That's it! Sri Lanka have done it and won this match by 32 runs! What a win this has been for the Sri Lankan team on the back of an inspired bowling effort once again. It is a massive confidence booster for the island nation as they attain a 1-0 lead in this series. India started well like the last match but the openers' departure was followed by a middle-order collapse. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel tried to bring India back into the game with a 38-run stand but once again, India lost both wickets in no time and in the end, it was too much left to do for the tail. India would need to look into their batting and come up with a much-improved performance in the third ODI if they are to level the series.
OUT! One more wicket for Charith Asalanka as he traps Mohammed Siraj in front! Sri Lanka are just one wicket away from a famous victory! Mohammed Siraj lbw b Charith Asalanka 4(18)
OUT! Charith Asalanka has dismissed Washington Sundar and the game is more or less done and dusted for India with them still needing 51 runs. Sundar was struck right in front of the stumps and Sri Lanka are close to attaining a 1-0 lead. Washington Sundar lbw b Charith Asalanka 15(40)
OUT! The partnership has been broken and it is the Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka, who has done it! The ball held up a bit and Axar Patel hit it straight to Asalanka, who dived and pulled off the catch. India once again have been dented and Sri Lanka will sniff an opening here. Axar Patel c and b Charith Asalanka 44(44)
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar have somewhat managed to steady India's innings here after Jeffrey Vandersay starred with a six-wicket haul. India would need both these players to carry on and bring the deficit as much as possible, with the bowlers coming up next. Sri Lanka meanwhile, would be looking to break this partnership.
OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay takes his sixth wicket of the match and KL Rahul is the latest one to fall! The right-hander attempted a drive but an inside edge saw his stumps being disturbed! India are in deep trouble and Sri Lanka are in complete control of this match! KL Rahul b Jeffrey Vandersay 0(2)
OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay has a five-wicket haul and he is taking apart the Indian batting all by himself! This time, it is Shreyas Iyer who was struck in front of the stumps and a DRS showed three reds. Sri Lanka are right on top here with India still needing more than 100 runs! Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jeffrey Vandersay 7(9)
OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay is turning around the game here for Sri Lanka as he traps Virat Kohli lbw! Kohli was struck on his front pad and the umpire did not hesitate in giving it out. India are under pressure here, losing four wickets in quick succession. Virat Kohli lbw b Jeffrey Vandersay 14(19)
OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay is on a roll here and has taken the wicket of Shivam Dube! The left-hander was trapped right in front of the stumps and it was completely plumb. Sri Lanka are making a sort of comeback here. Shivam Dube lbw b Jeffrey Vandersay 0(4)
OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay has a second wicket and it is that of Shubman Gill with Kamindu Mendis taking a good catch. What an effort this has been as Sri Lanka get another wicket. Shubman Gill c Kamindu Mendis b Jeffrey Vandersay 35(44)
India National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team 2nd ODI Live: Rohit Sharma and Co will be looking to go the extra mile to clinch their first win in the ODI series against Sri Lanka as both sides shared spoils in the first match. Bowlers took control of the match played on a tricky surface as Sri Lanka managed to defend the 231-run target in a dominated era. Dunith Wellalage, who scored 67 runs topping all the batters in the match, will look to provide a similar output at the very venue, while Rohit Sharma who led India’s chase will seek help from star batters like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and opening partner Shubman Gill to give India a chance in the 2nd ODI. India Captain Rohit Sharma Looks To Break Multiple Batting Records During 2nd ODI Against Sri Lanka.
As mentioned earlier bowlers, especially spinners dominated the game-play dictating the pace and outcome of the match with some decisive wickets. But Sri Lan will be without Wanindu Hasaranga, who will be out due to injury. This could be a major blow for the home side as Wanindu Hasaranga was their pick of the bowlers and was also handy with the bat. Jeffrey Vandersay is named as Hasaranga’s replacement but is not confirmed in the starting XI. Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of Remainder of India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series Due to Hamstring Injury, Jeffrey Vandersay Named Replacement
As for the Indian side, there are no major changes or injury updates till now and fans can expect a fairly similar lineup for the 2nd ODI match. They will look to topple the ‘uneven’ nature of the pitch with the bat. Skipper Charith Asalanka will be the key player for Sri Lanka in the middle-order while other key batters like Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama all need to contribute well. For the star-studded visitors, apart from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, young guns like Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill need to step up while it will be either K L Rahul or Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. Check out the live score between India vs Sri Lanka.