Sri Lanka secured a commanding victory over India in the third and final game of the three-match ODI series, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match concluded with Sri Lanka winning by 110 runs, marking a historic triumph for the Islanders.

Sri Lanka thump India in 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a competitive total of 248 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Avishka Fernando was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring a well-crafted 96 runs off 102 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Kusal Mendis also contributed significantly with a solid 59 runs off 82 deliveries. However, the innings saw a few hiccups, with the team losing quick wickets towards the end, which restricted them from reaching a higher total.

In response, India struggled dramatically, collapsing to 138 all out in just 26.1 overs. The Indian batting lineup faltered against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack, with only Rohit Sharma (35) and Washington Sundar (30) managing to reach double figures. The Indian innings was characterized by a series of poor shots and excellent bowling from Sri Lanka, particularly from right-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 5.1 overs.

“Very happy with the innings. The batters got together and did a good job. It was a challenging wicket and a bit disappointed not to get a hundred but happy with the win,” Fernando said after being awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ in the post-game presentation.

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Meanwhile, ‘Man of the Series’ Wellage said: “I want to thank my skipper, team mates and coaching staff. Everyone gave me great support and that’s why I am here. We adjusted to the wicket as it was turning. It was same like the first two ODIs and committed less mistakes today. The batters did a good job and then the spinners bowled well. Everyone is supporting each other and I am excited to be part of the team.”

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

It’s pure joy here in Colombo #SLvIND Massive in whatever angle you look for @OfficialSLC Well done to everyone involved in scripting this amazing comeback…. Congratulations all

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 7, 2024

SRI LANKA WINS! 🎉🇱🇰 Historic series win against India after 27 years! Congratulations to the team!
#SLvIND #Viratkohli #GOLD pic.twitter.com/nLQBfEgZdE

— Saad Khan (@Sad_421) August 7, 2024

Well played Sri Lanka. Deserving series win for the underdogs #SLvIND

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) August 7, 2024

A comprehensive win for Sri Lanka: https://t.co/GBKw2nDjiy#SLvIND #ODI #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/LCLEQsbMOw

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 7, 2024

Sri Lanka Wins 🇱🇰🏏
Sri Lanka won the 3rd ODI cricket match by 110 runs and WON the series 2:0 against India.#LKA #SriLanka #SLvIND #SLvsIND pic.twitter.com/PDIr5ipT3n

— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) August 7, 2024

🎉 HISTORY MADE! 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka defeats India by 110 runs, clinching the ODI series 2-0! This marks our first ODI series victory against India since 1997! 🦁 A phenomenal team effort. What a moment for Sri Lankan cricket! #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/UY842zKoTb

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 7, 2024

And we have created the record 💪🏻 handing Sri Lanka much neeeded Aries win over us after 27 years 🤩🤩🤩 we are doing the job of reviving cricket in other nations beautifully #SLvIND

— Cricket on my mind (@bhuvifan2003) August 7, 2024

After Watching Spin game of current Indian batsman #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/25cBEt3bhG

— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) August 7, 2024

Magnificent win by @OfficialSLC. Finally we’ve seen some Grit & Determination from this lot. Hats off to #SanathJayasuriya to the job he’s done with this loser mentality core.#SLvIND

— Wasantha Saman (@Wasantha_89) August 7, 2024

History created

-India lose their first ODI Series against Sri Lanka in 27 years.#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/oEjz4Ezo0S

— Farhan Khan 🇺🇸 (@FarhanKhan_mm) August 7, 2024

A disheartening defeat in Colombo! 💔#AavaDe I #SLvIND

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) August 7, 2024

Lanka main lanka lag Gayi 🫣🫣#SLvIND #CricketTwitter #IndianCricket

— Sudeep Tyagi (@sudeeptyagi005) August 7, 2024

Sri Lanka spinners produce a stirring display to seal series win 💥#SLvIND 📝: https://t.co/GdDOldBmam pic.twitter.com/RO3zrrhbgE

— ICC (@ICC) August 7, 2024

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