Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Kirsten Hails Dinusha’s Heroic Hundred After Sri Lanka Test Save
Sonal Dinusha played a very important cricket innings for Sri Lanka.
He scored 133 runs without being dismissed.
Sri Lanka had been forced to bat again after India’s strong first innings.
Dinusha’s batting helped Sri Lanka avoid losing the Test match.
The match ended in a draw.
Coach Gary Kirsten said the innings could become one of Sri Lanka’s greatest Test saves.
Kirsten also said Dinusha showed how to stay calm against a strong bowling attack.
He wants Sri Lanka to prepare pitches that give both batters and fast bowlers a chance.
He also said the team needs more bowlers to help Asitha Fernando take wickets.
Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 in Sri Lanka’s second innings against India.
His innings helped Sri Lanka force a draw after being made to follow on.
Gary Kirsten called the performance one of Sri Lanka’s great Test saves.
Kirsten praised Dinusha’s temperament and ability to perform under pressure at number six.
Kirsten also backed balanced pitches and said Sri Lanka needs more support for fast bowler Asitha Fernando.
- Who
- Sonal Dinusha, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten, Sri Lanka, and India.
- What
- Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133 to help Sri Lanka draw the second Test after following on.
- When
- On day five of the second Test; Kirsten discussed the performance on Friday at the series’ conclusion.
- Where
- The match was played at the SSC Ground, with the series also featuring a Test in Galle.
- Why
- Dinusha’s innings resisted India’s formidable bowling attack and prevented Sri Lanka from losing the match.
- Player
- Sonal Dinusha
- Score
- Unbeaten 133 in Sri Lanka’s second innings
- Match result
- Draw
- Match situation
- Sri Lanka had been made to follow on
- Coach’s assessment
- Gary Kirsten called it one of Sri Lanka’s great Test saves
- Pitch approach
- Kirsten supports balanced wickets where batters, spinners, and seamers remain involved
- Bowling concern
- Sri Lanka needs more support around fast bowler Asitha Fernando