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.
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:
It’s pure joy here in Colombo
#SLvIND Massive in whatever angle you look for
@OfficialSLC Well done to everyone involved in scripting this amazing comeback…. Congratulations all
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69)
August 7, 2024
SRI LANKA WINS! ??? Historic series win against India after 27 years! Congratulations to the team!
#SLvIND #Viratkohli #GOLD pic.twitter.com/nLQBfEgZdE
— Saad Khan (@Sad_421)
August 7, 2024
Well played Sri Lanka. Deserving series win for the underdogs
#SLvIND
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha)
August 7, 2024
Sri Lanka Wins ???
Sri Lanka won the 3rd ODI cricket match by 110 runs and WON the series 2:0 against India.
#LKA #SriLanka #SLvIND #SLvsIND pic.twitter.com/PDIr5ipT3n
— Sri Lanka Tweet ?? (@SriLankaTweet)
August 7, 2024
? HISTORY MADE! ?? Sri Lanka defeats India by 110 runs, clinching the ODI series 2-0! This marks our first ODI series victory against India since 1997! ? A phenomenal team effort. What a moment for Sri Lankan cricket!
#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/UY842zKoTb
— Sri Lanka Cricket ?? (@OfficialSLC)
August 7, 2024
And we have created the record ?? handing Sri Lanka much neeeded Aries win over us after 27 years ??? we are doing the job of reviving cricket in other nations beautifully
#SLvIND
— Cricket on my mind (@bhuvifan2003)
August 7, 2024
After Watching Spin game of current Indian batsman
#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/25cBEt3bhG
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi)
August 7, 2024
Magnificent win by
@OfficialSLC. Finally we've seen some Grit & Determination from this lot. Hats off to
#SanathJayasuriya to the job he's done with this loser mentality core.
#SLvIND
— Wasantha Saman (@Wasantha_89)
August 7, 2024
History created
-India lose their first ODI Series against Sri Lanka in 27 years.
#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/oEjz4Ezo0S
— Farhan Khan ?? (@FarhanKhan_mm)
August 7, 2024
A disheartening defeat in Colombo! ?
#AavaDe I
#SLvIND
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
August 7, 2024
Lanka main lanka lag Gayi ??
#SLvIND #CricketTwitter #IndianCricket
— Sudeep Tyagi (@sudeeptyagi005)
August 7, 2024
Sri Lanka spinners produce a stirring display to seal series win ?
#SLvIND ?:
https://t.co/GdDOldBmam pic.twitter.com/RO3zrrhbgE
— ICC (@ICC)
August 7, 2024
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