India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, 3rd ODI: India Crush Sri Lanka By 317 Runs, Sweep Series 3-0
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IND vs SL Live, 3rd ODI Highlights: Four wicket haul by Mohammed Siraj and an unbeaten knock of 166* runs from Virat Kohli, guided Team India to a massive victory by 317 runs against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI match Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday
India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, 3rd ODI: Four wicket haul by Mohammed Siraj and an unbeaten knock of 166* runs from Virat Kohli, guided Team India to a massive victory by 317 runs against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI match Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. With this win, Team India swept the three-match ODI series 3-0 and also registered the biggest-ever win by any team in the 50-over format. Opted to bat first, Team India posted a huge total of 390/5, courtesy of the big knocks from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (116), who also brought up his second ODI hundred. Later, Siraj scalped four wickets while Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav got two wickets each as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 73. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of the 3rd ODI Match between India and Sri Lanka straight from Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram:
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India vs Sri Lanka, Live: India win by 317 runs
India defeat Sri Lanka by 317 runs after Kuldeep Yadav scalps the wicket of Lahiru Kumara. As Sri Lanka had only 9 batters after Ashen Bandara picked up an injury in the first innings, this marks the end of the game. The hosts claim clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. This is also the biggest win by any team in the 50-over format
Lahiru Kumara gets a brilliant boundary on Kuldeep Yadav's delivery. He plays a perfect straight drive which goes over the head of Kuldeep as Kumara steals four runs.
Lahiru Kumara hits a brilliant boundary on Kuldeep Yadav's delivery. He lofts a perfect shot towards the long-on as the ball comfortably goes across the boundary rope.
OUT!!! Mohammad Shami strikes again and dismisses Dunith Wellalage for 3. Wellalage plays a shot towards the outside off but Suryakumar Yadav takes a brilliant catch as Sri Lanka lose their eighth wicket.
OUT!!! Kuldeep Yadav joins the party and removes Dasun Shanaka for 11. Shanaka tries to get defensive but the ball misses the bat and hits to the stumps. Big concern for Sri Lanka as they lose their seventh wicket in the massive chase of 391.
India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Dunith Wellalage comes to bat
After the wicket of Chamika Karunratne, Dunith Wellalage comes to bat as a concussion substitute for Jeffrey Vandersay, who picked up an injury after he collided with Ashen Bandara in the first innings. Sri Lanka have lost wickets in the chase.
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj run-out Chamika Karunratne as his direct-hit removes the batter for 1. Karunaratne plays a defensive shot on Siraj's delivery but the pacer throws it back towards the wicket and within fraction of seconds, the ball gets hit to the stumps.
OUT!!! Clean Bowled!! Siraj takes another one and this time it is Wanindu Hasaranga, who falls into his trap. Hasaranga completely fails to judge the fiery pace of Siraj and gets bowled out for 1. It is the fourth wicket for Siraj and fifth one for India.
OUT!!!! Siraj is on fire! The pacer removes Nuwanidu Fernando for 19. The young batter, who earlier smashed some boundaries on Siraj, gets completely bamboozled on this delivery and gets clean bowled. What a delivery from Siraj as he takes his third wicket of the day.
OUT!!! Mohammad Shami provides India with another breakthrough as he scalps the wicket of Charith Asalanka for 1. Asalanka tries to get a boundary but Axar Patel stand in the middle and grabs a brilliant catch. Another blow for Sri Lanka as they lose their third wicket.
Nuwanidu Fernando gets two back-to-back boundaries off Mohammed Siraj. He perfectly places the shot between the mid-wicket and the long-on as the ball simply crosses the boundary rope. The second one comes after he leans a cover drive. Sri Lanka eyeing a recovery after two quick wickets.
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj strikes again and dismisses Kusal Mendis for 4. Mendis tries to play a defensive shot but the ball hits the edge and lands safely into the hands of wicketkeeper KL Rahul. What a spell from Siraj.
Nuwanidu Fernando gets another boundary to his name as hit a brilliant four Mohammed Siraj's delivery. The ball hits on the outside edge and goes between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill and crosses the boundary line.
Kusal Mendis gets off the mark in style with two back-to-back boundaries on Mohammad Shami's deliveries. The first one comes after Mendis clips a shot towards the left of the deep mid-wicket. The other one is a result of sheer bad luck as the wide ball goes across the wicketkeeper and Sri Lanka get 5 runs.
OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj provides India with an early breakthrough as he scalps the wicket of Avishka Fernando for 1. The ball hits the outside edge and Shubman Gill takes a brilliant catch at the slip. Sri Lanka lose an early wicket in the chase.
Nuwanidu Fernando gets off the mark in style with a brilliant boundary on Mohammad Shami's delivery. Nuwanidu smashes it on the deep backward point as Axar Patel fails to stop it from crossing the boundary line.
