Sri Lanka Wins ODI Series Against India

Sri Lanka achieved a historic 2-0 ODI series victory over India, their first win against India in a bilateral ODI series since 1997, by defeating them by 110 runs in the final match. Avishka Fernando's 96 runs and Dunith Wellalage's five wickets were pivotal in securing this win for Sri Lanka. The series marks India's first ODI assignment since their loss in the ICC World Cup final to Australia in November 2023, raising concerns about their preparation for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer criticized India's limited ODI schedule, noting they have only three matches planned against England before the Champions Trophy. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the need for improvement, stating that the team must focus on addressing weaknesses revealed during the series. Jaffer emphasized that while losses are part of the game, the few opportunities left to prepare for the Champions Trophy are concerning.