00:00The match of this ODI series. We're at the Pramadasa Stadium in Colombo. One last time.
00:16Sri Lanka versus India. For the toss of the coin, Rohit Sharma could just smile as he
00:22lost the toss for the third time in this series. This is Sri Lanka who've made the one change.
00:29Yeah, I think it would be a change to counter Rohit Sharma's prolific start and power play.
00:34So Mahesh Dikshana comes in for Aqeela Dhananjaya, still retaining that one seam of combination,
00:40Sri Lanka. As India make two changes of their own. KL Rahul and Archdeep Singh are out.
00:48Rishabh Pant and Riyad Parag makes his debut. Camp number 256 for India. Just the lone
00:54facer in Siraj. Over the leg side, chipped away. Runs to start the match. In fact, it will be a
01:04boundary. That has gone fine. That'll be another boundary. Just a little too straight once again
01:12from Siraj. Cannot bowl with that width though. That is beautifully tied. Back with a point for
01:19four. That's picked off beautifully and the timing is still exquisite.
01:30That's nicely played. He's got the timing on that one.
01:36Siraj went for some runs in his first three overs. Dubey was different. This is Aksha.
01:49Chip in the air. Lucky for Abhishek Fernando.
01:55Now that's much better. That is much better and I can tell you that Abhishek will breathe a sigh
02:01of relief. Good shot. Very good shot. Six. The first six of the match.
02:10There he goes. No one in front of square. One bounce for four.
02:14Again. Better hit. It's six this time.
02:20Nice. Nicely hit. How good was that? Straight in the gap.
02:27Oh, now's the chance. This should be it. Should be number one. Punt calls and takes. Initially,
02:34Kohli was standing underneath it. Finally, India have the breakthrough they so crave.
02:40The number of dot balls you play. Nicely squirted away and it brings up his 50. Abhishek Fernando
02:50is a happy man and he's batting really well.
02:53We'll take a lot of confidence from this. Riyan Farag comes in.
03:02Starts with an off spin at to the right hand.
03:04And he was actually the second most used bowler for India in the T20 internationals.
03:10Siraj comes back. Induces the outside edge. That's one of those days for Abhishek Fernando.
03:19In the air and just evading Shubh Mangal. Siraj thought it was an opportunity for just a second.
03:27Shot ball again. Same result again. Back to back sixes.
03:34Rocker attempted but no chance for Washington Sundar.
03:41Instead, it's a better option. Kusal Mendis.
03:45There he goes. One bounce and he's getting closer to an important milestone in his career.
03:55Oh, now that is a good one. That is a very good one. Terrific 96. It's 171 for two.
04:03Down on one knee. Warped it for six. Asalanka does not want to allow Riyan Farag to settle in.
04:11Asked and given. Farag, that one quickly got it.
04:15Oh, straight away, Riyan Parag.
04:20Oh, down on one knee. Walked it for six.
04:23Asalanka does not want to allow Riyan Parag to settle in.
04:29Asked it, given. Parag, that one quicker.
04:33And it straightens down the line.
04:35Asalanka is gone for ten.
04:39Now, Roy Sharma giving him the ball and telling him,
04:43just keep it simple.
04:45Well, we're seeing this now.
04:47A few words being exchanged.
04:49This time it's Siraj.
04:50When Asalanka was out, there was a few words said.
04:55And they feel like...
04:56Big shout, big shout. Was it pad first?
04:59They are pleading.
05:01That was fast and straight from Siraj.
05:05Nothing from Pant.
05:07Nothing from Pant.
05:10Roy is asking him, give me something.
05:14Give in to the pressure.
05:17Joel, I'll get you to change your decision.
05:20India get another.
05:22India get another.
05:26In the gap, in the gap.
05:27Just lent into it.
05:29Not an easy shot to play.
05:32Balled in.
05:33Little quicker.
05:34Keplow plays it on to the stumps.
05:36And India, they keep picking up those wickets.
05:39Diyanaghi goes for eight of twelve deliveries.
05:43Ball.
05:44Parag gets a third and he's got Villalaghi.
05:47The wickets continue to fall.
05:50Villalaghi goes for two.
05:55This time he gets connection.
05:57And it will be a boundary.
06:02In the same direction again.
06:04Same result once again.
06:06Back to back boundaries for Kusal Mendis.
06:11In the air and in the gap.
06:13A definite change of gear for Kusal Mendis.
06:15A boundary to begin the 49.
06:21Huge appeal from Kuldeep Yadav and it's given.
06:26Kusal Mendis has taken the review straight away.
06:29Change of decision to not out.
06:35In the air.
06:36Shubh Mangil.
06:39Takes it in the end.
06:41Great boundary rope awareness from Shubh Mangil.
06:45Okay, this is the best one.
06:53Yeah, he gets rid of the ball.
06:55I have no evidence that he's touching the rope there.
06:58Out the decision.
07:00Kusal Mendis goes for 59 of 82 deliveries.
07:05Big slog and another man goes.
07:13That's massive.
07:14Tie up in the air.
07:15Washington Sundar will watch it sail over the long gone fence.
07:22Nails the yorker.
07:23Could well be a couple of runs.
07:25Hamindu runs back.
07:27Gets the couple.
07:29And Sri Lanka will end.
07:32On 248 for 7.
07:35Difficult chase for India.
07:37It all started with Matum Nisanka.
07:39His brilliant boundaries in the powerplay.
07:4145 of 65 for him.
07:4296.
07:44Unlucky.
07:45Abhishek Fernando not to get the three figures.
07:47Was dismissed by Rehan Parag.
07:49So after 50 overs, it's 248 for 7.
07:51Indian bowling attack.
07:52Siraj bowled well with the second ball.
