March 29, 2024

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Indian Team Takes Series Lead with Imposing Win in Galle

Indian Team Takes Series Lead with Imposing Win in Galle

By: Tarish Bhatt

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Saving the game was always going to be tough for Sri Lanka. They, however, were expected to give a fight, and take the game to the final day. This didn’t happen, as the Indians registered an imposing 304-run win in Galle.

Moreover, the way some of the Sri Lankan batsmen played was nothing less than shocking. They threw their wickets, and never looked like taking the game to the final day. And, the hosts eventually lost the game inside four days.

“We need to improve in all three departments,” Rangana Herath said. “Toss played a major role in this game. All credit to India, they outplayed us. we want to improve with the batting, bowling and fielding.”

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Sri Lanka did get useful contributions from Dimuth Karunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella. But, they needed someone to hold the innings together. Once the Lankans lost these two it was game over for them.

The Indian bowlers came to the party and ran through the innings. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin picked three wickets each. Earlier, Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav had rattled the innings.

“All bases covered nicely. Everyone turned up,” Virat Kohli pointed out. “The surface didn’t offer much, that’s why the win is special. Persistent pressure for longer periods always pays off and that’s something I believe in.”

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