India were on the hunt for World Test Championship points, but more critically, having enforced the follow-on, they would have believed they had the bowlers to take 10 Sri Lankan wickets. As it turned out, the Day 5 pitch was not quite as dry as anticipated — thanks mainly to rain interruptions that kept the surface under covers for extended periods during the first four days. And yet, even without variable bounce or sharp turn, India would have fancied their chances when Sri Lanka began the final day six wickets down, with Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha at the crease.

Sonal Dinusha, a promising left-handed batter, has emerged as a key challenge for India during the IND vs SL Test series with his maiden century and resilient performances.

India remains in control despite Sri Lanka's spirited resistance on Day 3, with the hosts trailing by 238 runs after scoring 257/6 against India's commanding 503/9 declared.

India enforced the follow-on after bowling out Sri Lanka for 290 on day four. Sonal Dinusha scored 103, his second century of the series, as the last batter dismissed. Debutant…

After declaring at 503/9, India successfully bowled Sri Lanka out for 290, leading to a 213-run deficit for the visitors. Notably, Sonal Dinusha's remarkable century gave Sri…

Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often…