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That brings us to the end of the ODI series, with India emerging winners in the three-match rubber by a 2-1 margin despite missing several of their key players who are in a different part of the world in very different conditions. India played well in patches today after bringing in six new faces including five uncapped players, especially with their batting performance before the rain break and with the ball towards the closing stages of the Sri Lankan chase, but in the end it was not meant to be as the Sri Lankans emerged deserved winners — the three-wicket victory ending their nine-year winless run at home against the Indians.
Over to the 20-over contests that begin on Sunday, as both teams start afresh with an eye on the T20 World Cup that takes place in the UAE later this year. For now this is Amit signing off on behalf of my colleague Jigar, wishing you all a good night!
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Shikhar Dhawan, India captain: It didn’t go our way. We tried newcomers in today’s match. We got a good start, but lost too many wickets in the middle, and that cost us 50 runs. I’m glad that they made their but, because every one has been in quarantine for so long. Everyone is quite happy. I’m okay with that. Of course I always analyse where I can improve. I’m looking forward to the T20 series. Of course we were positive that we could defend the target. I’m proud of the fight the boys showed. We’re going to get better in the coming matches.
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Suryakumar Yadav, fittest player of the series: I have been doing same things from last 2-3 years, nothing different and that success mantra is working for me. I would have loved to score big in the last two years but that's how you learn. The atmosphere in the camp is really positive and really looking forward to the T20 series.
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Avishka Fernando, Man of the Match: If we had done well in the second match and had we won that match, we would have won the series. Happy to get the Man of the Match. After the England tour, I worked on my batting and some technique that helped me. It's a very young side, going forward we will do well with this side.
23:46 (IST)
Dasun Shanaka, Sr Lanka captain: Congratulations to India for wrapping up the series. It was a very good series throughout. Actually bowlers they should lot of character and maturity. That’s what I expect from youngsters at this level. I hope they will continue good form in the future as well. Guys not enough matured, that’s why they need to play more consistent cricket in international arena. It’s a very big win for fans. They were waiting for many years for this win. It’s a very good win. I should thank all my players, staff, they worked very hard, and to the fans. Actually I enjoy it on the ground but not off the ground.
23:31 (IST)
After 39 overs,Sri Lanka 227/7 ( Ramesh Mendis 15 , Akila Dananjaya 5)
Dhawan appears to have collected a blinder in the slips at the start of Chahar’s final over, but the ball’s deflected off Mendis’ thigh, Dharmasena spotting it early and shaking his head. Was an excellent delivery from the young leggie nevertheless. Mandis collects a single off the second ball, and Karunaratne — who had smashed an unbeaten 44 in the previous game — is stumped thanks to some swift glove work by Samson two balls later. New batsman Dananjaya though, swats the ball through extra cover for a boundary — which is also a no-ball — and collects a single in the free hit.
Asalanka then collects a single with a sweep, as Sri Lanka win by three wickets to collect some vital World Cup Super League points. India, win the three-match ODI series 2-1!
23:29 (IST)
FOUR! Chahar sets an attacking field to try and put Dananjaya under pressure, and the batsman responds with a well-timed drive through the extra cover region! What's more, it's a no ball! SL 225/7; need 2 to win
23:25 (IST)
OUT! Chahar adds a third to the wickets column on ODI debut as Karunaratne's stumped after getting beaten on the outside edge, with Samson whipping the bails off in a flash. SL 220/7
Karunaratne st Samson b Chahar 3(10)
23:22 (IST)
After 38 overs,Sri Lanka 219/6 ( Ramesh Mendis 13 , Chamika Karunaratne 3)
Tidy over from Sakariya has he gives away just two from his eighth over, with Karunaratne pulling a short ball behind square off the fourth delivery. Sri Lanka a couple of hits away from a win now.
23:17 (IST)
After 37 overs,Sri Lanka 217/6 ( Ramesh Mendis 13 , Chamika Karunaratne 1)
Quality penultimate over from Chahar as Shaw finally holds on to a chance at slip to end Fernando’s excellent innings that might just bag him the Player of the Match award today. Four runs and a wicket from the over, with Sri Lanka needing 10 more runs from 60 balls.