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Virat Kohli smashes a six and a four back-to-back on Lahiru Kumara's delivery. He ends up conceding 18 runs off the over as Team India finishes their innings at a whopping total of 390/5. Virat Kohli stands unbeaten at 166* while Shubman Gill also scores his second ODI ton.
Virat Kohli is just unstoppable today as he brings up his 150 off just 106 balls. He unleashes a powerful shot on Lahiru Kumara's delivery as the ball goes straight into the crowd, despite a good effort from Avisha Fernando on the boundary line. What a moment for Virat!
OUT!!! After getting dropped by Lahiru Kumara, Suryakumar Yadav is finally caught by Avishka Fernando for 4. He tries to play a big shot on Kasun Rajitha's delivery but Fernando takes a good catch at the deep extra cover.
OUT!!! Lahiru Kumara scalps the wicket of KL Rahul for 7. Rahul, who was trying to play a big shot, ends up giving up a simple catch to Dunith Wellalage at the deep mid-wicket. Fourth wcket gone for India but Virat Kohli stands strong.
After bringing up his 46th ODI century, Virat Kohli is now inching closer to the 150-run mark. He hits a brilliant boundary on Lahiru Kumara's delivery as reaches 146 runs. India going strong as Kohli fearlessly hitting big shots.
Virat Kohli thrashes Kasun Rajitha and hits two sixes in his over. The first one came after Kohli swung it freely over the long-on and the ball easily went over the fence. The second one came after he cleared his front leg and places a drive into the long-on.
OUT!!! Lahiru Kumara provides Sri Lanka with another relief as he scalps the wicket of Shreyas Iyer for 38. Iyer tries to play a big shot but Dhanajaya de Silva takes a good catch as Sri Lanka get their third wicket. KL Rahul is the new man in.
Virat Kohli on fire!!! The star batter creates a rampage and hits a maximum on Kasun Rajitha's delivery. He receives a slower delivery and places a shot straight into the long-off and sends the ball into the crowd.
Virat Kohli again shows his mettle and slams his 74th international off 85 balls. Kohli takes a brilliant single and brought up his 46th ODI ton. What a proud moment for the Indian batter.
The game has been put on a brief halt after Vandersay and Ashen Bandara picks up an injury as they collided with each other. Stretchers have been brought in by the medical staff and both the players have been taken out of the ground.
Virat Kohli gets another boundary on Karunaratne after the fielder on the deep mid-wicket and deep square leg, collides while trying to get the ball. The ball crosses the boundary line and the Vandersay and Ashen Bandara end up hurting themselves. Kohli stands unbeaten at 99.
Shreyas Iyer gives a strong support to Kohli with a brilliant boundary on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery. He hits a shot towards the long-on as the fielder to stop the ball from going across the boundary line.
SIX!!! Virat Kohli hits another maximum on Lahiru Kumara's delivery. Kohli simply pulls a shot towards the long-on as Jeffrey Vandersay completely fails to judge the timing of the ball and misses out on a golden chance of taking a chance. The ball goes straight into the crowd.
Virat Kohli is inching closer towards his century as he hits another boundary on Salman Butt's delivery. Kohli lofts a straight down to the ground shot as the ball easily beats the fielder at the long-on and goes for a four.
SIX!!! What a shot!! Shreyas Iyer opens his arms and hits a brilliant maximum on Wanindu Hasaranga's delivery. He tosses it over the deep mid-wicket as the ball goes straight into the crowd. Both the batters standing strong for India.
Shreyas Iyer joins the party and hits a boundary on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery. Iyer turns out to be lucky as he tries to play a pull-shot on a short-delivery, which goes over the head of the wicketkeeper and fetches four runs for Iyer.
India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Kohli surpasses Jayawardena
Virat Kohli (66*) becomes the fifth highest run-scorer in the ODI cricket. He has surpassed Sri Lanka batting legend Mahela Jayawardena's record of 12650 runs. Another achievement unlocked by the star India batter.
Virat Kohli keeps the momentum alive for India as he hits a brilliant boundary on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery. He perfectly places a shot into the long-off as the ball comfortably crosses the boundary line. Beautiful piece of batting.
OUT!!! Sri Lanka finally take a sigh of relief after Kasun Rajitha dismisses Shubman Gill for 116. Gill gets clean bowled after he fails to judge Rajitha's delivery. Shreyas Iyer is the new batter who walks in and joins Virat Kohli.
Jeffrey Vandersay, what have you done!! The Sri Lanka bowler ends up conceding 18 runs off the previous over. After bringing up his century, Shubman Gill smashes two back-to-back four, which were followed by Virat Kohli hitting another boundary. Later, Gill completes the over with one more four. India going at a good pace.
Shubman Gill completes his century off 89 balls. He brilliantly takes a single on Fernando's delivery to reach his second ODI ton. What a brilliant batting from the young batter. India standing strong at a loss of just one wicket as they eye a big target.