Sri Lanka ‘A’ put on a commanding display on Day 2 of the second four-day match against Australia ‘A’, resuming their first innings at 263/4 and powering their way to a formidable 485/6 before declaring. The day was marked by a stellar century from Pavan Rathnayake, a resilient knock from Sonal Dinusha, and a fine half-century from wicket-keeper batter Sohan de Livera.
Starting the day with an overnight score of 43 not out, Pavan Rathnayake anchored the innings with composure and flair. Alongside Sonal Dinusha, he forged a crucial 170-run partnership for the fifth wicket, frustrating the Australian ‘A’ bowling attack.
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Rathnayake’s impeccable century—122 runs off 223 balls, studded with 16 fours— showcased his ability to blend caution with aggression. His disciplined yet attacking approach laid a solid foundation for Sri Lanka ‘A’ to build a massive total.
Sonal Dinusha complemented Rathnayake’s brilliance with a gritty 88 runs off 191 balls, including 4 fours. Falling just short of a deserved century, Dinusha’s resilient knock provided stability and momentum for Sri Lanka ‘A’ innings.
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Batting at No. 7, wicket-keeper batter Sohan de Livera added further firepower to Sri Lanka ‘A’s innings with a well-crafted half-century. In reply, Australia ‘A’ posted 76 runs for 1 wicket at the close of play on Day 2.
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Brief Scores
Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 485/6d (157) Pavan Rathnayake 122, Nuwanidu Fernando 102, Sonal Dinusha 88, Kamil Mishara 81, Sohan de Livera 50*, Zanden Jeh 3/132
Australia ‘A’ – 76/1 (21) Jake Weatherald 45*, Nishan Peiris 1/18
Stumps – Day 2
