Amidst a fantastic show in all three departments throughout the second ODI of the three-match bilateral sequence, Sri Lanka got here all weapons blazing, defending a difficult complete.
A surprising efficiency by Sri Lankan leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay derailed India‘s chase, resulting in a 32-run win on the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. The hosts posted a combating complete of 240, nevertheless it was Vandersay’s distinctive spell that turned the match on its head, claiming six wickets to dismantle the Indian batting lineup.
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India’s innings started promisingly with a 97-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Nonetheless, the introduction of spin modified the complexion of the sport, as Vandersay ran via the center order, leaving India reeling at 150/6. Axar Patel supplied some resistance with a invaluable contribution, nevertheless it was not sufficient to forestall India from falling in need of the goal.
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Rohit Sharma takes accountability for the defeat
Indian captain Rohit acknowledged the group’s shortcomings within the post-match presentation as India misplaced the final six wickets for 50 runs.
“Whenever you lose a recreation, every thing hurts. It’s not nearly these 10 overs. It’s a must to play constant cricket and we failed to do this. Little disillusioned however these items occur,” he stated.
The 37-year-old additionally expressed his dissatisfaction with the group’s efficiency, significantly within the center overs.
“We weren’t adequate. Don’t need to look an excessive amount of into how we performed. However there’ll be talks about our batting within the center overs,” Rohit added.
Regardless of the setback, Rohit emphasised his dedication to his aggressive method. He defended his choice to advertise himself to open the batting, stating that it allowed him to take dangers and rating shortly.
“The rationale I obtained 65 is due to the way in which I batted. When I’m batting like that, there are plenty of dangers taken. In case you don’t cross the road, you all the time really feel disillusioned. However I don’t need to compromise on my intent. We perceive the character of this floor. It will get actually powerful within the center overs. It’s a must to attempt to get as many as attainable within the powerplay,” the skipper defined.
Rohit additionally mentioned the group’s batting technique, acknowledging that the left-right mixture was meant to facilitate simpler strike rotation. Nonetheless, he credited Vandersay for his distinctive bowling efficiency.
“You bought to adapt to what’s in entrance of you. With left-right (mixture of batters), we felt it’ll be simpler to rotate strike. However credit score to Jeffrey, he obtained six wickets,” he stated.
The Indian skipper remained resolute in his method regardless of the loss, insisting that his mindset wouldn’t change.
“There is not going to be any change in my method regardless of the setback on this match,” Rohit declared.
India will now look to bounce again within the third and ultimate ODI to keep away from a sequence defeat.
