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India Vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Rohit Sharma's side will look to whitewash Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.
India will face Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the series on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvanthapuram. This will be the second ODI to be hosted at the stadium, with India having previously triumphed over West Indies there in 2018. The last international match held at the stadium was a T20I between India and South Africa in September of last year. Although the series has already been decided, this match will still be an enthralling opportunity for fans to witness international cricket at the Greenfield International Stadium.
With India having already secured the series with a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series, the Men in Blue will be aiming to complete a clean sweep on Sunday with a stellar performance. They have been in top form throughout the series, and a win on Sunday would be a fitting end to a series that has seen India dominate from start to finish.
In the second ODI, India demonstrated their superiority with a commanding victory, and they will be aiming to replicate that success in the finale.
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Team India secured a thrilling two-wicket victory in a nail-biting finish. After winning the toss, the Sri Lankan batting order was quickly dismantled by the impressive bowling of Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Umar Malik. India's batting didn't get off to the best start either, with top-order batters being sent back to the pavilion early on.
However, a crucial 75-run partnership between KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya for the fifth wicket secured the win for team India. Rahul finished the game with an unbeaten 64 as India won by two wickets with 40 balls to spare.
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Rohit Sharma | India captain: It was a great series for us. Lots of positives. We bowled well, got wickets when we needed and the batters throughout the series piling on the runs was good to watch. Good to see how he (Siraj) was bowling and he deserved all those slips. He is a rare talent, the way he has come up over the last few years is good to see. He has come from strength to strength and that's really good for Indian cricket. We tried all sort of things (to get his fifer) but it didn't happen unfortunately. But the four wickets are all his and fifers will come. He has a few tricks up his sleeves which he is working on and it's there to see. We'll get to the drawing board quickly (for the next series) and see how the pitch is, then decide how the combinations will be. They (NZ) are coming off a series win in Pakistan, so it won't be an easy task at all.
Virat Kohli | Player of the Match | Player of the Series: I have no idea (about the MoS awards he has won). For me, it's just a byproduct of the intent I have, mindset that I play with. Mindset is always to help the team win, bat for as long as possible and if you do that, you end up making a difference. I have always played for the right reasons, help the team as much as possible. It is just intent, playing for the right reasons. Ever since I came back from the long break, I have been feeling good. I don't have that desperation to get to a milestone. I am just enjoying my batting, being in a space where I can relax. Today as well, I was just happy to be out there batting. I am in a nice space right now and want this to continue.
!#TeamIndia register a comprehensive victory by runs and seal the @mastercardindia #INDvSL ODI series
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
Scorecard https://t.co/q4nA9Ff9Q2……… pic.twitter.com/FYpWkPLPJA
And that is a spectacular run out from Siraj! Chamika Karunaratne was completely taken by surprise. Siraj delivered a perfect throw to knock the stumps out of the ground. Sri Lanka have now lost their sixth wicket!
Sri Lanka 40/6 (12)
Mohammad Siraj- 6-0-18-4
Kuldeep yadav- 1-1-1-0
Fourth wicket falls inside the powerplay!@MdShami11 enters the wicket-taking party while @mdsirajofficial has his third scalp!
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
Sri Lanka 34/4 after 8 overs.
Follow the match https://t.co/q4nA9Ff9Q2… #TeamIndia | #INDvSL | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/TGuEmtDNv1
It has been an incredible start for India! Siraj made a remarkable breakthrough, and Gill's stunning diving catch to dismiss Fernando was the icing on the cake. This momentous feat has set the tone for the rest of the match and has given India a great chance to come out on top.
Sri Lanka 7/1 (2)
Boundary to end the over. Full and wide outside off and Kohli squirts it to the backward point boundary. Kohli remains not out on 166 (110)
India 390/5 (50)
Virat Kohli- 166(110)
Axar Patel- 2(2)
Innings Break!
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
A stupendous knock of 166* from @imVkohli & a fine 116 by @ShubmanGill guides #TeamIndia to a formidable total of 390/5.
Scorecard - https://t.co/muZgJH3f0i #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/aGHQU7PQVw
India have just completed another successful over, with KL Rahul smashing a boundary to make it a 21-run over. This is a huge boost for the Indian side, as they look to build a formidable total and secure a victory.
India 357/3 (47)
Virat Kohli- 142(100)
KL Rahul- 6(4)
Last Wicket- Shreyas Iyer- 38(32)
Virat Kohli strikes again! He has just scored his third century in the last four innings, bringing his ODI hundred tally to an impressive 46. Despite the muted celebrations, it is clear that the 'King Kohli' is back in full force!
