India Vs Srilanka 2nd ODI Took Place On August 4, 2024, Match Review.

India Vs Srilanka 2nd ODI Took Place On August 4, 2024, Match Review.

Introduction 

The second ODI match between India and Sri Lanka took place on August 4, 2024, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match was crucial for both teams as they aimed to gain an upper hand in the series.

Match Summary 

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to post a total of 240 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. In response, India was bowled out for 208 runs in 42.2 overs, giving Sri Lanka a 32-run victory.

Key Performances

• Sri Lanka’s Batting: Avishka Fernando top-scored with 40 runs, while Dunith Wellalage contributed a valuable 39 runs.
• India’s Bowling: Washington Sundar was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs.
• India’s Batting: Rohit Sharma led the charge with a quick 64 runs off 44 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships.
• Sri Lanka’s Bowling: Jeffrey Vandersay was the star of the match, taking 6 wickets for just 33 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Full Scoreboard

Sri Lanka Innings

• Pathum Nissanka: 0 (1)
• Avishka Fernando: 40 (62)
• Kusal Mendis: 30 (42)
• Sadeera Samarawickrama: 14 (31)
• Charith Asalanka: 25 (42)
• Janith Liyanage: 12 (29)
• Dunith Wellalage: 39 (35)
• Kamindu Mendis: 40 (44)
• Akila Dananjaya: 15 (13)
• Jeffrey Vandersay: 1 (1)
• Asitha Fernando: Did not bat

Extras: 24 (b 4, lb 8, nb 2, w 10)

Total: 240/9 in 50 overs

India Bowling

• Mohammed Siraj: 8-0-43-1
• Arshdeep Singh: 9-0-58-0
• Axar Patel: 9-0-38-1
• Shivam Dube: 2-0-10-0
• Washington Sundar: 10-0-30-3
• Kuldeep Yadav: 10-0-33-2
• Rohit Sharma: 2-0-11-0

India Innings

• Rohit Sharma: 64 (44)
• Shubman Gill: 35 (44)
• Virat Kohli: 14 (19)
• Shivam Dube: 0 (4)
• Axar Patel: 44 (44)
• Shreyas Iyer: 7 (9)
• KL Rahul: 0 (2)
• Washington Sundar: 15 (40)
• Kuldeep Yadav: 7 (27)
• Mohammed Siraj: 4 (18)
• Arshdeep Singh: 3 (4)

Extras: 15 (b 4, lb 5, nb 1, w 5)

Total: 208 all out in 42.2 overs

Sri Lanka Bowling

• Asitha Fernando: 7-0-31-0
• Dunith Wellalage: 6-0-41-0
• Akila Dananjaya: 10-0-54-0
• Kamindu Mendis: 3-0-19-0
• Jeffrey Vandersay: 10-0-33-6
• Charith Asalanka: 6.2-0-20-3

Conclusion 

Sri Lanka’s victory in this match was a significant boost for the team, showcasing their ability to defend a modest total against a strong Indian lineup. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of Sri Lanka, with one match left to play.