On Sunday, August 4, Sri Lanka defeated India by a thrilling 32-run margin in the second One-Day International in Colombo.
After 1,108 days, the hosts also won their first One-Day International (ODI) match against the top-ranked Indian team, winning 1-0 across three three-match series.
After batting first, Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis helped Sri Lanka reach a formidable total of 240. Afterward, veteran spinner Jeffrey Vandersy claimed six wickets to reduce India to 28 runs in 42.2 overs.
“Sri Lanka led the ODI series after defeating India by 32 runs”
At R Premadasa Stadium, Rohit Sharma scored another quick fifty to give India a stunning start as they chased a manageable target. However, the Men in Blue suffered a humiliating collapse from 97/0 to 147/6 as Vandersay claimed all six wickets in one of the most impressive ODI performances in Sri Lankan cricket legacy.
At the same location, Sri Lanka last triumphed over India in an ODI match in July 2021. The last time they won a bilateral series was in August 1997. To become the first team to reach this milestone, the Indian cricket team needs to win their historic 100th One-Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka. They will attempt to do so in Wednesday’s third ODI.
The following players are in the Indian playing XI: Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul (wk).
Sri Lanka’s playing eleven: Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando; Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka.
-Agencies-
