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India vs Sri Lanka: Follow highlights of 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka.
Jeffrey Vandersay was the standout performer, taking 6 wickets to dismantle the Indian top order and secure a 32-run victory for Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
This victory gives the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series, ensuring they cannot lose with only one match left to play. Despite Rohit Sharma's top score of 64, Vandersay's skillful bowling led to India's downfall.
There was a big appeal for LBW against Axar, but the umpire ruled it not out. Sri Lanka decided to review the decision. Fernando seemed pretty sure about the appeal. Turns out there was an inside edge, so the decision stands.
Vandersay appeals for LBW against Shreyas. The umpire initially rules not out, but the Sri Lankans are confident and decide to review. It's OUT! Three reds on the review and Shreyas is dismissed. Vandersay now has five wickets. India is in serious trouble!
Gill is out! He leans in to drive but ends up with a thick outside edge. A fantastic diving catch by the first slip.
And out again! This time it's a stock ball and Dube is clueless. He gets stuck at the crease and is hit on the pads.
Six! After a lot of running around, Rohit finally connects with a full ball and sends it soaring over midwicket with a powerful slog sweep. What a massive hit! The medic rushes onto the field to check on Rohit, who seems to be in some discomfort after that impressive six.
Rohit hits a full ball straight past the bowler for a boundary. And there goes a massive six! Rohit is on fire with his pulls today. The ball was pitched back of length and he effortlessly sent it over the square leg boundary.
Rohit takes advantage of the short ball and punishes it by smashing it past cover for a four. He follows it up with another boundary, this time by making room and cutting the ball past cover point. That's the third boundary of the over! And to top it off, Rohit sweeps the ball between the short fine leg and square leg fielder.
Rohit confidently takes a single off the first ball, initiating the chase. There is a slight movement away from the right-handers, creating a challenging situation. Gill attempts to charge forward, but is ultimately outmaneuvered by the swing of the ball.
Mendis tried to score a double by pulling towards midwicket, but Shreyas Iyer's throw from the boundary hit the stumps directly! Mendis is out.
Now, Jeffrey Vandersay is up for the final ball of the innings. The Sri Lankans attempt to sneak in a double, but Virat Kohli charges in and runs Vandersay out at the batter's end.
Rohit Sharma has taken the ball! It's not surprising considering how this series has been going. He has only given up two singles in two balls so far. The batters don't seem to be having much trouble with his gentle off-spinners.
Shivam Dube is now bowling. He sends the ball away, causing Avishka to square up and get an outside edge towards deep third. The fielder makes a direct hit and the Indians erupt in celebration! Mendis tried to sneak in a quick single after hitting the ball towards mid-on. Replays confirm that he made it in time.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Asalanka: We will bat first. I think so, it's looks similar to the other day. Not much as a different as a captain for this game. Kamindu and Vandersay come in for Hasaranga and Shiraz.
Rohit: It's okay (on having to chase again), we know what to expect when we chase. It has to be. You cannot always go and play with the same mindset and same way. You got to adapt to the conditions and then play freely. That's the most important thing (to play with freedom) we want to do as a team. Same XI. Not really worried we didn't pull off the last game. Both teams played well, result not going in favour was fair for that game.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana
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