Sri Lanka made history by defeating India in the final match of a three-game ODI series on August 7, winning the series 2-0. This was Sri Lanka’s first ODI series win against India in 27 years.
In the final game, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka chose to bat first. Avishka Fernando scored 96 runs, and Kusal Mendis added 59 runs, helping Sri Lanka set a target of 249 runs.
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India’s response fell way short, despite a promising start by captain Rohit Sharma, who scored 35 runs. After Rohit was out, the Indian batting lineup collapsed, and India was bowled out for just 138 runs, losing by a massive 110 runs. Dunith Wellalage took five wickets and was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance.
Indian fans also reacted enthusiastically to Sri Lanka’s historic win. Many expressed their excitement about Sri Lanka’s return to form, comparing it to their successful years in 2011. They praised the Sri Lankan team for their revival and congratulated them for their victory.
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Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka’s captain, was thrilled with the team’s performance. He emphasized that their spin bowling was a key factor in their success and praised the team’s effort throughout the series. He also mentioned the positive team environment and active coaching from Sanath Jayasuriya.
India’s loss marks their first series defeat against Sri Lanka since 1997. Despite high expectations from the new Indian team, they struggled against Sri Lankan spinners and failed to capitalize on their chances.
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The series loss has been a significant setback for the Indian team, which had hoped for better results.
Overall, Sanath Jayasuriya emerged victorious over Gautam Gambhir in the ODI series between Sri Lanka and India. Jayasuriya, as the Sri Lankan coach, guided his team to a historic 2-0 series win against India, marking Sri Lanka’s first series victory over India in 27 years.
In contrast, Gambhir, who was part of the Indian backroom staff, failed to deliver the anticipated results. Despite high expectations following the T20I series win, India struggled against the Sri Lankan spin and ultimately fell short, reflecting Sanath Jayasuriya’s strategic success over Gambhir’s coaching efforts.
