5-star Dunith Wellalage spins Sri Lanka to historic collection win over India | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: The Indian batting lineup struggled in opposition to the Sri Lankan spinners, led by Dunith Wellalage’s five-wicket haul within the third and last ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Chasing a aggressive goal of 249 on a turning observe, India have been bowled out for a paltry 138 in 26.1 overs, handing Sri Lanka a complete 110-run victory and their first bilateral ODI collection win over India since 1997.
Regardless of a brisk begin from Rohit Sharma, the Indian batters succumbed to the guile of the Sri Lankan spinners, with Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana inflicting probably the most injury. Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and debutant Riyan Parag all fell sufferer to the spin entice, as India’s batting lineup crumbled beneath strain.

Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a aggressive complete of 248/7, because of a well-paced 96 from opener Avishka Fernando and a stable contribution from Kusal Mendis (59). Fernando’s innings laid the muse for Sri Lanka, as he shared essential partnerships with Pathum Nissanka (45) and Mendis.
AS IT HAPPENED: SL vs IND, 3rd ODI
India’s bowling effort was led by debutant Riyan Parag, who picked up three wickets, whereas Kuldeep Yadav supplied helpful help. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan batters managed to capitalize on the Indian bowlers’ inconsistencies, with Mohammed Siraj proving costly.

The collection victory marked a big achievement for Sri Lanka, as that they had not received a bilateral ODI collection in opposition to India since 1997. The outcome additionally highlighted the challenges confronted by the Indian crew on turning tracks, as acknowledged by Maheesh Theekshana in his post-match feedback.
“We knew they’re used to small grounds and good wickets in India. So they’d wrestle on an enormous Premadasa floor. We knew we might get a bonus with some activate the wicket, and we’ve got good spinners,” Theekshana stated after the win.