Sri Lanka's Dinusha hits maiden Test century against India in Colombo

Sonal Dinusha completed a maiden Test century against India in the Colombo Test match, reaching the three-figure mark off 147 deliveries. The 25-year-old's commanding innings underscores his emergence as a key batting talent for Sri Lanka in the longest format.

Dinusha's century comes on the back of a strong showing in the previous Test in Galle, where he accumulated 100 and 84 runs respectively. The back-to-back performances have propelled him into rare company among Sri Lankan Test batters, placing him alongside illustrious names such as Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene.

With two centuries in his first two Test appearances against India, Dinusha has established a new franchise record, demonstrating the ability to perform consistently against a formidable opponent. The achievement comes as Sri Lanka continues to rebuild its Test squad following transitions in the national team. His performances in this series suggest the young batter has the temperament and technique required to sustain success at international level.