<p><strong>IND vs SL 3rd ODI: </strong>A historic moment for Sri Lanka as the island country have defeated India in the bilateral ODI series after 27 years! Sri Lanka have defeated India by 110 runs in the third ODI of the India Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024 Bilateral series.</p>



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<p>Sri Lanka have almost taken a revenge of the T20I series whitewash. They dominated India in all aspects throughout the series and this was kind of exactly the opposite of what India did to them in the T20I series. </p>



<p>It is not everyday when you defeat number one ODI side and that too by 2-0 in a bilateral series. This series win is going to be a sweet memory of Sri Lankans for a quite long now. Let's take a look at the match highlight of IND vs SL 3rd ODI:</p>



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<p>Winning three tosses in a row, Sri Lankan skipper <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10934/asalanka">Charith Asalanka</a> again opted to bat first. The home side didn't lose an early wicket this time and this turned out sweet for them. The two openers batted for the first 19.5 overs and added 89 runs. There wasn't much spin on the surface during that period. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/FERNANDO.jpg" alt="IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Historic! Fernando-Mendis-Wellalage Trio Thrived as Sri Lanka defeated India by 110 Runs" class="wp-image-145342"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Fernando and Kushal Mendis (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>after the fall of Pathum Nissanka(45) Kusal Mendis joined and both again weaved an 80+ run partnership. Fernando was caught LBW 4 runs away from the maiden century of the series. Sri Lanka were 183 for 2 down at a stage then the expected collapse of the middle order occurred and the batting side lost 6 wickets for 199 runs. </p>



<p>A late fight by Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis took the team to 248 in 50 overs. India had to chase 249 and as it has been in the series, India got a flying start. Rohit Sharma got his rhythm right from the start but lost his opening partner from the other end. </p>



<p>Sharma struck a quick 35 off 20 balls but fell prey to Wellalage and soon the left-handed wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant ran down the pitch and got stumped out. Virat Kohli got stuck to the crease and got LBW out to Wellalage.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/wellalage.jpg" alt="IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Historic! Fernando-Mendis-Wellalage Trio Thrived as Sri Lanka defeated India by 110 Runs" class="wp-image-145343"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wellalage got Rohit caught (Associate Press)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel also got out of single digit scores. India were 8 down for just 101 runs under 18 overs. The pitch was gripping well and skidding under the lights in the second innings and Sri Lankan spinners utilized all the advantages they had.</p>



<p>Washington Sunder and Kuldeep Yadav showed a tough fight down the order but Theekshana took the wicket of Sunder(30) who was the aggressor from one end. Wellalage got the last wicket very quick and claimed his fifer to win the match and series as well.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/riyan.jpg" alt="IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Historic! Fernando-Mendis-Wellalage Trio Thrived as Sri Lanka defeated India by 110 Runs" class="wp-image-145344"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Riyan Parag misses it totally (Associate Press)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Sri Lanka defeated India in the third ODI by 110 and this was a series win for Sri Lanka since 1997.</p>



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<p><strong>Player of the Match (3rd ODI)</strong>- Avishka Fernando<br><strong>Player of the Series</strong>:- Dunith Wellalage<br><strong>Maximum Sixes </strong>(3rd ODI)- Avishka Fernando</p>



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IND vs SL 3rd ODI: Historic! Fernando-Mendis-Wellalage Trio Thrived as Sri Lanka defeated India by 110 Runs

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/">IPL 2025</a></strong>: The preparation for the 18th edition of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL 2025) is all in full swing. All ten IPL franchises need to decide which players they want to retain and whom they want to release. There will be some players on target for the IPL teams ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.</p>



<p>India recently lost the ODI series against <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a> by a 2-0 margin. It was India's first <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/next-odi-series-for-indian-cricket-team/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/next-odi-series-for-indian-cricket-team/">bilateral ODI series </a>defeat in Sri Lanka since 1997, so it was a historic moment for the hosts. But it might end some of the Sri Lanka players with an IPL contract in the coming auction.</p>



<p>There will be a mega auction, and almost 200 players might be sold. So, some of them can be <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lankan</a> stars as well. Here we will talk about three Sri Lankan stars who did well in the IND vs SL ODIs and can get a contract in the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-captains-who-can-leave-teams/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-captains-who-can-leave-teams/">IPL 2025 auction</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2025: Three Sri Lankan Players who might get an IPL contract because of their performances in the IND vs SL ODIs</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Charith Asalanka</h3>



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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charith_Asalanka" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charith_Asalanka">Charith Asalanka</a> got the captaincy of Sri Lanka after Wanindu Hasaranga. But he lost his first T20I series as a captain but did well in ODIs. Asalanka, who is an established middle order batter, showed his ability with the ball. He bowled 18 overs in three games and took six wickets at an economy rate of 2.86.</p>



<p>He is a smart operator with the ball but is an excellent batter. He is a real combo for any team. The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-teams-who-can-look-for-rishabh-pant/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-teams-who-can-look-for-rishabh-pant/">IPL teams</a> always look for players who can bowl and bat, and Asalanka gives you both options. So he can be a good pick at <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/">IPL 2025 auction</a>.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Jeffrey Vandersay</h3>



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<p>Jeffrey Vandersay was a forced change after Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out after the first game due to an injury. But Vandersay didn't let the team feel his absence. He bowled a magical spell of 6/33 in the second game and broke India's backbone.</p>



<p>He took two wickets in the second game. The leg-spinner took 8 wickets in two matches and was a decent pick for the team, which is looking for an overseas spinner. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ms-dhoni-reveals-retirement-plans/">CSK</a> generally picks Sri Lankan players, and Vandersey can give good bowling options to any team at the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-is-rtm-card-ipl-2025-auction/">IPL 2025</a>.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Dunith Wellalage</h3>



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<p>All genuine all-rounders are always in high demand in auctions. That's what Dunith Wellalage brings to the table. The 22-year-old took seven wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 5.30. He was bowling well and troubled players like Kohli, Rahul, and Iyer, who are good players to spin.</p>



<p>With the bat, he scored 108 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 104.85 with one half-century. He is a pretty good performer and can change the games in both departments. That's where he can be an asset for the teams and can get a deal at the IPL 2025 auction.</p>



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