
- Keshara Nuwantha
- Day Five score
- 46 runs from 150 deliveries
- Partnership
- 112 runs with Sonal Dinusha
- Dismissed by
- Manav Suthar
- Test debut
- Against India in Galle on 15 August
- Best first-class figures
- 7/71, part of a 12-wicket match haul against Moors Sports Club
- India A performance
- 5/159 in 50.3 overs during the second unofficial Test at Galle