India won the 10th consecutive ODI series against Sri Lanka

Rahul’s decisive innings helped him win the second game by four wickets.

The first ODI series of the World Cup year was won by India. In the 3-match home series, he has a secure 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka. The second game was won by India by four wickets. The first ODI of the series was won by Team India with a score of 67. On January 15, the third and final game will take place in Thiruvananthapuram.

In the tenth straight ODI series, the team triumphed over Sri Lanka. In the previous 26 years, the Indian team has not suffered an ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. His most recent loss came in 1997.

India won the 10th consecutive ODI series

At the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, the Sri Lankan team decided to bat first and was dismissed for 215 runs in 39.4 overs. In his first game, Nuanidu Fernando (age 50) batted for fifty innings. Vanindu Hasaranga scored 21 runs, and Kusal Mendis scored 34 runs. Just two runs could be scored by captain Dasun Shanaka. Kuldeep Yadav, an Indian spinner, and Mohammad Siraj, a fast bowler, each claimed three wickets. Umran Malik, a pitcher, had success.

Team India responded by scoring the necessary runs for 6 wickets in 43.2 overs. KL Rahul scored 64 runs in the game-winning inning. Hardik Pandya, the vice-captain, scored 36 runs. 75 runs on 119 balls were scored as a partnership for the fifth wicket between the two. The Indian team had previously lost 4 wickets for a total of 86 runs. After scoring 28 runs, the captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer were all out.

Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne of Sri Lanka each took 2-2 wickets. While Dhananjay de Silva and Kasun Rajitha each had one success,

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hero of the win

KL Rahul: The wicketkeeper-batsman Rahul managed the innings until the end of the game despite losing 3 wickets for 62 runs in the powerplay. He first partnered for 75 runs with Shreyas Iyer, then with Hardik Pandya. Rahul’s 64-run innings helped the team win by four wickets after Pandya was dismissed.

Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep was responsible for ending Sri Lanka’s formidable first-wicket partnership. He picked off Charith Aslanka, Dasun Shanaka, and Kusal Mendis, all of whom were crucial wickets. Kuldeep completed his spell with a 3 for 51 total in 10 overs.

Mohammed Siraj: During the powerplay, Siraj gave Sri Lanka a boost. Then, in the final over, they arrived, took two wickets, and stopped the Sri Lankan team from making a significant run. He completed his spell with a 3 for 30 in 5.4 overs statistic.

Pandya-Rahul handled

The Indian innings were managed by Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. Between the two, a 75-run partnership in 119 balls was made for the fifth wicket. Four wickets had been lost by Team India at one point, costing 86 runs. Pandya-Rahul raised Team India’s score to 160 in such a circumstance.

Nuanidu Fernando’s half-century in debut match

The first international half-century was scored by Nuanidu Fernando in his debut game. In 63 balls, he reached his half-century. In his innings, he hit six fours.

Kuldeep gets a chance in place of Chahal

India changed its starting lineup for this game because Yuzvendra Chahal, a leg-spinner, was not fully healthy. In his place, Kuldeep Yadav was given a chance.

Playing 11 of both the teams

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav.
Sri Lanka: Nuanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Aslanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Vanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Velage, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara.