IND vs SL: Jeffrey Vandersay's 6-wicket haul triggers India's batting collapse; only Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Axar Patel shine

After allowing Sri Lanka to post 240 runs on the board, India got off to a solid start in their chase during the 2nd ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the charge with a brisk 64 off 44 balls, while his partner Shubman Gill contributed 35 off 44. However, following the departure of these two, the Men in Blue experienced a significant batting collapse, largely due to Jeffrey Vandersay's exceptional bowling.

With this, the host nation went on to win by 32 runs as India was bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs. Sri Lanka now has a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series, with the first game ending in a tie.

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Vandersay dismissed both Indian openers and also took the wickets of Virat Kohli (14 off 19), Shivam Dube (0 off 4), Shreyas Iyer (7 off 9), and KL Rahul (0 off 2). Apart from the openers, only Axar Patel managed to contribute significantly, scoring 44 off 44 as he tried to stabilize the innings alongside Washington Sundar (15 off 40). Vandersay and Charith Asalanka, who took 3 wickets, were the primary bowlers causing damage to the visitors.

Earlier, after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat, Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball. Avishka Fernando (40 off 62), Kusal Mendis (30 off 42), Sadeera Samarawickrama (14 off 31), Asalanka (25 off 42), Janith Liyanage (12 off 29), Dunith Wellalage (39 off 35), Kamindu Mendis (40 off 44), and Akila Dananjaya (15 off 13) all contributed to the total. 

Washington Sundar starred with figures of 3 for 30, while Kuldeep Yadav also took two wickets, finishing with 2 for 33.

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This match marks the 150th ODI at the Colombo R. Premadasa Stadium, making it the fifth venue to host this many ODIs, following Sharjah (249), Harare Sports Club (182), Sydney Cricket Ground (161), and Melbourne Cricket Ground (151).

Teams:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

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