India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Highlights: India ride on Deepak Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav fifties to win series

Jul 21, 2021, 07:52:27 IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match seires. Follow live score and updates of IND vs SL 2nd ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

IND vs SL 2nd ODI Highlights

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Highlights: Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav slammed their maiden ODI fifties as India registered a series-clinching three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo. Chasing 276 for a win, the Indian top-order failed to fire but a middle and lower order resurrection saw the visitors cross the finishing line, reaching 277 for 7 in 49.1 overs. After Suryakumar Yadav's 44-ball 53, Deepak Chahar remained not out on 69 off 82 balls. Earlier, Charith Asalanka and opener Avishka Fernando struck half-centuries as Sri Lanka posted 275 for nine in the second ODI against India in Colombo. Fernando struck 50 off 71 while Asalanka fought back after quick losses with a knock of 65 off 68 deliveries. Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 44 to take the team past 270....Read More

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Jul 20, 2021, 19:27:13 IST

Prithvi goes off the mark in style

After two balls, Prithvi charges and slams three consecutive boundaries to Kasun Rajitha. India: 14/0 after 1 over.

Jul 20, 2021, 19:21:39 IST

India begin chase of 276

Welcome Back. Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw are out to begin India's chase of 276 in 50 overs. Kasun Rajitha begins the attack for Sri Lanka.

Jul 20, 2021, 19:15:13 IST

IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Stats Alert

Highest targets successfully chased at R Premadasa Stadium:

287 Ind vs SL 2012 *

270 Ind vs Eng 2002

266 SL vs Eng 2014

264 SL vs SA 2004

(Source: Cricbuzz)

Jul 20, 2021, 18:58:27 IST

India need 276 to win

Jul 20, 2021, 18:52:48 IST

Sri Lanka post 275 for 9

Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka slam fifties as Sri Lanka post 275 for 9 after the end of 50 overs. Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 44 and Kasun Rajitha scored 1 not-out.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:50:18 IST

Lakshan Sandakan run out for a duck

A direct hit from Ishan Kishan ends the innings of Lakshan Sandakan. The latter departs for a duck. SL: 266/9 after 49.3 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:47:54 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar gets Chameera

The Indian vice-captain brings up the last over and gets Chameera off the first ball. SL: 264/8 after 49.1 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 18:44:24 IST

Chahar to Karunaratne: FOUR

FOUR! Karunaratne walks down the line and plays it with a straight bat over the head of the bowler for a boundary.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:40:34 IST

Asalanka gone for 65

Highest scores by an SL No. 5 batsman vs IND at home

This is the joint 5th highest score by a Sri Lankan No. 5 batsman against India at home.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:38:03 IST

Asalanka departs for 65

WICKET! Sri Lanka's counter-attack ends with the dismissal of Charith Asalanka. Slogs across the line but ends up getting caught by substitute fielder Devdutt Padikkal. SL: 244/7 after 47.1 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 18:21:42 IST

Fifty for Charith Asalanka

Asalanka brings up his maiden ODI fifty with a boundary. Exceptional innings from the youngster to support the Lankan innings after quick losses.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:13:23 IST

Asalanka nearing fifty

Charith Asalanka is currently batting on 44 and eyeing his maiden ODI fifty. SL: 210/6 after 42 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:08:33 IST

200-up for Sri Lanka

Asalanka slams a boundary off Krunal Pandya's delivery as Sri Lanka go past the 200-run mark after losing 6 wickets. SL: 204/6 after 41 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:06:25 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga gone for 8:

· Out for an identical score as in his previous innings.

· 4 out of his 5 innings against India have been single-digit dismissals.

o 2 at Dambulla in 2017

o 9 at Colombo (RPS) in 2017

o 8 at Colombo (RPS) in 2021

· Dismissed in consecutive innings by Chahar.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:03:11 IST

Chahar gets Hasaranga

WICKET! A beautiful slower one, rather a magical one to get better of Wanidu Hasaranga. A dipping knuckle ball that knocked the batsman over. SL: 194/6 in 39.1 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:55:45 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Stats Alert!

Dasun Shanaka out for 16:

· Dismissed for the 2nd time by Chahal this series

· Chahal becomes the 2nd spinner to dismiss him twice in a series after Adil Rashid, who did this in England’s tour of SL in 2018

Jul 20, 2021, 17:53:37 IST

Krunal to Hasaranga: FOUR

Hasaranga is playing the catalyst here, hitting a boundary almost every over. Inside out against Krunal's tossed up delivery and collects a one bounce four.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:50:50 IST

Hasaranga gets a boundary

Good length ball, into the middle stump. It finds the inside edge and beats the keeper for a boundary.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:45:24 IST

Chahal cleans up Dasun Shanaka

WICKET! Chahal strikes again and cleans up Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka to grab his third wicket. SL: 172/5 in 35.2 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 17:39:37 IST

Good over from Krunal Pandya

What an over from Krunal. Five dots and just one single to finish his 6th. Sri Lanka 171/4 after 35 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:35:44 IST

Chahal to Shanaka - FOUR

That's a poor delivery Chahal and he knows it. He gets punished for the same. Shanaka sweeps it easily for a boundary.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:28:36 IST

Pandya back into the attack

Hardik Pandya will bowl after the drinks break. He looked a bit in trouble earlier but now he is up with his 4th over.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:27:22 IST

Drinks Break

A drinks have been taken. Sri Lanka have certainly lost the momentum after a good start. However, they would look to end the things on a decent note with 18 overs to go. SL: 160/4 after 32 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:23:09 IST

Asalanka slams a boundary

Kuldeep to Asalanka - FOUR! A well executed slog sweep to get a boundary through deep mid-wicket

Jul 20, 2021, 17:17:32 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: 144 runs after 30 overs

30 overs gone, Sri Lanka are 144/4 after 30 overs. Charith Asalanka batting on 11, accompanied by Dasun Shanaka (3*).

