Australian cricketer Jason Sangha, son of a taxi driver, earned massive praise for his match-saving heroics in the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A. Batting at No. 4, Sangha played one of the finest innings of his career, scoring an unbeaten 202 runs and ensuring the match ended in a draw, despite pressure from nine different bowlers thrown at him.

A Marathon Innings

Facing 379 deliveries, Sangha's gritty double century was laced with 12 fours and a six. His incredible concentration and technique kept the Sri Lankan bowlers at bay throughout the innings. Despite trying almost every bowler in their arsenal — nine in total — Sri Lanka A failed to break Sangha’s resistance.

His monumental knock not only prevented a loss but also gave his team, Australia A, a fighting chance in a game that seemed to be slipping away after Sri Lanka A’s dominant first innings.

Match Summary

• Sri Lanka A’s 1st innings: 485/6 declared

  • Pawan Rathnayake: 122

  • N. Fernando: 102

  • Sonal Dinusha: 88

• Australia A’s response: Strong thanks to top-order recovery

  • Curtis Patterson: 59

  • Jake Weatherald: 183 (16 fours, 2 sixes)

  • Oliver Peak: 92

  • Jason Sangha: 202* (not out)

The match ended in a draw, just like the first unofficial Test, resulting in a drawn 2-match series.

Comeback After a Poor Start

Interestingly, Jason Sangha had failed to open his account in the first unofficial Test, facing criticism for his form. However, his remarkable comeback in the second Test has not only silenced doubts but also elevated his standing as a dependable middle-order batter in Australia’s red-ball setup.

Sangha’s First-Class Record (Before this Match):

• Matches: 46

• Innings: 81

• Runs: 2,489

• Centuries: 7

• Half-centuries: 11

With this double century, Sangha has added another memorable chapter to his story — a journey from humble beginnings to national recognition, and now possibly a future contender for Australia’s Test squad.