Sri Lankan cricket has witnessed the emergence of a new Test star, with 25-year-old lower-middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha producing a remarkable series against India.
Dinusha was Sri Lanka’s standout performer across the two-Test series, scoring a total of 420 runs in four innings at an outstanding average of 140.00. His scores of 100, 84, 103 and an unbeaten 133 highlighted his consistency and resilience against a strong Indian bowling attack.
During the second Test in Colombo, Dinusha made history by becoming the first player in Test cricket to score centuries in both innings of a match while batting at No. 6 or lower. He followed his first-innings 103 with an unbeaten 133 in the second innings, helping Sri Lanka secure a hard-fought draw.
His impressive form had already been evident in the first Test in Galle, where he scored 100 and 84.
Dinusha faced 722 deliveries during the series and spent nearly 19 hours at the crease, underlining his exceptional concentration and ability to handle pressure.
His performances have earned widespread praise from former players and commentators. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla also praised the young batter, comparing his technical composure to Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and predicting a bright future for him in Test cricket.
With three centuries and a half-century in four innings, Dinusha has established himself as a major new batting prospect for Sri Lanka. His patience, technique and consistency have already earned him the nickname “The Great Wall of Sri Lanka.”
