[Watch] Rohit Sharma gets caught behind after brilliant start in IND vs SL 3rd ODI 

India captain Rohit Sharma was caught behind by wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis off Dunith Wellalage in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. Rohit walked back after another brilliant start in the series, scoring a quickfire 35 runs off 20 balls, laced with one maximum and six boundaries.

The dismissal came in the eighth over of Team India’s run chase. Dunith Wellalage bowled a full-length ball that spun away from the right-hander. Rohit went low for a slog sweep but only managed an outside edge. Mendis showed great reflexes to hold onto the catch after the ball hit the edge of his fingers.

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With the wicket, India were reduced to 53-2 after 7.1 overs. The hosts were delighted with the dismissal as Rohit Sharma slammed 58 (47) and 64 (44) in the first two ODIs, respectively. With 157 runs in three outings, Rohit finished as the leading run-scorer in the three-match series.

The wicket was of significance as the Men in Blue are playing a series decider against Sri Lanka. The Charith Asalanka-led side are eyeing their first series win against India since 1997.

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Sri Lanka set a 249-run target for India in ODI series decider; Rohit Sharma departs early

A clinical batting performance from Asitha Fernando helped Sri Lanka post 248/7 against India in the series decider. Fernando scored 96 runs off 102 balls with the help of two sixes and nine boundaries. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka also chipped in with scores of 59 (82) and 45 (65), respectively. Kamindu Mendis also proved handy, scoring an unbeaten 23 off 19 deliveries that helped the Islanders post a fighting total.

Riyan Parag emerged as the pick of Team India bowlers, returning with figures of 3/54 on his ODI debut. Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav bagged one wicket apiece.

In response, Rohit Sharma and Co. were 72-4 after 11 overs, with Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel at the crease.

The first ODI finished in a tie before Sri Lanka beat the visitors by 32 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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