Sri Lanka Upsets India in Second ODI with Vandersay’s Six-Wicket Haul
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning upset against India in the second ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The hero of the day was Jeffrey Vandersay, who claimed six wickets to dismantle the Indian batting lineup.
Batting Struggles and a Fightback
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka found themselves in trouble at 136/6 before Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis staged a crucial partnership to guide their team to a competitive total of 240/9.
India’s Collapse
Despite a strong start by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India suffered a collapse as Vandersay ran through their batting order, claiming all six of the top-order wickets. The spinners dominated, with India losing nine wickets to spin in total.
Match Summary
India’s chase faltered as they were bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs, falling short by 32 runs. Vandersay’s exceptional performance with figures of 6/33 proved to be the difference-maker in the match.
Overall, Sri Lanka’s victory marked the end of India’s 11 consecutive bilateral ODI series wins against them, dating back to December 1997. The teams will now look ahead to the final match of the series to see if India can bounce back or if Sri Lanka can secure a series win.