Out! Kuldeep Yadav goes for an wild sweep and gets trapped LBW. This is the end of the Indian innings and with it Sri Lanka secure their first series victory in ODIs over India in 27 years. Charith Asalanka led said has showed great resilience throughout the series and even in the 3rd ODI they have spun a web around the Indian batters to ensure victory. Sri Lanka scalp the series 2-0 with this win as the first match got tied. Washington Sundar c Vandersay b Theekshana 30(25) and Kuldeep Yadav lbw b Wellalage 6(30).
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Sri Lanka Win By 110 Runs | IND vs SL Highlights of 3rd ODI 2024: Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage Write Winning Script For Hosts
India are all set to clash against Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the three match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and they will be wanting to win the match and level the series.
07 Aug, 19:53 (IST)
Out! Not much hopes remaining for India now. Riyan Parag got cleaned up by Jeffrey Vandersay and then Shivam Dube danced down the track only to be gets hit flush on the pads in front of the wicket. They were the last recognised batting pair of India and now Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar has to fight to save the day. Riyan Parag b Vandersay 15(13) and Shivam Dube lbw b Vandersay 9 (14).
07 Aug, 19:27 (IST)
Out! India in deep trouble now. Just as they were looking to get a partnership. Dunith Wellalage cleans up Axar Patel and then traps Shreyas Iyer in front of the wickets. Sri Lanka are on top here and this is the last recongised batting pair for India. Shreyas Iyer lbw b Wellalage 8(7) and Axar b Wellalage 2(7).
07 Aug, 19:18 (IST)
OUT! Wicket number four for Sri Lanka as Virat Kohli has to depart after scoring 20 runs. Dunith Wellalage strikes again for Sri Lanka and has been trapped in front. Virat Kohli 20 (18) lbw Dunith Wellalage
07 Aug, 19:08 (IST)
OUT! Another one bites the dust for India as Rishabh Pant has been stumped by Kusal Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana strikes. Rishabh Pant 6 (9) st Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana
07 Aug, 18:59 (IST)
OUT! Big blow for India as Rohit Sharma will have to lose his wicket. Sharma looking to attack Dunith Wellalage but in the end, edges the ball and it was an easy catch for the wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis. Rohit Sharma 35 (20 c Kusal Mendis b Dunith Wellalage
07 Aug, 18:47 (IST)
OUT! Sri Lanka draw first blood as Indian opener Shubman Gill has been cleaned up by pacer Asitha Fernando. Gill comes down the track and tries to hit the ball towards mid on. However he misses the ball due to lack of bounce and it is a wicket for Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill 6 (14) b Asitha Fernando
07 Aug, 18:36 (IST)
The Indian team is off to a decent start as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill add 17 runs in the first three overs. Both batsmen will look to continue their momentum.
07 Aug, 17:53 (IST)
Sri Lanka have finished their first innings for a score of 248/7 and the Indian team needs 249 runs to win the match.
07 Aug, 17:45 (IST)
OUT! The Sri Lankan team has lost its seventh wicket in the form of Kusal Mendis who has to walk back for 59 runs from 82 balls. Kusal Mendis 59 (82) c Shubman Gill b Kuldeep Yadav
07 Aug, 17:23 (IST)
OUT! Another one bites the dust for Sri Lanka as Riyan Parag cleans up Dunith Wellalage. The Sri Lankan batter played down the wrong line and at the end it was a crucial wicket for the visitors. Dunith Wellalage 2 (3) b Riyan Parag
07 Aug, 17:20 (IST)
OUT! The Sri Lankan team seems to have lost its momentum as Janith Liyanage has to walk back. Washington Sundar dismisses Liyanage and he has to depart for 8 runs. Janith Liyanage 8 (12) b Washington Sundar
07 Aug, 17:05 (IST)
OUT! The Sri Lankan team has lost its fourth wicket as Mohammed Siraj strikes for the Indian team. Siraj dismisses Sadeera Samarawickrama for a first-ball duck. Sadeera Samarawickrama 0 (1) lbw Mohammed Siraj
07 Aug, 16:55 (IST)
OUT! The hosts are three down as Riyan Parag strikes again and removes Charith Asalanka. It was another low score for the Sri Lankan captain in the series and has to walk back for 10 runs. Charith Asalanka 10 (12) lbw Riyan Parag
07 Aug, 16:42 (IST)
OUT! Number two goes down for Sri Lanka as Avishka Fernando who was playing so well has to walk back. Fernando was trapped in front by the golden arm and debutant Riyan Parag. Avishka Fernando 96 (102) lbw b Riyan Parag
07 Aug, 16:37 (IST)
Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando has moved into his 90s and is inching towards his century. His partner Kusal Mendis is complimenting him and playing some decent shots.
07 Aug, 16:22 (IST)
Sri Lankan opener Avishka Fernando is edging towards his hundred as the hosts look right in control against India in the third ODI match.
07 Aug, 16:08 (IST)
The Sri Lankan team has scored 107 runs at the half way mark and Sri Lankan opener Avishka Fernando has completed his half-century. With one wicket down, the hosts have a decent chance of putting up a big first innings score.
07 Aug, 15:42 (IST)
OUT! First wicket for India as Pathum Nissanka will have to walk back while trying to attack Axar Patel. Nissanka tried to slog sweep Patel but at the end got a top edge and it was an easy catch for Rishabh Pant. Pathum Nissanka 45 (65) c Rishabh Pant b Axar Patel
07 Aug, 15:25 (IST)
Sri Lankan openers Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka have put the hosts in the complete control and the duo have added over 50 runs for the first wicket.
The India national cricket team is all set to clash against Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the three-match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian team suffered a shocking 32-run defeat in the second ODI match and were not able to chase down 241 runs. The 'Men in Blue' have struggled to bat against the Sri Lankan bowlers and have been dismissed cheaply. The visitors will want to win the match and level the series.
India led by Rohit Sharma consists of many stars such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas and Mohammed Siraj. However, no one other than Rohit has been in touch. The Indian bowling attack has been top-notch in the series so far and have bowled out Sri Lanka in the first two ODIs. The 'Men in Blue' will look forward to working up on their flaws and levelling the series.
Sri Lanka have been troubled with injuries with ace bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga already ruled out due to injuries. However, despite all the problems performed well in the second ODI match and will look forward to winning the series. Jeffrey Vandersay picked up a six-wicket haul and rattled the Indian batsmen. There is another thrilling contest on the cards where both teams will give their best to end up on the winning side.
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