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2nd ODI: Washington Takes Three As Wellalage & Kamindu Carry Sri Lanka To 240/9
Sri Lanka: For the second time in as many matches, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis rescued Sri Lanka’s innings with an inspiring lower-order fightback, as the hosts’ made a competitive 240/9 in the second ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Sri Lanka found themselves in trouble at 136/6 in 34.5 overs, despite a 74-run stand between Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis, before Wellalage (39) and Kamindu (40) were impressive in a superb 72-run stand off 68 balls for the seventh wicket.
The duo’s efforts meant Sri Lanka made a fighting total, especially with 79 runs coming off the last ten overs. Moreover, Kamindu’s inclusion in place of fast-bowler Mohamed Shiraz proving to be a useful move. For India, Washington Sundar starred with 3-30, while Kuldeep Yadav (2-33) and Axar Patel (1-38) shared three wickets between themselves.
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