Sai Sudharsan’s remarkable run with the bat continued as the left-handed batter scored another century for India A in the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A at the Galle International Stadium.
The young opener reached his hundred in 166 deliveries, registering his second successive century in the series and further strengthening his case for a permanent place in India’s Test setup.
Having already scored a century in the previous unofficial Test, Sudharsan once again displayed patience, solid technique, and excellent shot selection to anchor India’s innings.
Another Century Continues Dream Run
Sai Sudharsan has been one of India’s most consistent batters across formats in recent months. His latest hundred adds to an impressive streak that has seen him score 50 or more in nine of his last 11 innings, including two centuries.
The 23-year-old has carried his outstanding form from franchise cricket into the longer format, proving that he can adapt to different match situations and conditions.
His latest innings underlined his growing maturity and ability to build long innings in red-ball cricket.
Making a Strong Case for India’s Test Team
Although Sudharsan first gained recognition for his performances in white-ball cricket, his recent displays have shown that he is equally capable in the longer format.
The left-hander has been viewed as one of the leading contenders for India’s No. 3 batting position. Earlier this season, he impressed with a valuable score of 81 in the Test format, and his consecutive centuries for India A have further boosted confidence in his abilities.
With consistent performances against quality bowling attacks, Sudharsan continues to strengthen his credentials for regular selection in the senior Test side.
Tenth First-Class Century
The latest hundred also marked another important milestone in Sudharsan’s domestic career.
He has now completed 10 first-class centuries while closing in on 3,000 first-class runs. His first-class average remains above 40, highlighting his consistency over multiple seasons.
Although his Test career is still in its early stages, selectors are expected to view his recent performances as another positive sign of his development.
Bowlers Set the Platform
Earlier in the match, India A’s bowlers played a key role in restricting Sri Lanka A to 366 runs in the first innings.
Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar delivered an impressive spell to claim 4 wickets for 77 runs, while off-spinner Saransh Jain also picked up 4 wickets for 92 runs.
Their efforts provided India A with an opportunity to build a strong first-innings advantage, which Sudharsan capitalized on with another commanding century.
Confidence Growing Ahead of Bigger Challenges
Sai Sudharsan’s consistency has made him one of the standout performers in Indian domestic cricket this year. His ability to score heavily across different conditions and formats has increased expectations that he could become a long-term option in India’s Test batting lineup.
If he continues this rich vein of form, the left-hander will remain firmly in contention for a bigger role in the senior national team, with back-to-back centuries serving as another reminder of his growing stature in Indian cricket.