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10th Straight ODI series win for India vs Sri Lanka as they now turn attention towards the final ODI
KL Rahul has helped India to a famous win as they win by four wickets and seal the ODI series 2-0
KL Rahul gets 50 for and looks all set to lead India to a famous series win
Late twist as Axar Patel falls for 21, India still need 25 runs to win
India need 28 runs to win as they are 188/5 after 38 years. Axar Patel and KL Rahul are doing it for India at the moment.
With a six on Free Hit, India are all but ready to seal the series as they need 35 runs to win
With 55 runs still needed, Hardik Pandya departs after a well-made 36
150 for India and need 66 more to win the match
India are going well with Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul as they near a series win at Eden Gardens
India are closing in for 150 and with Axar Patel to come and are in pole position to seal the series
With less than 100 runs needed, it is 123/4
KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have led the Indian team to 100 and now need 116 more runs to win
The India team is finding it hard to go and are 91/4 after 17 overs
The struggling Indian side is nearing 100 as they try to narrow down the task of chasing
After a well-made 28, Shreyas has been adjourned LBW and has to depart
Shreyas Iyer made sure there is no hesitation in the innings as the score is 86/3
Eden Gardens is silent as Virat Kohli is back in the pavilion on 4
Virat Kohli is off the mark with a four as he looks to steer the innings
The Indian team with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer will look to dominate once again as they bring up 50
Another opener bites the dust as Shubman Gill departs for 21
That was all from the Rohit Sharma show today. He tried to take on Sri Lanka and came out with a very positive intent, but he has been dismissed by Karunaratne. Rohit scored 17 off 21 deliveries. Virat Kohli is in early
Rohit Sharma is at his happy hunting ground, the Eden Gardens. Looks like he has come out to bat with some serious intent. Every time Rohit bats here, there is something special on the cards always
Small totals can always be a tricky one, but Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are taking on the Lankan bowlers. Looks like they are trying to take advantage of the powerplay
It is worth noting that, chasing teams have found it tough to make their mark in ODIs at Eden Gardens, but have to say that the target is worth chasing for India
It's all over for SL as they are bowled out for 215 with Kuldeep Yadav scalping 3 wickets
And it is 9 down for SL as Dunith Wellalage departs 32
Sri Lanka have shown guts today and have brought up 200 on the board
Despite having a struggling day, SL are nearing 200 at the Eden Gardens
The Indian team is now on top again as SL have lost their eighth wicket
For a moment, it looks like Sri Lanka are keeping the wicket flow silent as there are no wickets in the last 15 minutes
As things stand, it is hard to make a case for SL playing the entire 50 overs, Kuldeep and Co are on fire
It is 200 international wickets for Kuldeep Yadav
It is 145/6 and SL are looking for a way back with Wanindu Hasaranga in the middle
Kuldeep Yadav all but looks like is hinting at a permanent place in the Playing XI, in the team and strikes three times!!! What a spell
Dasun Shanaka has to depart and he is not in the form he was in the first ODI
Fernando was the victim of a poor moment as Sri Lanka lose the fourth wicket - But he departs for a well-made 50
It is some innings from Nuwanidu as he brings up his 50
With back-to-back wickets in the match India are back in the contest
Sri Lanka face collapse after a bright start and have lost back-to-back wickets
SL have asked for a DRS but Kuldeep has struck for India
Sri Lanka have reached 100 after an impressive start and needed 16 overs to do so
Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis have put together a 59-run stand now and have steadied the innings for SL.
Sri Lanka currently should be confident as they are top with their performance despite an early setback
Sri Lanka look to break the jinx of ODI Series jinx in India and here is what our experts say -
At the end of the first Powerplay it is 51/1 as Hadik Pandya gets the ball
After 9 overs it is 46/1 for Sri Lanka as they look gain momentum
The visitors are heading towards 50 as they look to recover from the setback
India have drawn the first blood in the contest as Mohammed Siraj makes the breakthrough
Sri Lanka are negotiating their way into the powerplay and have made a good start to the innings
Sri Lanka have made a slow start but still early days in the innings for the visitors
Mohammed Siraj has taken the new ball and will look to bolt the opposition
Sri Lanka have started their innings with Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando.
I was in two minds. Wanted to bat first because of how we played last time, but looking at this ground, I wanted to field. Overall, improvements are as a team, nothing in particular. What we've done in the past is in the past, we need to look ahead and keep doing better.
If India beat Sri Lanka today they will start 2023 with a series win and with ODI World Cup around the corner these are good signs
We are less than 15 minutes away from the start
Teams:
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kusal Mendis(w), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj
Chahal sits out due to a niggle. Kuldeep Yadav comes in for him.
Sri Lanka have won the toss and put India to bowl first.
Hello & Welcome to the live blog of India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI. Having won the 1st game of 91 runs, the Men in Blue would want to continue their winning momentum and seal the series at Eden Gardens.
Can they? Toss at 1 PM. Stay Tuned!
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