23:14 (IST)
OUT! Fernando's innings finally comes to an end as Shaw holds on to the chance this time at slip to give Chahar his second wicket of the day. SL 214/6
Fernando c Shaw b Chahar 76(98)
23:13 (IST)
After 36 overs,Sri Lanka 213/5 ( Avishka Fernando 76 , Ramesh Mendis 10)
Sakariya returns to the attack with the game pretty much out of India’s grasp by now. A single each to Fernando and Mendis, the latter moving to double figures. Just 15 left for SL to win from 11 overs
23:08 (IST)
After 35 overs,Sri Lanka 211/5 ( Avishka Fernando 75 , Ramesh Mendis 9)
Chahar induces another edge off Mendis’ bat, but this time the ball flies wide of the slip cordon and allows him a double. Mendis responds with a well-timed sweep behind square next ball to collect a boundary. Good over for the hosts with eight coming off it. Sri Lanka are left with just 16 to chase from 12 overs. Fernando should finish this in a canter alongside Mendis.
23:06 (IST)
FOUR! Excellent response from an under-pressure Mendis, as he sweeps the full delivery from Chahar behind square to collect his first boundary. SL 209/5
23:04 (IST)
After 34 overs,Sri Lanka 203/5 ( Avishka Fernando 74 , Ramesh Mendis 2)
Hardik starts off with a dot, followed by a single off each of the next three, before the all-rounder errs in his line, bowling a back-of-length delivery down leg which brushes Mendis’ thigh and runs past the keeper for four byes. Single to Mendis as he keeps the strike. Sri Lanka need 24 off 78.
23:01 (IST)
After 33 overs,Sri Lanka 195/5 ( Avishka Fernando 72 , Ramesh Mendis 0)
Superb over from Chahar to keep the faintest of hopes for an Indian victory alive, as he gets rid of Dasun Shanaka for a golden duck, and nearly makes it two-in-two as Shaw puts down a tough chance at gully after an outside edge off Ramesh Mendis’ bat. Just one run and a wicket from Chahar’s seventh. Sri Lanka need 32 from 84.
22:57 (IST)
OUT! Tame dismissal for the Sri Lanka captain, chipping the ball towards extra cover as Rahul Chahar collects his maiden ODI wicket. Fine catch by Pandey, who put in a dive to complete the dismissal. Is there a twist in the tale? SL 195/5
Shanaka c Pandey b Chahar 0(1)
22:56 (IST)
After 32 overs,Sri Lanka 194/4 ( Avishka Fernando 71 , Dasun Shanaka (C) 0)
Asalanka drives the ball through the packed off side cordon with finesse off the second delivery to move into the 20s, with the over progressively getting worse for Pandya as he concedes five wides three balls later. Asalanka though, doesn’t last the over as he is trapped LBW off the last delivery, giving Hardik some respite after a tough day in office. Sri Lanka still are in charge at the moment though, needing only 33 to win from 15 overs with six wickets in hand and a lower order that has been contributing vital runs in the last two games.
22:56 (IST)
OUT! A wicket for Hardik Pandya at last after a tough day in the office, as he traps Asalanka with a yorker-length delivery, with umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge taking his time to raise his finger. Asalanka goes for the review, and ends up burning it after three reds. SL 194/4
Asalanka LBW H Pandya 24(28)
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FOUR! Asalanka, who has been in good touch this series and looks likely to finish the game for his side today, works this through the cover point region with a lovely drive. SL 187/3
22:55 (IST)
After 31 overs,Sri Lanka 182/3 ( Avishka Fernando 69 , Charith Asalanka 19)
DROPPED! Pandey puts down a tough chance at midwicket after Fernando steps down the track and flicks it hard in his direction. His dismissal could’ve been a turning point for the visitors. Instead Asalanka collects a boundary off the penultimate delivery to rub salt on the wounds. Seven from the over. Less than 50 needed for the Lankans now.
22:44 (IST)
FOUR! Excellent work by Asalanka as he rocks back and slashes the ball behind square, threading the gap between backward point and short third man. SL 182/3
22:43 (IST)
After 30 overs,Sri Lanka 175/3 ( Avishka Fernando 68 , Charith Asalanka 13)
Pandya, who has had quite the off day with the ball with 23 runs from two overs, replaces Saini. Starts off with a wide, but is more disciplined thereafter he gives away three more runs, including a double to Asalanka off the second delivery. Sri Lanka need 53 to win from 17 overs at a little over three-an-over.
