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SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Jeffrey Vendersay claims six-fer as Sri Lanka decimate India
Young talent Jeffrey Vandersay demonstrated a dominant performance with the ball claiming six crucial wickets as Sri Lanka crushed India to a 32-run defeat in the second ODI on Sunday at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Jeffrey trapped Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube and Shreyas Iyer to knock down India’s star-studded batting lineup.
Earlier, opting to bat, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 240/9 in their (50) overs, thanks to collective efforts from their middle-order batters after robust opener Pathum Nissanka lost his wicket without scoring a single run. Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis contributed (40) runs each to guide the side to a fighting score. Dunith Wellalage and Kusal Mendis chipped in with (39) and (30) runs respectively to lay a solid foundation for the bowlers to defend.
India, in their chase, got off to a promising start, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a sizzling knock of (64), displaying his characteristic aggressive stroke play. His opening partner, Shubman Gill, also contributed a valuable (35), putting India in a strong position early in their innings.
However, the middle-order batters failed to capitalize on the solid start provided by the openers after Sri Lanka’s mystery bowler Jeffrey Vandersay came out with an outstanding spell, striking with valuable wickets to put India under huge pressure. India went on to lose their wickets at regular intervals, disrupting the momentum and putting themselves on the back foot. On the other hand, Sri Lanka bowlers capitalised on this, maintaining pressure and not allowing any significant partnerships to develop.
Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured they kept chipping away at the wickets, eventually bowling India out for 208 in 42.2 overs.
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Brandon McCullum calls Buttler England’s greatest white-ball player
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“I feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan”: Former Indian cricketer’s remarks on Sarfaraz Khan following KL Rahul’s return
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Australia still mulling Smith’s batting position in Tests
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Ben Stokes returns as England name squad for Pakistan tour
England have been supremely boosted by the return of their skipper Ben Stokes for their upcoming tour of Pakistan for a three-match Test series in October. England have named a 17-player squad for their Test assignment against Pakistan, with Ben Stokes set to lead the side.
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IRE-W vs ENG-W 3rd ODI: Distressed Ireland hope to salvage pride
England Women are gearing up to face Ireland Women in the third and final ODI match, to be held on Wednesday at Stormont. With England already leading the series 2-0, the upcoming match will be a chance for them to complete a series sweep against Ireland.
The series so far has been dominated by England Women, who have played brilliantly to overpower Ireland. The first ODI saw a comprehensive performance, with England securing a conv
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