Dinusha's near-century steers Sri Lanka toward safety in India test

COLOMBO — Sonal Dinusha's aggressive batting performance has put Sri Lanka in a strong position to avoid defeat in the second and final Test against India, as the home team moved to 383 for 8 at the tea interval on Thursday.

Dinusha's unbeaten 98 has been the standout contribution in Sri Lanka's second-innings effort, with the batter's near-century providing both stability and runs when they were most needed. His innings has brought Sri Lanka significantly closer to the safety of a draw as the match enters its final session at the Colombo ground.

The Sri Lankan batsmen have shown resilience against India's bowling attack, with partnerships formed at key moments of the innings. The progression through to the tea break suggests the hosts are building toward a credible position that could secure a result without defeat.

With one day remaining, Sri Lanka's approach of accumulating runs while preserving wickets appears to be yielding dividends. The outcome of the final session will be crucial in determining whether the home team can hold firm and claim at least a draw from the two-match series.