India 313/2 (44)
Virat Kohli- 108(89)
Shreyas Iyer- 36(29)
Last Wicket- Shubhman Gill- 116(97)
An ugly collision occurred at the square-leg boundary between Vandersay and Bandara, resulting in the latter being stretchered off the field. The impact of the collision was so severe that medical personnel had to be called in to assess the situation.
India 303/2
India brought up 250 in just 37 overs, with 13 overs still left and KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav yet to bat. How many runs can India score in the remaining overs?
India 250/2 (37)
Virat Kohli- 73(68)
Shreyas Iyer- 9(8)
Last Wicket- Shubhman Gill- 116(97)
.@imVkohli's love affair with Jan 15:
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 15, 2023
Jan 15, 2017 - 122(102) vs Eng (ODI)
Jan 15, 2018 - 153(217) vs SA (Test)
Jan 15, 2019 - 104(112) vs Aus (ODI)
Another today?
Tune-in to the Final Mastercard #INDvSL ODI, LIVE on Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar.#BelieveInBlue pic.twitter.com/367f5AZeIZ
Fifty! Shubman Gill has achieved his sixth ODI half-century in spectacular fashion, cementing his place as one of the most promising young batsmen in the game.
FIFTY!@ShubmanGill brings up his 6th ODI half-century off 52 deliveries.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
Live - https://t.co/q4nA9Ff9Q2 #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/lMcJ1G51cz
India 118/1 (19)
Shubhman Gill- 50(52)
Virat Kohli 18(13)
Last Wicket- Rohit Sharma 42(49)
After a couple of quiet overs, Rohit Sharma attempted to break the shackles by going for a flick, but the pick-up shot on the on-side went straight to the man stationed at deep square-leg.
India 100/1 (16)
Shubhman Gill- 45(44)
Virat Kohli 5(3)
Last Wicket- Rohit Sharma 42(49)
Kumar to Gill, FOUR! A majestic drive over the backward point gets Gill off to a flying start in this match. Rohit and Shubman Gill are taking their time and looking to lay the foundations for a successful innings for India.
India 11/0 (4)
Rohit Sharma- 2(11)
Shubhman Gill- 5(13)
Rajitha picks up where the other batsman left off, punching a length delivery for a single to get off the mark. Rohit then passes the baton to Gill, who sees off the last four deliveries with ease. India remains unscathed, with five runs on the board after three overs.
India 5/0 (3)
Kusan Rajitha begins with a short-length delivery, which swings away as Rohit leaves it. Rajitha is getting some early movement in the air, but nothing of note happens in the first over as Rohit plays a maiden.
India 0/0 (1)
Rohit Sharma: We will bat first. Looks a good pitch, try to make the most of it. Still a lot of areas we can keep improving, today gives up a chance to perfect those. We want to play close to a perfect game, we'll never be the perfect game. Hardik and Umran are rested, Washington and Suryakumar are in.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Dasun Shanaka: Environment here feels very similar to Sri Lanka. We have been good at the start but batsmen haven't been able to capitalize after that, that's something we have to improve on. Two changes - Ashen Bandara is in for DDS, and Jeffrey Vandersay in for Dunith Wellalage.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Ashen Bandara, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara
Team India's star players Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Shreyas Iyer paid a visit to the renowned Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple on Saturday. The players were seen taking in the spiritual atmosphere of the temple, and were welcomed by the locals with open arms. It was a memorable experience for the players, who were able to take a break from their hectic schedules and enjoy the beauty of the temple.
Indian cricketer visited temple in Thiruvananthapuram #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/3CJW5X695z
— Pradeep Kumar (@pradeepkkuldeep) January 14, 2023
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik.
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara.
With the series in the bag, India remains undefeated in 11 consecutive ODI series against Sri Lanka on home soil. The best Sri Lanka could manage was a 1-1 draw in a three-match series back in 1997. Since then, India has dominated the rivalry, winning all 10 ODI series against the Lankans on their own turf.
With the series in the bag, India can look to making some changes. However, considering it is a World Cup year, the management may also want its core to gain as much game time as possible. Kuldeep Yadav stepped in for the injured Yuzvendra Chahal in the last game and delivered an impressive performance with three wickets for 51 runs. Will he be given another opportunity today if Chahal is fit?
Optional training done
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2023
Ready for the series finale #TeamIndia | #INDvSL | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/L4MuCcKp8A
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Kusal Mendis (vice-captain & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Third One Day International between India and Sri Lanka, taking place at Greenfield international stadium in Thiruvanthapuram. The match is set to begin at 1:30 pm, with the toss taking place at 1:00 pm. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and action from the match!
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