Sunday, February 1, 2009

Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Result | India won by 15 Runs, Lead by 2-0


Ind vs SL 2nd ODI Result | India won by 15 Runs, Lead by 2-0

India won the second ODI in a thrilling encounter by just 15 runs against Sri Lanka on Saturday, 31st January, 2009 at Colombo under lights. India now leading the 5 match series by 2-0.

Indian captain won 7th continuous toss against Sri Lanka and elected to bat first, gota flying start as they reached 62 runs in 9 overs thanks to Sehwag and Gambhir. Yuraj and Raina added the momentum but they calloapsed in last overs to manage only 256/9 in 50 overs around 30 to 4o runs short.

In reply Sri Lanka reduced to 36/3 but 100 run partnership between Jayawardhane and Kandamby put back in contest, scored 52 and 93 not out but unable to finish the match and short by 15 runs. Ishanth took 4 crucialwickets.

Match Summary:

India - 256/9 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka - 241 all out in 49.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 15 runs.

Man of The Match -Ishanth Sharma (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 2-0.

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