India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka Sets Target of 249 Runs
In the third and final match of the ODI series against Sri Lanka, Team India is aiming for a series draw at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. Sri Lankan team, batting first, set a target of 249 runs for India.
Strong Start for Sri Lankan Openers
Sri Lankan openers gave their team a strong start, adding 89 runs for the first wicket. Pathum Nissanka scored 45 runs but missed his half-century. Avishka Fernando, on the other hand, fell just four runs short of a century, getting out on 96 runs. Their solid partnership laid a good foundation for Sri Lanka.
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Key Contributions from Middle and Lower Order
After the openers were dismissed, Sri Lanka faced some quick wickets. However, Kusal Mendis played a useful innings, scoring 59 runs. Kamindu Mendis also contributed with 23 runs in the lower order, helping Sri Lankan team reach a total of 248 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
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Impressive Debut by Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag, making his ODI debut in place of Arshdeep Singh, had a notable performance, taking three wickets. Mohammad Siraj, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav each took one wicket, helping to restrict the Sri Lanka to 248 runs.
With a target of 249 runs to chase, Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will aim to level the series with a victory in this crucial match.
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