Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha has become the first player in Test cricket history to score centuries in both innings of a match while batting at position No. 6 or lower, achieving the milestone during the second Test against India.
Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha has etched his name into Test cricket history by becoming the first player ever to score centuries in both innings of a single Test match while batting at No. 6 or lower. The milestone was accomplished during the second Test of the ongoing series against India, when Dinusha completed his second hundred of the match.
The achievement represents an unprecedented accomplishment in the sport's long history. Prior to this performance, no batter had managed to register centuries in both innings of the same Test while occupying a lower middle-order position, making Dinusha's feat a singular distinction in the game's record books.
Dinusha's exceptional performance extends beyond this single Test. The century he scored in the second match represents his third hundred of the series against India, highlighting a sustained period of strong form. His consistent contributions from the lower order have established him as one of Sri Lanka's standout performers throughout the bilateral contest, demonstrating an ability to deliver under pressure in demanding match situations.
