Sri Lanka Clinches Historic ODI Series Win Over India
Sri Lanka won the ODI series by defeating India by 110 runs in the final match. Captain Charith Asalanka praised his team for this historic victory and lauded the new coach, Sanath Jayasuriya. Asalanka highlighted how the team’s atmosphere has changed positively, contributing to their success.
Dominant Performance by Sri Lankan Spinners
Sri Lanka set a target of 249 runs for India. In response, the Indian team was all out for 138 runs in 26.1 overs. Only four Indian batsmen managed to score in double digits. Sri Lankan spinners were particularly effective, with Dunith Vellalage taking 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs, dismantling India’s batting lineup.
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Captain Charith Asalanka’s Praise for the Team
After the match, Captain Charith Asalanka expressed his satisfaction, saying, “I am happy as a captain right now. The team did everything right in the entire series. We all knew that their batting lineup was strong and we wanted to rely on our strength, which is spin. Our coach is very active, and the boys have changed the atmosphere of the team.”
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Breaking India’s Winning Streak
India had a dominant record against Sri Lanka, winning the last 10 ODI series. However, Sri Lanka broke this 27-year-old record with their comprehensive win in the third ODI. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 248 runs on a challenging pitch. Avishka Fernando (96) and Kusal Mendis (59) played crucial half-century innings, setting a solid foundation for their team’s victory.
India’s batting performance was disappointing, with the team failing to chase the target and getting all out at 138. This historic series win marks a significant achievement for Sri Lanka, showcasing their improved team dynamics and effective strategy under the new coaching leadership.
Teams Lineups
Team India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj.
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nisanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama, Zenith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Vellalaghe, Mahesh Teekshana, Geoffrey Wenderse, Asitha Fernando.
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