22:36 (IST)
After 29 overs,Sri Lanka 171/3 ( Avishka Fernando 67 , Charith Asalanka 11)
Gowtham, replacing Sakariya, ends up leaking a boundary off the last delivery of what was otherwise turning out to be an excellent seventh over, with seven coming from it. Drinks taken at the end of this over with Sri Lanka needing another 56 from 18 overs.
22:34 (IST)
FOUR! Slightly short from Gowtham and outside off, Asalanka guides this behind square, with the ball racing away to the vacant third man fence. Saini gives the ball a chase, but is unable to catch up. IND 171/3
22:33 (IST)
After 28 overs,Sri Lanka 164/3 ( Avishka Fernando 65 , Charith Asalanka 6)
Asalanka flicks the ball towards square leg off the third delivery of Saini’s fifth, the only runs collected in the over. India, meanwhile, have built up some pressure with the lack of boundaries following the dismissals, though they cannot afford to play the waiting game for long if they are to end up victors today. Sri Lanka need 64 from 19.
22:29 (IST)
After 27 overs,Sri Lanka 162/3 ( Avishka Fernando 65 , Charith Asalanka 4)
Sakariya keeps the damage caused by back-to-back front-foot no balls in this over, restricting the two batsmen to singles as eight runs are collected from his sixth. Fernando, meanwhile, is batting cautiously at the moment as he goes into rebuilding mode alongside Asalanka. SL need 66 from 20 overs.
22:20 (IST)
After 26 overs,Sri Lanka 154/3 ( Avishka Fernando 62 , Charith Asalanka 1)
Saini replaces Chahar, and we have pace from both ends again. Meanwhile, Asalanka joins Fernando, who’s crucial to Lanka at this stage of vulnerability. Saini starts off with a dot followed by a single off each of the next three as Asalanka gets off the mark. Fernando survives a run-out scare in the fifth delivery after being sent back from the halfway mark, the throw from the covers missing the non-striker’s stumps. Three from the over.
22:17 (IST)
After 25 overs,Sri Lanka 151/3 ( Avishka Fernando 60 , Charith Asalanka 0)
Sakariya continues to impress with the ball and keep the Indians in the hunt in the series finale as he surprises de Silva new batsman De Silva with extra bounce, the latter lobbing the ball over to offer the Rajasthan Royals bowler a simple return catch for his second wicket. Just two runs from the over along with the wicket. Sri Lanka need 77 to win from 22 overs with seven wickets in hand.
22:15 (IST)
OUT! One wicket leads to another for Sakariya, as India suddenly are back in the game with two quick dismissals! The short ball takes De Silva by surprise after kicking up unexpectedly, and the Sri Lankan No 4 ends up lobbing it off his glove to offer Sakariya the simplest of return catches. SL 151/3
De Silva c and b Sakariya 2(9)
22:09 (IST)
After 24 overs,Sri Lanka 149/2 ( Avishka Fernando 59 , Dhananjaya de Silva 2)
Chahar returns as the Indians hope to build pressure on the hosts after Rajapaksa’s dismissal in the last delivery of the previous over. Barring a no-ball in the fifth ball in which Chahar oversteps by the barest of margins, he keeps things tidy, giving away five from his sixth over.
22:07 (IST)
After 23 overs,Sri Lanka 144/2 ( Avishka Fernando 57 , Dhananjaya de Silva 0)
Rana spills a sitter at deep square leg off the penultimate delivery of Sakariya’s fourth over, the ball bursting out his hands and going for a four after a miscued pull by Rajapaksa. Sakariya though, doesn’t have to wait long for his maiden international wicket as the batsman holes out to Gowtham, who pulls off a fine sliding catch at fine leg, as the Indians finally break the second-wicket stand. SL need 84 from 24 overs.
