IND vs SL: Manav Suthar in action.

Sri Lanka has managed to dish out a gritty draw against India in the second of the two-match Test series in Colombo on Thursday. Sonal Dinusha’s determined century saved the day for the hosts. Although India managed to pick up six wickets yesterday could only get three today.

Earlier on Wednesday, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 290 in response to India’s 503, which came on the back of centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. India imposed follow on and in response Sri Lanka managed to bat for 154 overs to pull off an unlikely draw.

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Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have been the pick of the bowlers for India, picking four wickets and six wickets respectively in the game.

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Match EndedIndia tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 – 2nd Test

Sri Lanka

290 (89.4) & 429/9 (154.0)

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India

503/9 dec (138.0)

Match Ended ( 2nd Test )
Sri Lanka drew with India

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