India’s Struggles in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India has faced a challenging ODI series against Sri Lanka. The first match ended in a tie, despite India almost clinching victory. Sri Lanka then took the lead by winning the second match. With a 1-0 lead, Sri Lanka has put India in a must-win situation for the third match. Despite half-centuries from Rohit Sharma in the first two games, the overall performance of the Indian batsmen has been disappointing. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will be looking to inspire a series-tying victory in the final match.
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Key Players Who Underperformed
KL Rahul’s Disappointing Performance
KL Rahul, chosen over Rishabh Pant for the first two matches, failed to deliver. He scored 31 runs in the first match and was dismissed for a duck in the second. This poor performance puts him at risk of being replaced by Pant for the crucial third match.
Shivam Dubey’s Struggles
All-rounder Shivam Dubey failed to make an impact in both batting and bowling. He had an opportunity to secure a win for India in the first match but lost his wicket at a crucial moment. In the second match, he didn’t score any runs and couldn’t contribute significantly with the ball.
Washington Sundar’s Inadequate Performance
Washington Sundar also struggled, scoring only 20 runs in two games and taking four wickets. His lackluster performance may lead to Gambhir considering other options for the final match.
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Teams for the Third ODI
Team India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Khalil Ahmed, Rian Parag, Harshit Rana.
Sri Lanka Squad: Charith Aslanka (Captain), Pathum Nisanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama, Zenith Liyanage, Dunith Velalge, Kamindu Mendis, Akila Dananjaya, Geoffrey Wanderse, Asitha Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Nishan Madushanka, Mahish Teekshana, Eshan Malinga, Mohammad Shiraz.
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