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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Match Summary

IND vs SL, 2017 - ODI Summary

India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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3rd ODI, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam , Dec 17, 2017
India India
219/2 (32.1/50)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
215 (44.5/50)
India beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kuldeep Yadav
  • Player of the Series
    Shikhar Dhawan
SL 215/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/724-upul-tharanga-playerprofile>Upul Tharanga</a>
Upul Tharanga
95 (82)
  • 12x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 115.85SR
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama
42 (57)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 73.68SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
ECON 4.2
10
OVERS
42/3
R/W
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 4.6
10
OVERS
46/3
R/W
IND 219/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/737-shikhar-dhawan-playerprofile>Shikhar Dhawan</a>
Shikhar Dhawan
100 (85)
  • 13x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 117.64SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64384-shreyas-santosh-iyer-playerprofile>Shreyas Iyer</a>
Shreyas Iyer
65 (63)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 103.17SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Thisara Perera
ECON 5
5
OVERS
25/1
R/W
Bowler
Akila Dananjaya
ECON 7.39
7.1
OVERS
53/1
R/W
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That is it! The Indian team is seen posing with the trophy. Another series win for them, their 8th consecutive bilateral ODI series win. They continue their domination at home and also over the Lankans. The hosts now have to turn their attention to the 20-over format while for the Lankans this will be the last chance to end a disappointing year on a high. Who will come out on top in the shortest format of the game? Join us for the first T20I which will be played on 20th of December in Cuttack at 1900 Local (1330 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma says the team made a terrific comeback after the loss in Dharamsala. Credits the bowlers to have pulled the game back in the middle overs. Reckons it was a complete team effort and is delighted with the win. Admits the first game was a testing one as a captain but the second game was a perfect one for him to settle into the team as a skipper. Mentions with the bowlers that they have, the job becomes very easy as a captain. Appreciates the batting of Shreyas Iyer and terms him as a big positive. He ends by saying going abroad now will be very challenging for the team but they are ready for it.
Man of the series, Shikhar Dhawan feels he is batting at his best and is more consistent now. Opines he has worked a bit on his technique and also on his guard. Mentions his experience also comes into play as he understands the situation and how to deal with it. Reckons his conversion rate is quite high which has only helped his cause. Further adds, for him the team stands first and then individual performances come. Ends by saying he is happy that he has taken his team over the finish line tonight.
Man of the match, Kuldeep Yadav starts by saying the Lankan batsmen were set and his side needed wickets to get back in the game. Opines the two wickets in his one over changed the momentum for them. Informs the wicket was very good for the spinners and is happy to make the most of the assistance. Ends by saying he has worked hard on his bowling and also at the same time has concentrated on his fitness.
Sri Lankan skipper, Thisara Perera is really disappointed with their performance. Reckons it was a good chance to beat India in India but they could not execute their plans. Admits they got off to a good start today but couldn't capitalize. Appreciates Dananjaya by saying he is a special talent and he has a bright future ahead. Ends by saying they have already lost the ODI series and they now have to think about the future.
Shreyas Iyer says he is enjoying himself while batting. Mentions it is a great feeling to play at the international level. Informs he has forgotten the way he was dismissed in the opening encounter and reckons he is now confident and backs himself in any situation when he goes out there. That's all the young lad has got to stay but you stay tuned as the presentation is coming up shortly...
The Sri Lanka bowling looked clueless but to be honest the match was lost in the first innings itself when they could not capitalize on the platform set by Samarawickrama and Tharanga. From 160-2 to 215 all out in a decider, not always do you end on the right side of the result. When they came out to bowl, they had to pick up wickets and that too in heaps. Their ploy of starting with a spinner did pay off but the rest of the bowlers lacked ideas and were taken to the cleaners which has only extended their wait to win an ODI series in India. Hang on, we have Shreyas Iyer alongside Sanjay Manjrekar for an interview...
A dominating performance by India to clinch the series! They have made a mockery of the run chase to say the least. Sri Lanka did strike early with the wicket of Rohit Sharma and with the ball turning and doing all sorts of things it looked like the visitors would make a match of this. But it wasn't meant to be. The attacking duo of Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, gave no respite to the Lankan bowlers. Right from the outset, they played their shots and in no time took the game away from the visitors with their 135-run stand. The latter once again threw his wicket after getting to a half century but the former not only took his team over the line but got a ton under his belt too. Dinesh Karthik walked in and made sure there wasn't anymore hiccup and along with the southpaw opener sealed the deal with ease in the end.
