Sri Lanka Cricket Team Seals ODI Series Win Against India

Mendis, Nissanka Star as Sri Lanka Clinches Thrilling Victory

Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 21, 2023:

The Sri Lankan national cricket team has secured a thrilling One Day International (ODI) series victory over India, with a remarkable performance led by Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka.

In the decisive third and final match of the series, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka chased down India's formidable total of 306 runs with just four balls to spare.

Nissanka set the tone for the chase with a blistering 72 off just 67 deliveries at the top of the order, while Mendis played the anchor role, anchoring the innings with a composed 87 off 101 balls.

The middle-order chipped in with valuable contributions, with Dhananjaya de Silva scoring a quick-fire 47 and Ashen Bandara finishing the match with an unbeaten 10 off 6 balls.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets, while Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya, and Yuzvendra Chahal all claimed 2 wickets each.

The series victory is a significant achievement for Sri Lanka, who have been struggling for form in recent months. The win will boost their confidence as they prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup later this year.