India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, 2nd ODI: Jeffrey Vandersay Stars With 6-Wicket Haul As Sri Lanka Beat India by 32-runs

In an exhilarating encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka clinched a 32-run victory over India in the second ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong effort, India fell short, managing only 208 runs in 42.2 overs while chasing a target of 241.

For India, skipper Rohit Sharma stood out with a valiant 64 off 44 balls, and Axar Patel contributed a steady 44 off 44 deliveries. Shubman Gill added 35 off 44 balls. However, no other Indian batter could surpass the 15-run mark, leading to their eventual downfall.

Sri Lanka’s Jeffrey Vandersay was the star of the show, claiming 6 wickets and delivering a match-winning performance. Charith Asalanka supported well with three wickets. Vandersay’s exceptional display earned him the Player of the Match award.

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This defeat ended India’s impressive streak of 11 consecutive bilateral series wins (2+ matches) against Sri Lanka in ODIs. The last time India failed to win a bilateral series against Sri Lanka was in December 1997, as reported by Cricbuzz.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Sri Lanka posted a total of 241 runs. Avishka Fernando scored 40, Dunith Wellalage made 39, Kamindu Mendis hit 40, while Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka added 30 and 25 runs respectively. For India, Washington Sundar took three wickets, Kuldeep Yadav secured two, and Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj picked one each.

Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka chose to bat first, setting the stage for a competitive match. India, led by Rohit Sharma, hoped for a more consistent performance after a dramatic tie in the first ODI where they needed just 1 run off 14 balls.

In the first ODI, Indian bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 230/8 in 50 overs. Dunith Wellalage’s 67 gave Sri Lanka the much-needed momentum. India started well with a quick half-century from Rohit Sharma, supported by Shubman Gill. However, a collapse followed Rohit’s dismissal, leaving India at 132/5. Despite efforts from Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, the Indian team couldn’t clinch the win, ending the match in a tie.

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Match Summary:

• Sri Lanka: 241/9 (Avishka Fernando 40, Kamindu Mendis 40, Washington Sundar 3/45)
• India: 208 all out in 42.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 64, Axar Patel 44, Jeffrey Vandersay 6/35)

Sri Lanka’s victory in the second ODI sets up an exciting decider in the third match of the series.

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