22:04 (IST)
OUT! Sakariya finally has his maiden international wicket as Gowtham makes up for Rana's spill in the previous delivery. Superb effort from the off-spinner as he puts in a slide near long leg after Rajapaksa pulls another back-of-length ball. End of a fine partnership for the second wicket, which certainly has put the Sri Lankans in a winning position. SL 144/2
Rajapaksa c Gowtham b Sakariya 65(56)
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FOUR! Rana drops a sitter at deep square leg, and looks like he's dropped the game as well! Rajapaksa pulls a back-of-length ball from Sakariya, but doesn't quite get the distance to clear the rope. The ball lands inside the rope after bursting through Rana's palms. SL 144/1
22:01 (IST)
After 22 overs,Sri Lanka 138/1 ( Avishka Fernando 57 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 59)
The century stand is up between Fernando and Rajapaksa in this over, the latter going for a late cut off the fourth ball, the pair consuming 99 deliveries to bring up the milestone. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankans need less than 100 to win now (90 from 25 overs), and it’s starting to look like a cakewalk at the moment. If the Indians are to inflict a 3-0 sweep in the series, they have to break the partnership now and hope to trigger a batting collapse thereafter.
21:57 (IST)
FOUR! Deftly played by Rajapaksa, going for the late cut towards third man to bring up the century stand with Fernando for the second wicket! SL 137/1
21:56 (IST)
After 21 overs,Sri Lanka 132/1 ( Avishka Fernando 56 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 54)
Chetan Sakariya brought back with the spin-from-both-ends approach hardly helping the Indian cause at the moment. Fernando collects a single off the second delivery before Rajapaksa hooks a short ball in the fourth delivery, directing it towards the fine leg fence. Five from the over.
21:53 (IST)
FOUR! Sakariya digs this one short, and Rajapaksa responds with a hook that directs the ball towards fine leg. SL 132/1
21:51 (IST)
After 20 overs,Sri Lanka 127/1 ( Avishka Fernando 55 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 50)
10 runs from Chahar’s fifth over, including back-to-back fours collected by Rajapaksa that brings up his maiden ODI half-century off just 42 deliveries. Both batsmen in supreme touch at the moment, and will be hoping to end the game by themselves.
21:49 (IST)
FOUR! Bhanuka Rajapaksa brings up his maiden ODI half-century with back-to-back boundaries, the second one coming off a reverse-sweep, with the ball scurrying away towards the backward point fence. SL 127/1
21:48 (IST)
FOUR! Slog sweep by Rajapaksa, and Sakariya nearly pulls off a blinder of a catch while running to his right at deep midwicket. Unfortunately for him though, the ball bounces out of his palms and goes for a four. SL 123/1
21:47 (IST)
After 19 overs,Sri Lanka 117/1 ( Avishka Fernando 54 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 41)
Fernando and Rajapaksa keep the scoreboard ticking with four singles and a brace off the fourth ball as Gowtham pulls the ball back inside near deep midwicket after a slog sweep by Rajapaksa. Dot off the last delivery, with six coming from the over.
21:44 (IST)
After 18 overs,Sri Lanka 111/1 ( Avishka Fernando 52 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 37)
Chahar continues, with Rajapaksa adding yet another boundary against his name as he charges down the track against the leggie and lofts the ball down the ground. Seven from the over. The partnership between the two, meanwhile, is above run-a-ball (76 from 75), the pace keeping the hosts in the driver’s seat.
21:40 (IST)
FOUR! Rajapaksa continues to make merry against the Indians, coming down the track and going for an inside out loft towards long off. SL 109/1
21:38 (IST)
After 17 overs,Sri Lanka 104/1 ( Avishka Fernando 50 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 32)
Just three singles from Rana’s second over of the day as Fernando brings up his fifth ODI half-century off 53 deliveries, his second on the trot. Sri Lanka need another 124 to win from 30 overs.
21:37 (IST)
Fifty up for Avishka Fernando off 53 deliveries! The fifth half-century for the right-hander in his 23rd ODI appearance, and his second on the trot. SL 104/1
21:34 (IST)
After 16 overs,Sri Lanka 101/1 ( Avishka Fernando 48 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 31)
Rahul Chahar, who’s been decent in the two overs he’s bowled before this over, brought in place of Gowtham after drinks, conceding nine off his third including four byes off the third delivery as the ball beats everything on its way and leaves Samson rather disappointed with himself. The Lankans move past the 100-mark at the end of this over, the second-wicket pair looking quite settled at the moment.
