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Netizens go wild as Sri Lanka ends a 27-year old drought with ODI series win over India

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  • August 7, 2024
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Netizens go wild as Sri Lanka ends a 27-year old drought with ODI series win over India
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Netizens go wild as Sri Lanka ends a 27-year old drought with ODI series win over India

Sri Lanka secured a commanding victory over India in the third and final game of the three-match ODI series, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match concluded with Sri Lanka winning by 110 runs, marking a historic triumph for the Islanders.

Sri Lanka thump India in 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a competitive total of 248 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Avishka Fernando was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring a well-crafted 96 runs off 102 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Kusal Mendis also contributed significantly with a solid 59 runs off 82 deliveries. However, the innings saw a few hiccups, with the team losing quick wickets towards the end, which restricted them from reaching a higher total.

In response, India struggled dramatically, collapsing to 138 all out in just 26.1 overs. The Indian batting lineup faltered against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack, with only Rohit Sharma (35) and Washington Sundar (30) managing to reach double figures. The Indian innings was characterized by a series of poor shots and excellent bowling from Sri Lanka, particularly from right-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs.

“Very happy with the innings. The batters got together and did a good job. It was a challenging wicket and a bit disappointed not to get a hundred but happy with the win,” Fernando said after being awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ in the post-game presentation.

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Meanwhile, ‘Man of the Series’ Wellage said: “I want to thank my skipper, team mates and coaching staff. Everyone gave me great support and that’s why I am here. We adjusted to the wicket as it was turning. It was same like the first two ODIs and committed less mistakes today. The batters did a good job and then the spinners bowled well. Everyone is supporting each other and I am excited to be part of the team.”

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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