Sri Lanka Stuns India with Historic ODI Series Win

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Posted by pallavi on 2024-08-08 03:15:42 |

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In a remarkable turn of events, Sri Lanka secured their first ODI series win over India in 27 years, clinching a 2-0 victory in the three-match series. The series concluded with a thrilling tied game and two consecutive wins for Sri Lanka, marking a significant achievement against the world’s number one ranked ODI team.

The third ODI saw Sri Lanka triumph by 110 runs in Colombo. Avishka Fernando's 96 anchored Sri Lanka’s total of 248/9, while Dunith Wellalage’s impressive 5/27 in 5.1 overs dismantled India, who were bowled out for a mere 138. Throughout the series, Indian batsmen struggled against spin, losing a record 27 wickets to Sri Lankan spinners, including key dismissals of Virat Kohli by three different spinners.

The series opened with a nail-biting tie, where both teams showcased their resilience. Despite Rohit Sharma's half-century and a promising partnership between KL Rahul and Axar Patel, India fell short at the final hurdle, ending their chase at 230.

This series victory is particularly sweet for Sri Lanka, a team battling injuries and recent poor form. It underscores their potential and resilience, especially as they prepare for an upcoming Test series against England. For India, the series highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly handling spin, as they regroup for their next challenge against Bangladesh.

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