New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Sonal Dinusha's gritty 133 not out denied India a bagful of 12 points after the 25-year-old single-handedly helped Sri Lanka salvage a draw in the second Test in Colombo, that ended on Thursday. Starting the final day at 229/6 and 16 runs ahead, it looked like India would walk out with an easily.

But Dinusha had other plans as he forged a century stand - 112 runs in 242 balls - with Keshara Nuwantha (46) in a remarkable fightback for Sri Lanka. India did made a comeback with two wickets of Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya, but the ninth-wicket stand of 47 off 169 deliveries between Lahiru Kumara and Dinusha dashed India's hopes.

During the stand, Kumara played 90 balls - 15 overs - for his 12 runs while Dinusha play...