India vs Sri Lanka 2017: 5 things India did right to win the 2nd Test

#4 Spinners return to form

Ashwin became the quickest to 300 wickets in Tests

After going wicketless in the last game, the spinners bounced back admirably, taking the onus on themselves even in a four-man bowling attack. The highlight of their performance came on the first day, when they bundled Sri Lanka out even with the pitch not offering much

By the end of the game, Ashwin had become the fastest bowler ever to reach 300 Test wickets, and had accounted for eight of the 20 Lankans wickets. The Lankans, unable to show any positive intent to the spinners, were stuck to the crease and kept committed mistakes.

With the South Africa series round the corner, the duo, who have been sidelined from limited-overs, continue to be a source of headache for the selectors.