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Sri Lanka vs India, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs IND, 2024 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs India Scorecard
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3rd ODI, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Aug 07, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
248/7 (50.0/50)
India India
138 (26.1/50)
Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Avishka Fernando
    96(102)
  • Player of the Series
    Dunith Wellalage
SL 248/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
96 (102)
  • 9x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 94.11SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
59 (82)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 71.95SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Riyan Parag
ECON 6.00
9
OVERS
54/3
R/W
Bowler
Washington Sundar
ECON 3.62
8
OVERS
29/1
R/W
IND 138/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/857-rohit-sharma-playerprofile>Rohit Sharma</a>
Rohit Sharma
35 (20)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 175SR
<a href=/cricket/players/108593-washington-sundar-playerprofile>Washington Sundar</a>
Washington Sundar
30 (25)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 120SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dunith Wellalage
ECON 5.22
5.1
OVERS
27/5
R/W
Bowler
Jeffrey Vandersay
ECON 6.80
5
OVERS
34/2
R/W
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Right then, not quite a clean sweep from Sri Lanka but 2-0 and a tied game will feel equally good against the number 1 ranked Men's ODI side in India. That also concludes this white ball tour where India swept away the T20 series 3-0 and were then equally humbled in the ODIs. Next up, Sri Lanka will fly to the UK for a Test series against England starting on August 21 whereas India have a bit of an extended break before welcoming Bangladesh for a tour beginning on September 19. We hope you enjoyed our coverage, thanks for tuning in. Until next time then, take care and goodbye!
Charith Asalanka then goes on to collect the series-winning check and trophy and the whole Sri Lankan squad poses buoyantly for a team photo. Also, the groundstaff is given an award as a sign of appreciation.
Charith Asalanka the winning skipper of Sri Lanka collects the winner's cheque and is up for a chat now. He begins by saying that he is a happy captain and appreciates the team for playing well. Says they knew that the Indian batting unit was very strong and that they just backed their strengths and it was the spinners who did the job. With a broad smile, he says the team environment is really positive and the boys are in a good mood.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that the challenge against spin isn't a real concern but the players have to look into their game individually and come up with a few plans. Adds that when you are playing for the nation, there is no complacency and they came out here trying to win every game but were simply outplayed by the opposition and credit needs to be given where it's due. Mentions that taking the pace off the ball was the key and hence, rested the extra pacer and need to look after the players who haven't got an opportunity. Adds that throughout the series, there were a few positives with how the spinners bowled and with how a few of the batters played in that middle order. Goes on to say that all is not lost and it is not the end of the world given how well they have played in the last few years and they are bound to lose a series or so in between.
Dunith Wellalage is the Player of the Series for his invaluable performances with both bat and ball. He scored 106 runs in 3 matches and also scalped 7 wickets. He is up for a quick word and thanks his skipper and coaching staff for supporting him. Says the wicket was turning and it was all about adapting to the conditions. Further tells that they did not make silly mistakes. Also appreciates the batters for batting well.
Avishka Fernando is the Player of the Match for his stellar knock of 96 runs. He starts by saying that he is happy about his knock as the surface was tough and the batters got together and put on a good total. Adds that he faced a few challenges batting on the surface and lets out a bit of a smile while showing disappointment for missing out on a century.
The Presentation ceremony...
Maheesh Theekshana is all smiles and is up for a flash interview. He begins by saying that this series win is surely a confidence booster for his side and the country as a whole. Adds this has been a huge comeback after the T20I series defeat and says winning an ODI series for the first time since 1997 is a special feeling. Is grateful to be the part of this playing XI. Further says that they knew India play at home ground with short boundaries and knew they could make them work more hard on these big grounds and in-form spinners. Ends by saying this is a special series win and a huge confidence booster.
Earlier in the game, for a third time in a row, Rohit Sharma called incorrectly and Sri Lanka batted first, making ample use of the early batting-friendly conditions. The Lankan openers took the bull by the horns and put Mohammed Siraj to the sword inside the Powerplay. Even the spinners weren't able to get an eye in but once Axar Patel got that first wicket, things evened out. Avishka Fernando starred with a brilliant knock of 96 as Kusal Mendis struck a valuable half-century. For India, the spinners bowled well but it was the debutant Riyan Parag who picked up 3 wickets and they just managed to restrict Sri Lanka to under 250 runs. In reply, India huffed and puffed, getting away quickly in the Powerplay thanks to Rohit Sharma but flopped in the middle phase and went on to lose the game by a huge margin.
Let's talk numbers now and they are certainly baffling - 43 wickets fell to the spinners in this three-match series, most in any bilateral series ever and India lost 27 out of their 30 wickets to spin, the most as well for them in a bilateral series, beating the previous record of 19 wickets against Pakistan in 1996 by a big margin.
