Niroshan Dickwella and Sonal Dinusha scripted history in Galle [Source: AFP]Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella achieved a remarkable feat in Sri Lanka's first Test against India at the Galle International Stadium. The left-handed batting pair formed a valiant stand for the sixth wicket, keeping the Indians at bay throughout a wicketless second session on day 3 of the Test match. After India posted 462 runs in their first innings, the Lankans had a torrid start to their innings, losing Nishan Madushka and Dinesh Chandimal in quick succession. Lahiru Udara and Kamindu Mendis couldn't convert their starts into big scores, while skipper Dhananjaya de Silva fell prey to Ravindra Jadeja for 21 runs. Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella joined hands in the middle when Sri Lanka were tottering at 90 for five. The duo stitched a magnificent partnership for the sixth wicket, thereby creating a major record in the Galle Test. Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella claim top spot in elite listNotably, Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella went past Angelo Mathews and Kusal Perera, registering the highest sixth-wicket partnership for Sri Lanka in home Tests against India. Highest 6th wicket partnership for Sri Lanka vs India in home TestsSonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella- 146, Galle, 2026Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera- 135Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne- 125Mahela Jayawardene, Hashan Tillakaratne- 95TM Dilshan, Prasanna Jayawardene- 91As the aforementioned data suggests, Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella currently hold the record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership for Sri Lanka in home Tests against India. The duo formed a 146-run stand for the sixth wicket, thereby surpassing Angelo Mathews and Kusal Perera and claiming the top spot on the elite list. It's worth mentioning that Angelo Mathews and Kusal Perera had stitched a valiant partnership of 135 runs against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo back in 2015. Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne also scored 125 runs together the same year, while the 95-run stand between Mahela Jayawardene and Hashan Tillakaratne dates back to 2001. Sonal Dinusha sustains dream run in Tests, Dickwella makes a grand returnSonal Dinusha made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in 2025. The all-rounder has consistently chipped in with impactful returns for the team, proving his mettle with bat and ball. Dinusha was high on confidence following an impressive run in the Caribbean, where he struck 150 runs at an average of 75. He made the most of his red-hot form, helping Sri Lanka bounce back from the early blows, with a magnificent innings. Dickwella, on the other hand, received a surprising Test recall after Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the India Tests due to injury. The southpaw grabbed the chance with both hands, contributing 80 runs to Sri Lanka's total before getting out dismissed in the 62nd over. Nevertheless, Dickwella's solid knock not only bailed the Lankans out of a precarious situation but also justified his selection for the Test side. Also Read: Babar Azam’s Fresh Visual Out 2 Days Before 1st England Test