21:26 (IST)
After 15 overs,Sri Lanka 92/1 ( Avishka Fernando 46 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 28)
Nitish Rana, one of the five debutants today, is brought in place of Hardik Pandya, who has been having a rather off series so far both with bat and ball. Gives away just one single in his first over, with the umpire calling drinks on the field at the end of the 15th. Sri Lanka need another 135 to win from 32 overs with nine wickets in hand.
21:23 (IST)
After 14 overs,Sri Lanka 91/1 ( Avishka Fernando 45 , Bhanuka Rajapaksa 28)
Gowtham goes for 10 in his fifth over, with Fernando collecting a boundary off the second delivery to bring up the fifty stand with Rajapaksa, a partnership that could very well become a match-winning one unless India get a couple of wickets at this stage. Fernando’s closing in on his fifty now.
21:22 (IST)
FOUR! Fifty partnership up between Fernando and Rajapaksa for the second wicket, the former bringing up the milestone with a boundary off Gowtham, playing this late to work it past the keeper towards third man. SL 87/1
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Cricket Match Highlights Ind vs SL Live Score Updates: Dhawan appears to have collected a blinder in the slips at the start of Chahar’s final over, but the ball’s deflected off Mendis’ thigh, Dharmasena spotting it early and shaking his head. Was an excellent delivery from the young leggie nevertheless. Mandis collects a single off the second ball, and Karunaratne — who had smashed an unbeaten 44 in the previous game — is stumped thanks to some swift glove work by Samson two balls later. New batsman Dananjaya though, swats the ball through extra cover for a boundary — which is also a no-ball — and collects a single in the free hit. Asalanka then collects a single with a sweep, as Sri Lanka win by three wickets to collect some vital World Cup Super League points. India, win the three-match ODI series 2-1!
Preview, 3rd ODI: Pressure will be massive on the home team in the third and final IND vs SL game today after suffering defeats in the first T20 ODIs. India will aim to make it 3-0 clean sweep against the hosts Sri Lanka. The two teams will take on each other at R Premadasa stadium in Colombo. India have already sealed the series with a thrilling last-over win in the second ODI at the same venue.
Deepak Chahar scored a maiden half-century batting at No. 8 to guide India to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday in the second one-day international and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Batting first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka made a competitive 275 for 9 in 50 overs. In reply, India reached 277 for 7 with five deliveries to spare.
India lost seven wickets for 193 runs during their chase and looked in danger of defeat but Chahar paired with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (19 not out) for an undefeated 84-run stand for the eighth wicket to ensure victory.
Chahar, playing only his fifth ODI, remained unbeaten on 69 off 82 deliveries with seven boundaries and one six.
Earlier, Chahar also shone with the ball taking two wickets for 53 runs in eight overs in Sri Lanka’s innings and was named player of the match. Kumar took 3-54 off 10 overs.
Suryakumar Yadav also made his maiden ODI half-century for India. His 53 runs off 44 deliveries included six boundaries.
It was Sri Lanka’s 10th successive ODI series loss to India as hosts.
Sri Lanka’s leg spin bowler Wanindu Hasaranga had impressive bowling figures of 3-37 off 10 overs.
Charith Asalanka also made his maiden ODI half-century earlier for Sri Lanka, scoring 65 runs including six boundaries.
Leg spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal had the best bowling figures for India, taking 3-50 off 10 overs.
Coming into the third and final game of the series, the Lankans would be aiming for a better show and finish the series on a high. They came very close to winning the second ODI but lack of experience and ability to handle nerves in the crunch final moments of the game meant they fell short of the winning mark.
The weather may play a spoilsport in the third ODI with showers expected throughout today in Colombo.
Keep tuned in to our blog for IND vs SL live score.
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya, Isuru Udana, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Shiran Fernando, Ishan Jayaratne
India: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Krishnappa Gowtham, Nitish Rana, Navdeep Saini, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy, Devdutt Padikkal, Chetan Sakariya, Sanju Samson
With inputs from AP
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