India have yet again come short in their trial against spin and such has been the norm in recent years but this loss will particularly hurt as a new era under Gautam Gambhir begins with a thumping ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka. India simply didn't turn up with the bat and apart from skipper Rohit Sharma, no one was able to remain positive and muster up runs. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli looked under-cooked and that middle order simply crumbled under pressure. There was some counter-attack from Washington Sundar way down the order but by then, the game had already slipped out of India's hands.
A monumental day in Sri Lankan cricket as they make it eight home bilateral series unbeaten in ODIs and finally, they managed to get the wood over India. 'Spin to win' was the mantra throughout this series but the Lankan batters need to be applauded equally as they put on fighting scores in all three games which allowed their spinners to come to the fore and boy, they did and how! Dunith Wellalage finished the game with a five-wicket haul and was certainly the standout player of this series. Asitha Fernando bowled a lovely spell up top as well and the likes of Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay were able to chip in with a couple of wickets as well.
SRI LANKA SCRIPT HISTORY AS THEY BEAT INDIA IN A BILATERAL SERIES AFTER 27 YEARS! This has been a long time coming and Sri Lankan players can now simply rejoice and soak in the roaring applause from the crowd, beating the ODI World Cup runners-up and T20 World Cup Champions in front of their home crowd for the first time in the 21st century. A 110-run victory against the Asian giants and when was the last time, we saw India lose an ODI game by more than 100 runs? Not in recent memory for sure.
Over 26.1 : 138/10
0 Runs
  • W 26.1
K. Yadav
6 (30)
M. Siraj
0 (0)
D. Wellalage
5.1-0-27-5
26.1
W
Dunith Wellalage To Kuldeep Yadav OUT!
OUT! LBW! HISTORY HAS BEEN SCRIPTED AT THE 'KHETTARAMA'! And the 27-year long wait has finally come to an end for Sri Lanka. Dunith Wellalage hustles from around the stumps and dishes out a flighted conventional off-break around the middle and off stump line. Kuldeep Yadav sits down on his knee to sweep it away but completely misses and plays over the line of the ball, wearing it on the front pad and right in front of the pegs. Joel Wilson raises up his finger and the crowd erupts in delight and pride as Sri Lanka beat India by a huge margin of 110 runs. The hosts seal the series by 2-0. And in all fairness to say, the Lankan spinners have outnumbered the Indian batters in this ODI series. Dunith Wellalage finish off with a spectacular 5-fer.
Mohammed Siraj is the last man in for India. Sri Lanka is on the brink of creating history at the iconic Premadasa.
Over 26 : 138/9
1 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 125.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • W 25.6
W. Sundar
30 (25)
K. Yadav
6 (29)
M. Theekshana
8-0-45-2
25.6
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Washington Sundar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Jeffrey Vandersay hangs onto the catch on the second attempt and Sri Lanka have the wicket they wanted. Maheesh Theekshana flights the ball up on a dragged length around off stump and draws Washington Sundar forward. Sundar leans on and looks to loft it away but has to reach for it and ends up skiing it over mid off. Vandersay comes in from the long off fence and moves to his right before fumbling the ball but he manages to regain composure and snatches it on the second attempt. Sundar departs after a fighting knock and Sri Lanka are one wicket away from victory.
25.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Washington Sundar
A confident appeal from Kusal Mendis for a caught behind but the umpire says no. Maheesh Theekshana drags this one down and bowls it wide of the off stump, turning it away. Washington Sundar backs away to cut but misses and Mendis does well to move to his left and pouch the ball. No review taken and the replays show that the ball went well under the bat.
25.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Washington Sundar
Beaten all ends up! Flighted again and on a length around middle, this one dips and turns away with additional bounce. Washington Sundar has a big swipe across the line but is well beaten.
25.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Washington Sundar
Flighted up on a fuller length, angled into middle and leg and just turning away, Sundar plays it late and with soft hands, edging it away wide of the keeper.
25.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Kuldeep Yadav
Full again and drifted on the pads now, Kuldeep Yadav works it around the corner and rotates the strike.
25.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Kuldeep Yadav
Bowled full on middle and leg, Kuldeep Yadav just flicks it away to mid-wicket.
Over 25 : 137/8
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
W. Sundar
30 (21)
K. Yadav
5 (27)
C. Asalanka
3-1-2-0
24.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Dropped shorter around off, Washington Sundar rocks back and nudges it past the keeper.
24.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Flighted full and on the stumps, Washington Sundar watchfully defends it out.
24.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Wow, what an effort from Maheesh Theekshana! Tossed up on the stumps, Washington Sundar advances and hammers it to the right of mid on where Theekshana dives across and saves four runs.
24.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Nagging length on middle and slanting back in, Washington Sundar hangs back and the ball comes on with the arm to ping the pads. Drfting down leg.
24.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Top edge...won't carry! Tossed up wide of the off stump, Kuldeep Yadav reaches for it and looks to sweep and gets a top edge that balloons over the square leg region for a single.