Jul 20, 2021, 17:11:43 IST

Kuldeep returns to bowl

Kuldeep Yadav is back into the attack. The Chinaman bowler is yet to pick a wicket but has been extremely economical. 6 overs, 28 runs, 4.6 eco.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:07:14 IST

Dhanajaya de Silva out for 32

WICKET! De Silva gets deceived by Deepak Chahar's knuckle ball. Chipped it towards mid-off and captain Shikhar Dhawan takes a great catch. SL: 134/4 after 27.2 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 17:02:50 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Stats Alert

Avishka Fernando out for 50

· Only the 2nd Sri Lankan opener to be dismissed on 50 against India in ODIs. Last was TM Dilshan in 2012 at Hambantota

· This is the 2nd time he has been dismissed on 50 in ODIs. Last was against West Indies at Colombo (SSC) on 22nd Feb 2020.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:55:11 IST

Avishka Fernando departs

Fernando departs right after scoring his 4th ODI fifty. He tries to play the pull but gets a top edge. Krunal Pandya takes an easy catch at midwicket. SL: 124/3 after 24.6 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 16:49:46 IST

Fifty for Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams his 4th ODI fifty. He reaches to the milestone off 70 balls. First half-century by a Sri Lankan in this series

Jul 20, 2021, 16:48:04 IST

Krunal Pandya to Avishka: FOUR

Great shot from Avishka. He moves to 48 with that shot - First boundary after 97 balls.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:41:18 IST

Bhuvneshwar into the attack

Time for some pace as vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes into the attack.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:38:05 IST

100-up for Sri Lanka

100 runs for Sri Lanka on the board after 21 overs. They've been batting at a run rate of around 4 for the last 10 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:35:25 IST

79 balls without a boundary

Sri Lanka haven't scored a boundary for the last 79 balls and their run-rate also goes down below 5. That's alarming for the hosts!

Jul 20, 2021, 16:29:30 IST

Decent start from Krunal

Krunal begins his spell with a good over, conceding just 4 runs in it. SL: 94/2 after 18 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:25:54 IST

Krunal Pandya comes to bowl

Another bowling change for India. Krunal Pandya comes into the attack and replaces Yuzvendra Chahal

Jul 20, 2021, 16:18:21 IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Stats Alert

MinodBhanuka was dismissed for 36.

· The wait for a century partnership for the opening wicket continues.

· The last time there was a century partnership for the opening wicket at Colombo (RPS) was in 2001 between Jayasuriya, and Kaluwitharana. The pair scored 103 in that innings.

· Dismissed for the 2nd time by a spinner this series. Was dismissed by Kuldeep last time.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:13:34 IST

2-in-2 for Chahal, Rajapaksa out for a duck

Gets him on the first ball. Chahal continues to jolt the hosts; his 2nd wicket for the day. Top spin, dipping full outside off that takes a fine edge. Kishan makes no mistake in grabbing that. SL: 77/2 after 13.23 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:10:31 IST

Chahal rocks Sri Lanka

Minod Bhanuka comes down the track and hits a full-toss from the leg-spinner straight to Manish Pandey at short mid-wicket. Sri Lanka: 77/1 afer 13.2 overs

Jul 20, 2021, 16:03:16 IST

Kuldeep Yadav into the attack

India go for a bowling change and Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack. Can he break the opening stand. It would be so joyous if he does. SL: 70/0 after 12 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:00:52 IST

Pandya struggles

After a 7-run over, Hardik Pandya seems struggling a bit. Seems like his back is troubling him again. Hope there's nothing serious.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:51:24 IST

Four extra runs

Short ball from Hardik Pandya and it bounces high and go past Ishan Kishan who jumped high to catch it. Four extra runs in Sri Lanka's account.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:48:12 IST

Good over from Chahal

Just two leg-bye runs and five dots to end the 10th over - brilliant stuff from Yuvendra Chahal. 10 overs gone, SL: 59/0

Jul 20, 2021, 15:42:51 IST

IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Stats Alert!

Worst bowling average vs openers (since 2020)

INDIA: 81

ZIMBABWE: 76.67

SRI LANKA: 51.59

AFGHANISTAN: 48.33

SCOTLAND: 45.67

Jul 20, 2021, 15:37:27 IST

50-run partnership between Fernando and Bhanuka

15th fifty+ stand for the opening wicket for Sri Lanka against India at Colombo. Last was a 91 run stand between Dilshan and Tharanga in 2012. The pair scored 91 in that innings.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:36:31 IST

Chahal to Minod: FOUR!

Stepped out of the crease and clobbers it over the mid-off for a fine boundary. Superb execution from the opener.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:34:41 IST

Yuzi Chahal into the attack

Here comes the spin wizard who drew the first blood in the first ODI. Can Yuzvendra Chahal break the opening pair of Sri Lanka? Let's find out!

Jul 20, 2021, 15:32:53 IST

Pandya starts with a no-ball

Hardik Pandya comes into the attack and begins with a no-ball. More advantage to the hosts as Avishka Fernando slams a boundary off the free-hit ball.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:31:33 IST

Back to back boundaries from Bhanuka

That's some class batting from the Minod Bhanuka. The Lankan opener slams back-to-back boundaries to keep the run rate high. SL: 37/0 after 6 overs.

Jul 20, 2021, 15:23:38 IST

IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Four to end the 5th over

Bhanuka hits a boundary past mid-on to end the over. Another expensive over from India - 9 from it. SL: 28/0 after 5 overs.