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India win ODI series 2-1 but Shanaka's men make a mark

24 Jul 2021

      [caption id="attachment_151336" align="alignleft" width="357"] India won a closely-contested three-match ODI series 2-1 in Colombo's R. Premadasa on Friday (23)[/caption] Rahul Chahar sent worrying signs in the Sri Lankan camp, picking up three wickets in his final spell but Sri Lanka pulled through to secure a nervy three-wicket win over India in the third ODI in Colombo on Friday (23). A long-awaited win, despite the series being already lost for the home team after Tuesday's (20) close encounter where strong India salvaged a three-wicket win from virtually nowhere, on the back of a first-ever ODI fifty by Deepak Chahar, Sri Lanka, a relatively young side under a new Captain in Dasun Shanaka, produced a spirited display impressing the fans across the country who had been disheartened by a painful series of defeats in the past months and years. [caption id="attachment_151335" align="alignleft" width="356"] Avishka Fernando (on left) compiled 76 off 98 balls to put Sri Lanka on the brink of victory after putting up a 109-run second-wicket partnership with Bhanuka Rajapaksa (right), who hit 65 off 56[/caption] Avishka Fernando scored his second consecutive half-century of the series, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa registered his fifty as Sri Lanka seized control of their chase of 227 runs. Their partnership accounted for 109 runs before Chetan Sakariya broke the stand and picked up his maiden wicket. Before that, Krishnappa Gowtham had struck to remove Minod Bhanuka for his maiden ODI wicket for India. Debutant Sakariya picked up two wickets as he removed Rajapaksa and Dhananjaya de Silva. Earlier, Sri Lanka bowled India out for 225 in this third ODI as left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama and Akila Dananjaya picked up three wickets each. After a 90-minute delay due to rain and wet outfield, play restarted in Colombo and the match was revised to a 47-overs-a-side contest.
Sri Lanka Captain Shanaka said the following after the match: "Congrats to India for winning the series. It was a very good series throughout and I am really happy with how we played. The bowlers showed maturity. That's what I expect from the youngsters. [caption id="attachment_151337" align="alignleft" width="355"] Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama bowled with guile and accuracy to take three wickets[/caption] "I hope they will continue this in the future tours as well. When you play international cricket for long, the guys will improve and play consistently. It is a very big win for the fans. We have been waiting for very long and have won after very long time against India at home. "I want to thank all my players and the support staff. Actually I enjoy captaining."
Suryakumar Yadav, the Player of the Series, said the following: "I think I have been doing the same things for the last two years. Just look to keep it simple and the mantra has been working. "I would have loved to make it big in the last two games, but I am learning. The atmosphere in the camp is really positive and am looking forward to the T20 series." India fielded as many as five debutants and made six changes to their side that sealed the series on Tuesday. When India had been cruising to a big total, the rains arrived. They were 147/3 after 23 overs then with Yadav and Manish Pandey batting at the crease. Yet Sri Lanka's spinners suddenly appeared threatening after the 100-minute rain interruption as Praveen Jayawickrama struck with 3/59. Scores: Third ODI (47-over match) Sri Lanka 227 for 7 in 39 overs (Avishka Fernando 76, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 65; Rahul Chahar 3/54, Chetan Sakariya 2/34) beat India 225 (Pritvy Shaw 49, Akila Dananjaya 3/44, Praveen Jayawickrama 3-59) by three wickets

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