Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs in the second ODI of the series, taking a 1-0 lead. Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 240 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 50 overs. In response, India was bowled out for 208 runs in 42.2 overs. Sri Lanka’s Jeffrey Vandersay was the standout performer, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs.
India’s innings began positively but faltered as key wickets fell. Rohit Sharma played aggressively, but was unable to stabilize the innings. Shubman Gill top-scored for India with an unbeaten 35 off 44 balls. Axar Patel also contributed with 44 runs off 44 balls, including four fours and two sixes. However, the rest of the Indian lineup struggled.
Key performances for Sri Lanka included Avishka Fernando (40 off 62 balls), Kusal Mendis (30 off 42 balls with 3 fours), Dunit Vellalage (39 off 35 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes), and Kamindu Mendis (40 off 44 balls).
For India, Washington Sundar took 3 wickets, Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2, and Siraj and Axar Patel each took 1 wicket. The third ODI, crucial for leveling the series, is set for August 7.