Sri Lanka seals first ODI series win against India since 1997

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

After enduring a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series, Sri Lanka scripted a remarkable turnaround on Wednesday in the final ODI of the three-match series by defeating India by 110 runs, ending their 27-year drought for a bilateral series win against India.  

Despite missing several of their main fast bowlers due to injuries, Sri Lanka’s spin bowlers, particularly Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Charith Asalanka stepped up and bowled remarkably well during the series. Sri Lanka’s bowlers managed to bowl India out in just 26.1 overs in the final ODI, winning the series 2-0 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.