32.1
4
Akila Dananjaya To Dinesh Karthik
FOUR! And Karthik finishes things off in style! Tossed up ball outside off, Dinesh makes room and goes inside out over extra cover for a boundary to end the match. Smiles all-around in the Indian dressing room as INDIA WIN BY 8 WICKETS AND 107 BALLS TO SPARE!
32.1
wd
Akila Dananjaya To Dinesh Karthik
WIDE! SCORES LEVEL! Akila bowls it down the leg side and the umpire signals a wide.
Akila Dananjaya is back on. Just 2 needed, will India seal the deal in this over?
Over 32 : 214/2
10 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 131.2
  • 431.3
  • 1 WD 31.4
  • 031.4
  • 431.5
  • 031.6
S. Dhawan
100 (85)
D. Karthik
22 (30)
A. Gunaratne
4-0-30-0
31.6
0
Asela Gunaratne To Shikhar Dhawan
The batsman has done well to keep that yorker at bay.
31.5
4
Asela Gunaratne To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! Century for Dhawan! His 12th in this format. Take a bow, what an innings this has been. A thoroughly entertaining one. He has gone after the bowling right from the start and made sure he is there till the end. A full ball on leg stump by Asela. Dhawan tries sweeping it away. He gets it off the inner half but since he went hard at it, the ball races right between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Removes the helmet and then shows his bat to the dressing room.
31.4
0
Asela Gunaratne To Shikhar Dhawan
Shorter in length around off, Dhawan cuts it to point.
31.4
wd
Asela Gunaratne To Shikhar Dhawan
WIDE! Down the leg side and the umpire signals a wide.
31.3
4
Asela Gunaratne To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! A boundary away is Dhawan from a ton. A hit-me ball by Asela. Fuller delivery on the pads. Dhawan flicks it down towards fine leg for a boundary.
31.2
1
Asela Gunaratne To Dinesh Karthik
Shorter in length on middle, Karthik pushes it down to long on for a run. The crowd likes it as Dhawan now comes on to strike.
31.1
0
Asela Gunaratne To Dinesh Karthik
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
Asela Gunaratne is back into the attack.
Over 31 : 204/2
11 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 430.3
  • 130.4
  • 430.5
  • 130.6
D. Karthik
21 (28)
S. Dhawan
92 (81)
A. Mathews
3-0-30-0
30.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Dinesh Karthik
Karthik will keep strike! A short ball outside off, Karthik cuts it through point for a run. 12 needed now and Dhawan needs 8 for a century.
30.5
4
Angelo Mathews To Dinesh Karthik
FOUR! 13 needed now! A fuller length ball on off, Karthik drives it past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.
30.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Shikhar Dhawan
Full and wide outside off, Dhawan drives it towards sweeper cover. The fielder there overruns a bit but then adjusts and does well to stop it. A single taken.
30.3
4
Angelo Mathews To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! Into the 90s! Poor ball by Mathews. He bowls it on the pads, Dhawan won't miss out there. He flicks it through short fine leg for a boundary. 18 runs needed now.
30.2
1
Angelo Mathews To Dinesh Karthik
Length ball around off, Karthik opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a run.
30.1
0
Angelo Mathews To Dinesh Karthik
Lands it on a length on off, Dinesh defends it solidly.
Over 30 : 193/2
12 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 629.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 129.5
  • 129.6
D. Karthik
15 (24)
S. Dhawan
87 (79)
D. Gunathilaka
1-0-12-0
29.6
1
Danushka Gunathilaka To Dinesh Karthik
Flicks it against the angle towards square leg for a run.
29.5
1
Danushka Gunathilaka To Shikhar Dhawan
Very full on middle, Dhawan flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
29.4
4
Danushka Gunathilaka To Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR! 14 runs away now! He sweeps the ball through mid-wicket and fetches himself a boundary.
29.3
0
Danushka Gunathilaka To Shikhar Dhawan
Fires it on the pads, Dhawan flicks it to short fine leg.