07:54Or with the older delivery.
07:57Akshar Patel 41 for 1.
07:59It is Rehan Parag.
08:00Kuldeep Yadav.
08:01Very frugal.
08:021 for 36.
08:04This man here.
08:05One of the greats of the one day game.
08:0757 50s.
08:0831 100s.
08:10A sit of Fernando.
08:1310 matches, 6 wickets.
08:14Average 55.
08:21Half volley to start.
08:22It's a quick outfield.
08:23Sri Lanka started with a boundary and so does India.
08:27That's a gift for Rohit Sharma.
08:31That's beautiful.
08:33Pure class and timing.
08:35Another boundary for the skipper.
08:40That's beautiful.
08:41That has flown all the way for 6.
08:43The first 6 of the innings.
08:47The bat going from down to up.
08:50Giving it just direction.
08:52Utilising the pace.
08:54Ability to free the arms.
08:55That was a misfield.
08:57It will still make it to the boundary.
09:02In the gap.
09:03Even better.
09:04This time along the ground.
09:05All the way.
09:08A little bit of luck.
09:09He will get away with it.
09:11Another boundary.
09:12This is turning into a big over.
09:16Picked him up.
09:17Tried to get away with it.
09:19A little bit of luck.
09:20He will get away with it.
09:22Picked him up.
09:23Tried to use his feet.
09:24Stepped out of his crease.
09:27Sri Lanka has struck.
09:28They have got rid of Shubman Gill.
09:31Didn't bounce too much.
09:33In his defence.
09:35That skidded through as well.
09:38Shubman Gill goes for 6.
09:41Virat Kohli.
09:43He will join his captain.
09:44The two most experienced.
09:49Half chance.
09:50It did fly.
09:52And that will be a boundary.
09:57That is a poor delivery.
10:02Finds the edge.
10:04That will run away to the boundary.
10:08That was turning.
10:09And that is this time given.
10:11This is huge.
10:13This is the captain Rohit Sharma.
10:16This time it is doing it.
10:18Tossed up in there.
10:19Goes for the slog sweep.
10:20That has been a favourite shot for Rohit Sharma.
10:23But this time it is the turn that David did him in.
10:2653 for 2.
10:27It is the captain who departs.
10:2835 from 20.
10:31Straight away.
10:32Gets off the mark.
10:33What a shot.
10:34That is a bold shot.
10:40That is expertly played.
10:41Very well played.
10:42Behind Squalic.
10:45Gone.
10:47That was poor cricket.
10:48That was premeditated.
10:51That is short and wide.
10:54Again the line was wrong.
10:58Oh no.
10:59That has to be close.
11:00That has to be close.
11:01Yes.
11:02I think that is the right decision.
11:04Because it came in with the arm.
11:06It deceived him.
11:07Virat Kohli goes for 20.
11:11Turned and bowled him.
11:14Stuck on the back foot.
11:15Through the gate.
11:17India now in dire straits.
11:18Gone for 2.
11:19Akshara Patel.
11:2073 for 5.
11:21India.
11:23Switch hit.
11:25In the gap.
11:26Just.
11:27It is going to go for 4.
11:30That is very close.
11:31Finger goes up.
11:33It is another one.
11:34I think the original decision, Joe.
11:38Suresh Iyer.
11:39Gone for 8.
11:40India in huge trouble.
11:4182 for 6.
11:45Lovely cut shot.
11:46Back cut.
11:49The Hind square on the offside.
11:50Just hit the gap.
11:53This is straight up.
11:54And missed it.
11:56Oh.
11:57Riyan Parag.
11:58Missed a straight one.
11:59Almost left it.
12:01Another Indian batter.
12:02Gone by the ball.
12:03That goes straight on.
12:07Hit him on the pad.
12:08He has come down.
12:09And he has been given out.
12:11Shivam Dubey gone for 9.
12:12India.
12:13101 for 8.
12:14Home conditions.
12:16Shapes to play the reverse.
12:18And he just punches off the back foot down the ground.
12:20That is a good shot.
12:24He has chipped that.
12:25He has picked the gap nicely.
12:27In fact.
12:28He has got the power as well.
12:31Lovely hit once again.
12:33Long stride in.
12:34Talk about fighting back.
12:36Looks like Washington Sundar.
12:37He has not given up.
12:40Sundar.
12:41He has hit that hard.
12:42He has hit that far.
12:46Go.
12:47Go.
12:48Lofted down the ground.
12:49Should this be.
12:50I think.
12:51Oh.
12:52Yes.
12:53Yes.
12:54Yes.
12:55For a moment.
12:56I thought he misjudged it.
12:57But Geoffrey Vander Sey.
12:58Manages to hold on.
12:59Wicket number 9.
13:01Sri Lanka.
13:02India.
13:03138 for 9.
13:07Mighty India is massive.
13:10Big appeal.
13:11And given finally.
13:13No reviews for India.
13:15Wow.
13:16The spine says it all.
13:18And Charith Asalanka led.
13:20Sri Lankan side winning this game.
13:22By 110 runs.
13:24Charith Asalanka.
13:25Remember.
13:26Capping the country.
13:27For the very first time.
13:29And that is confirmation of that.
13:31Sri Lanka won the toss.
13:32Crucially.
13:33For the third time in a row.
13:34And they elected to bat first.
13:36Avishka Fernando.
13:3796 over 102.
13:39Usal Mendis.
13:4059 of 82.
13:42Riyan Farag was the pick of the bowlers.
13:43For India.
13:44It proved too much.
13:46Durit Velal again.
13:47The star of the show.
13:485 for 27 in 5.1 overs.
13:50And Sri Lanka.
13:52Win by 110 runs.
13:54And win the series.
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