During the morning session on day four of the second test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, twenty five year old left handed batsman Sonal Dinusha created history i the ongoing 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo.
Needing just fifteen runs on Wednesday to achieve the three figure mark, the rising star quickly completed his hundred in style. This stellar innings established him as the standout performer for his nation throughout the ongoing two match series against India. By securing this milestone during a crucial fixture where his side needed strong contributions, Dinusha cemented his name in cricketing archives. He officially became the first ever Sri Lankan batsman to record multiple test centuries against India after stepping onto the crease at batting position six or lower.
Record Breaking Lower Order Performances Dinesh Chandimal: 162* runs off 169 balls (19 fours, 4 sixes) at 6th position in Galle, starting August 12, 2015. Prasanna Jayawardene: 154* runs off 314 balls (11 fours, 0 sixes) at 7th position in Ahmedabad, starting November 16, 2009. Hashan Tillakaratne: 136* runs off 214 balls (16 fours, 0 sixes) at 7th position in Colombo (SSC), starting August 29, 2001. Tillakaratne Dilshan: 125* runs off 170 balls (12 fours, 1 six) at 6th position in Colombo (SSC), starting July 23, 2008. Arjuna Ranatunga: 111 runs (balls and fours unlisted, 1 six) at 6th position in Colombo (SSC), starting August 30, 1985. Thilan Samaraweera: 103* runs off 175 balls (10 fours, 0 sixes) at 8th position in Colombo (SSC), starting August 29, 2001.
