The Indian cricket team, adorned with stars, has lost a One Day International (ODI) series to Sri Lanka after 27 years. Sri Lanka triumphed over India by 110 runs in the third and final ODI, winning the three-match series 2-0. The match, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, saw Sri Lanka score 248/7 in 50 overs while India was bowled out for just 138 runs in 26.1 overs.

IND vs SL 3rd ODI Highlights

Sri Lanka's Batting Performance

Sri Lanka's innings was propelled by a solid start from their openers, Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando. The duo put up a 89-run partnership for the first wicket. Nissanka scored 45 runs off 65 balls before getting out. Avishka Fernando continued his form, scoring 96 runs, and partnered with Kusal Mendis for a 94-ball 82-run stand.

India's Bowling

India's Struggle with the Bat

Chasing a target of 249 runs, India faced an early setback in the fifth over with the dismissal of Shubman Gill for 6 runs off 14 balls. Captain Rohit Sharma scored 35 runs off 20 balls but fell soon after. Other key batsmen, including Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, and Axar Patel, failed to make significant contributions.

Sri Lanka's Bowling

IND vs SL / Image Credit : Social Media


Sri Lanka Secures Series Win After 27 Years

The last time Sri Lanka won an ODI series against India was in 1997 under the captaincy of Arjuna Ranatunga, defeating Sachin Tendulkar's Indian team 3-0. Since then, India had won all 11 ODI series against Sri Lanka. After 27 years, Sri Lanka has finally broken the jinx with this series victory.

Playing XI

India:

  • Rohit Sharma (captain)
  • Shubman Gill
  • Virat Kohli
  • Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • Riyan Parag
  • Shivam Dube
  • Axar Patel
  • Washington Sundar
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka:

  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Avishka Fernando
  • Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper)
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama
  • Charith Asalanka (captain)
  • Zenith Liyanage
  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Dunith Wellalage
  • Maheesh Theekshana
  • Jeffrey Vandersay
  • Asitha Fernando

Conclusion

With this victory, Sri Lanka has proven that they remain a formidable team capable of tackling any challenge. The poor performance of the Indian batsmen is a significant lesson for the team. Sri Lanka's win was powered by their spinners' exceptional performance, securing the series win.

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