The final day of the Test in Colombo turned into a long battle of endurance for the Indian bowlers.

Lower Order Shows Resolve

Dinusha remained not out on 133 as Sri Lanka completed a determined effort to secure the draw.

India claimed only three wickets across the entire fifth day despite their best attempts to force a result.

Support From The Tail

The Sri Lankan lower order provided Dinusha with the necessary backing to extend the innings and run down the clock.

This partnership effort ensured that the home side avoided defeat in the match played at the Colombo venue.

India toiled without the desired breakthroughs on day five.

The visitors managed to dismiss just three batters while Sri Lanka focused on survival and protecting their position.

• Dinusha finished unbeaten on 133
• India took three wickets on the fifth day
• Sri Lanka achieved the draw

The unbeaten century from Dinusha stood as the centerpiece of the rearguard action that frustrated the Indian attack throughout the final day.

Match Context in Colombo

The result left both teams with points from the encounter after five days of play.

India’s bowlers found limited success in breaking through the determined Sri Lankan batting on a surface that offered little assistance late in the game.

The draw was confirmed once the Sri Lankan innings extended beyond the point where a result could still be forced.