The win puts Sri Lanka in the lead in the three-game series, with the first ODI having ended in a tie between the two teams.
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a total of 240 for the loss of nine wickets in their 50 overs. Avishka Fernando scored 40 off 62 balls, while Kusal Mendis added 30 runs to the total. However, it was the contributions from Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage that helped Sri Lanka reach a respectable total. They scored 40 and 39 respectively, guiding Sri Lanka to 240 in their 50 overs.
India’s chase got off to a promising start, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting on 97 runs for the first wicket in just 13.3 overs. However, the middle-order batters failed to capitalize on the start, with five of India’s batters dismissed without reaching double-digit scores. Axar Patel played a fighting knock of 44 runs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for India.
Jeffrey Vandersay was the star of the show for Sri Lanka, bagging six wickets for just 33 runs in his 10-over spell. Skipper Charith Asalanka took three wickets, while Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav took three and two wickets respectively for India.
The win is a significant boost for Sri Lanka, who have been struggling in recent times. It also highlights the team’s ability to perform under pressure and against tough opposition.
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