India win first away series under Gambhir despite Dinusha resistance
India claim their first away series win under Gautam Gambhir but miss a 2-0 sweep after Sonal Dinusha's match-saving century.
India secured their first away series victory under head coach Gautam Gambhir with a 1-0 win over Sri Lanka. The second Test ended in a draw after Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 helped the hosts reach 429 for nine.
Dinusha's innings prevented India from completing a series whitewash. The left-hander scored centuries in both Tests and finished with four fifty-plus scores across the series.
India remain fifth in the World Test Championship standings. The drawn match leaves their qualification hopes dependent on results in upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia.
CricHubb Take
The result improves India's away record under the new coaching setup but also shows how a single batter can limit the margin of victory in subcontinent conditions.