24.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Angled into off and middle, dropping on the batter, Kuldeep Yadav solidly blocks it off.
Over 24 : 136/8
8 Runs
  • 623.1
  • 123.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
K. Yadav
4 (25)
W. Sundar
30 (17)
M. Theekshana
7-0-44-1
23.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Kuldeep Yadav
Fired in full and on middle this time, Kuldeep Yadav clips it away through square leg and picks up a single.
23.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Kuldeep Yadav
Tossed up full on the off stump, Kuldeep Yadav strides forward and defends it to covers.
23.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Kuldeep Yadav
Beaten again! Maheesh Theekshana cannot believe that he isn't able to fine the outside edge here. Nice and full around off, bowled at a brisk pace as well, turning away sharply and beating the outside edge.
Full Commentary
26 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Yadav W. Sundar
  • 025.1
  • 125.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • W 25.6
25 OV
1 Runs
C. Asalanka to K. Yadav W. Sundar
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
8 Runs
M. Theekshana to W. Sundar K. Yadav
  • 623.1
  • 123.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
0 Runs
C. Asalanka to K. Yadav
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
18 Runs
J. Vandersay to W. Sundar
  • 621.1
  • 021.2
  • 221.3
  • 621.4
  • 421.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
1 Runs
C. Asalanka to W. Sundar K. Yadav
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
2 Runs
J. Vandersay to K. Yadav W. Sundar
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 1 LB 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Yadav W. Sundar
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
1 Runs
J. Vandersay to S. Dube K. Yadav W. Sundar
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • W 17.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Dube W. Sundar
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
J. Vandersay to R. Parag S. Dube
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
4 Runs
D. Wellalage to S. Dube R. Parag
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
10 Runs
J. Vandersay to R. Parag S. Dube
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
9 Runs
D. Wellalage to A. Patel R. Parag S. Iyer S. Dube
  • W 12.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
1 Runs
M. Theekshana to A. Patel S. Iyer
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
5 Runs
D. Wellalage to V. Kohli A. Patel
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 210.3
  • 010.4
  • W 10.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Pant S. Iyer
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Pant V. Kohli
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
5 Runs
D. Wellalage to R. Sharma R. Pant V. Kohli
  • W 7.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
A. Fernando to V. Kohli
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
4 Runs
D. Wellalage to R. Sharma
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
6 Runs
A. Fernando to S. Gill V. Kohli
  • 24.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
18 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Sharma
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Sharma S. Gill
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 22.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Sharma S. Gill
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Sharma S. Gill
  • 40.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs
  • Player of the Match Avishka Fernando
  • Player of the Series Dunith Wellalage
  • Umpire Joel Wilson (WI), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 248/7 in 50.0 overs
  • Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 248/7 (60 runs, 3 wickets)
  • Referral 3 (48.3 ovs): Kusal Mendis against IND (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, IND: 2)
  • Kusal Mendis 30th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 77 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 200/6 in 43.5 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 188/4 (147 runs, 4 wickets)
  • Sri Lanka 184/4: S Samarawickrama lbw b M Siraj 0(1)
  • Referral 2 (38.5 ovs): IND against S Samarawickrama (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, IND: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 183/3 in 38.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 183/3: C Asalanka lbw b R Parag 10(12)
  • Referral 1 (37.6 ovs): C Asalanka against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, IND: 2)
  • Sri Lanka 153/1 in 31.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between Avishka Fernando (35) and Kusal Mendis (15)
  • Avishka Fernando 8th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 65 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 102/1 in 23.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 89/1 in 19.5 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 64 balls between P Nissanka (26) and Avishka Fernando (23)
  • Sri Lanka 50/3 in 10.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 41/0
  • Riyan Parag makes his ODI debut for India
  • Dunith Wellalage 2nd ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/27 (5.1)
  • Referral 3 (21.6 ovs): SL against W Sundar (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, IND: 0)
  • India 100/6 in 15.5 overs
  • Drinks: India 96/6 in 15.0 overs
  • India 82/6: S Iyer lbw b D Wellalage 8(7)
  • Referral 2 (12.5 ovs): S Iyer against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, IND: 0)
  • India 71/4: V Kohli lbw b D Wellalage 20(18)
  • Referral 1 (10.5 ovs): V Kohli against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, IND: 1)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): India 67/3
  • India 53/1 in 7.0 overs
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Rohit Sharma IND 157 52.33
Avishka Fernando SL 137 45.66
Dunith Wellalage SL 108 54.00
Kusal Mendis SL 103 34.33
Pathum Nissanka SL 101 33.66
Player Wickets Eco.
Jeffrey Vandersay SL 8 4.46
Dunith Wellalage SL 7 5.30
Charith Asalanka SL 6 2.86
Washington Sundar IND 5 3.88
Kuldeep Yadav IND 4 3.40
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