Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay was a surprise addition to the team but proved to be a game-changer as he took career-best figures of 6-33 and triggered a dramatic batting collapse for India. The Indian team was bowled out for 208 in their chase of 241, giving Sri Lanka a 32-run win in the second one-day international match. Skipper Charith Asalanka also played a crucial role, taking three wickets and helping Sri Lanka take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong start from India's Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Vandersay's six-wicket haul proved to be the difference in the match as he dismantled India's top order.
The Sri Lankan cricket team delivered an impressive performance in the 2nd ODI against India, with leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay taking six wickets to secure a 32-run victory for his team. Despite a strong start from India's opening pair Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, Vandersay's spell brought back memories of Ajantha Mendis' six-for in the 2010 Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka's Charith Aslanka was also instrumental in the win, both with the bat and ball, helping his team take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India due to a left hamstring injury. With a thrilling tie in the first match, the two teams will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday at R Premadasa Stadium. Jeffrey Vandersay has been named as Hasaranga's replacement in the squad. This injury adds to Sri Lanka's already depleted bowling attack.
In the third and final one-day international between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and chose to bat first. Both teams made changes to their starting lineups, with Sri Lanka introducing Shevon Daniel for his debut and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for Jeffrey Vandersay, while Zimbabwe brought in Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Wellington Masakadza, and Luke Jongwe. Sri Lanka currently leads the three-game series 1-0, with the first match being abandoned due to rain.