Sri Lanka and India drew the third Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026, with Sonal Dinusha’s outstanding twin centuries of 103 and 133 earning him Player of the Match honours. India had already sealed the series through wins by six wickets and 165 runs, and the draw confirmed a 2-0 triumph in the three-Test contest.

India’s first-innings declaration at 503/9 from 138 overs established the platform for a commanding position. Devdutt Padikkal led the way with 117, while Dhruv Jurel made 115 and Rishabh Pant contributed 63, giving India three substantial scores in an innings that set the benchmark for the match.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers still found moments of reward against that imposing total. Asitha Fernando claimed four wickets, while Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha took two wickets each. But India had already accumulated enough runs to ensure the hosts would be under pressure for the remainder of the Test.

Sri Lanka responded with 290 in one innings before producing their most resilient batting of the match in the later effort, reaching 429/9 from 154 overs. Dinusha was the centrepiece on both occasions: his 103 was followed by an even more authoritative 133. Pasindu Sooriyabandara supplied vital support with scores of 80 and 92, while Kamindu Mendis added 32 and 55 as Sri Lanka repeatedly pushed back against India’s attack.

India’s bowlers had to work hard for every breakthrough. Prasidh Krishna took three wickets in Sri Lanka’s earlier innings, with Manav Suthar also taking three and Saransh Jain claiming two. In the later resistance, Ravindra Jadeja and Suthar took three wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj picked up one.

The detailed bowling figures reflected the sustained workload: Suthar returned 3/105 from 34 overs, Jadeja 2/88 from 33, Saransh Jain 1/80 from 28.3, Prasidh Krishna 1/57 from 16 and Siraj 1/24 from 13. Sri Lanka’s final scorecard position showed eight wickets down after 124.4 overs, underlining how long India’s bowlers were kept in the field.

There was no late series twist to come. India had won the opening Test by six wickets and the second by 165 runs, so the drawn finale extended their unbeaten run rather than altering the destination of the series. Sri Lanka, however, finished with a substantial statement of defiance through Dinusha and Sooriyabandara.

Key performers

  • Sonal Dinusha, Sri Lanka: 103 and 133; Player of the Match.
  • Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sri Lanka: 80 and 92.
  • Kamindu Mendis, Sri Lanka: 32 and 55.
  • Devdutt Padikkal, India: 117 in India’s 503/9 declared.
  • Dhruv Jurel, India: 115 in India’s first innings.
  • Manav Suthar, India: 3/105 from 34 overs, alongside three wickets in each of Sri Lanka’s batting efforts.

NerdSports Stat: Sonal Dinusha’s combined 236 runs accounted for 32.8% of Sri Lanka’s 719 runs across their two innings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Sri Lanka and India?

Neither team won the match; it was drawn.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Sonal Dinusha was named Player of the Match for scores of 103 and 133 for Sri Lanka.

What is the series standing after this match?

India lead the three-Test series 2-0, with one match drawn, after winning the first Test by six wickets and the second by 165 runs.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Sonal Dinusha top-scored with 133 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The three-match India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 has concluded.