India and Sri Lanka locked horns once again in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday evening. After a thrilling tie in the first game and a win in the second, Sri Lanka defeated in the third ODI to clinch the series 2-0. Sanath Jayasuriya’s team mounted a brilliant comeback after going down in the T20I series 3-0
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Just like the first two games, the Lankans batted first after winning the toss. Avishka Fernando played his part in Sri Lanka’s innings, scoring 96 runs, helping the team reach a competitive total of 248/7 in 50 overs.
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In reply, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma came out guns blazing, not changing his approach a single bit from the first two games. However, he got out after scoring 35 runs from just 20 deliveries. He departed after the dismissal of his deputy Shubhman Gill. Soon after, the whole team crumbled as Dunith Wellalage made the Men in Blue dance to his spinning tunes
The 21-year-old youngster picked up five wickets including the big scalps of skipper Rohit and batting sensation Virat Kohli. India were finally put out of their misery by a terrific performance by the spinners for 138 runs, winning the game by 110 runs
India have suffered their first series loss since Gautam Gambhir was appointed coach, while on the other hand, Sri Lanka have managed their first series win under Jayasuriya’s coaching
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