India’s forte of dominating spin turned into a huge weakness as their batters succumbed to the relentless pressure applied by Sri Lanka spinners throughout the course of the recently concluded three-match ODI series. India’s batters showcased an underwhelming performance in the decider (third ODI) at the R Premadasa Stadium and it helped the hosts clinch the series 2-0.
India’s forte of playing spin turned into a massive weakness and cost them the three-match ODI series as their batters succumbed to the Lankan spinners and failed to put up a fight.
The Men in Blue lost 27 wickets against the Lankan spinners – the most wickets lost by any team against spinners in a bilateral ODI series comprising three matches at least.
Slow left-arm orthodox bowler Dunith Wellalage claimed figures of 5/27 in the third ODI and broke the back of India’s batting line-up. Wellalage also became the first spinner to claim two five-fors in ODIs against India. His first five-wicket haul had come in the Asia Cup in 2023.