29.2
6
Danushka Gunathilaka To Shikhar Dhawan
SIX! Dhawan moves into the 80s. He needs 18 more for a hundred and India need 29. He comes down the track and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Full Commentary
32 OV
10 Runs
A. Gunaratne to D. Karthik S. Dhawan
  • 031.1
  • 131.2
  • 431.3
  • 1 WD 31.4
  • 031.4
  • 431.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
11 Runs
A. Mathews to D. Karthik S. Dhawan
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 430.3
  • 130.4
  • 430.5
  • 130.6
30 OV
12 Runs
D. Gunathilaka to S. Dhawan D. Karthik
  • 029.1
  • 629.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 129.5
  • 129.6
29 OV
7 Runs
A. Mathews to S. Dhawan D. Karthik
  • 428.1
  • 128.2
  • 028.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
28 OV
4 Runs
A. Gunaratne to D. Karthik S. Dhawan
  • 227.1
  • 127.2
  • 127.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
8 Runs
T. Perera to S. Dhawan D. Karthik
  • 126.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 426.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
26 OV
3 Runs
A. Gunaratne to S. Dhawan D. Karthik
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 125.5
  • 125.6
25 OV
4 Runs
T. Perera to D. Karthik
  • 024.1
  • 424.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
4 Runs
S. Pathirana to S. Dhawan D. Karthik
  • 123.1
  • 123.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
3 Runs
T. Perera to S. Dhawan S. Iyer D. Karthik
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • W 22.4
  • 122.5
  • 1 LB 22.6
22 OV
17 Runs
A. Gunaratne to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 1 WD 21.1
  • 5 WD 21.1
  • 1 WD 21.1
  • 121.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 4 B 21.4
  • 421.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
4 Runs
T. Perera to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 120.1
  • 120.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 120.6
20 OV
11 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 619.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
7 Runs
T. Perera to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
3 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
3 Runs
N. Pradeep to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
12 Runs
S. Pathirana to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
N. Pradeep to S. Iyer
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
S. Pathirana to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
2 Runs
N. Pradeep to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
S. Pathirana to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
12 Runs
A. Mathews to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 210.4
  • 410.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
10 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 19.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
13 Runs
S. Lakmal to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 28.1
  • 28.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
4 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
2 Runs
S. Lakmal to S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Dhawan
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 5 WD 5.5
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
1 Runs
S. Lakmal to S. Dhawan S. Iyer
  • 1 LB 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
8 Runs
A. Dananjaya to R. Sharma S. Iyer S. Dhawan
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • W 3.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
5 Runs
S. Lakmal to S. Dhawan
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
3 Runs
A. Dananjaya to S. Dhawan R. Sharma
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
0 Runs
S. Lakmal to R. Sharma
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kuldeep Yadav
  • Player of the Series Shikhar Dhawan
  • Umpire Simon Fry (AUS), Nitin Menon (IND) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 215/10 in 44.5 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 211/8 (143 runs, 7 wickets)
  • Sri Lanka: 201/6 in 35.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (35.1 ovs):T Perera against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SL: 1) (Retained)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 187/4 in 33.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka: 151/2 in 25.3 overs
  • S Samarawickrama dropped on 29 by D Karthik in 19.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 100/1 in 17.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka: 100/1 in 17.0 overs
  • U Tharanga 36th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 36 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Powerplay (1-10): Sri Lanka 68/1
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between U Tharanga (46) and S Samarawickrama (4)
  • Sri Lanka: 53/1 in 8.2 overs
  • S Dhawan 12th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 84 balls (13x4) (2x6)
  • India: 203/2 in 30.5 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 48 balls between S Dhawan (33) and D Karthik (16)
  • S Dhawan completes 4000 runs in ODI
  • Referral 2 (24.6 ovs):D Karthik against SL (LBW) Successful (IND: 1, SL: 0)
  • India: 150/2 in 22.5 overs
  • S Dhawan 24th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 46 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 101 off 91 balls between S Dhawan (37) and S Iyer (58)
  • Drinks: India 109/1 in 18.0 overs
  • India: 103/1 in 15.4 overs
  • S Iyer 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 1 (11.5 ovs):SL against S Iyer (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, SL: 0)
  • S Iyer dropped on 25 by A Mathews in 11.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 52 off 43 balls between S Dhawan (22) and S Iyer (24)
  • Powerplay (1-10): India 55/1
  • India: 50/1 in 9.2 overs
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