Sri Lanka Clinches First ODI Series Victory Over India in 27 Years
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Sri Lanka has emerged victorious, winning by 110 runs against India in the 3rd ODI. The match, held at the IND vs SL 2024 venue, saw Sri Lanka's exceptional performance, particularly in their spin bowling.
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka's openers Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando set a solid foundation with an 89-run partnership. Fernando top-scored with 96, leading Sri Lanka to 248/7. Debutant Riyan Parag was India's standout bowler with 3/54.
India's chase faltered early, with skipper Rohit Sharma's brisk 35 providing the only spark. Shubman Gill (6) and Rishabh Pant (6) struggled, and Virat Kohli was trapped lbw for 20. Dunith Wellalage wreaked havoc, claiming 5/38 as India's middle order collapsed. Despite some resistance from Washington Sundar (30), India was bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs.
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| Sri Lanka script history! They beat India in an ODI bilateral series after 27 years! / Sri Lanka Cricket |
The series ended with Sri Lanka taking 27 wickets to spin, the most wickets lost by any team to spin in a bilateral series. The spin trio of Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Jeffrey Vandersay were instrumental in Sri Lanka's victory.
Sri Lanka's spinners dominated, with Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay each taking two wickets. This series victory marks a significant moment for Sri Lankan cricket, ending a 27-year wait for an ODI series win against India.
Score Summary:
Sri Lanka: 248/7 (50 overs)
- Avishka Fernando: 96 (113)
- Pathum Nissanka: 45 (62)
- Kusal Mendis: 59 (82)
- Riyan Parag: 3/54 (9 overs)
- Axar Patel: 2/39 (10 overs)
India: 138 all out (26.1 overs)
- Rohit Sharma: 35 (20)
- Washington Sundar: 30 (29)
- Dunith Wellalage: 5/38 (8 overs)
- Maheesh Theekshana: 2/28 (6 overs)
- Jeffrey Vandersay: 2/36 (7.1 overs)
Sri Lanka won by 110 runs.
Series Result: Sri Lanka wins the 3-match ODI series 2-0.
