August 3, 2024 2:53 PM

Sri Lanka’s Asalanka strikes as ODI v India ends in tie

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka took three wickets, including two in two deliveries in the 48th over, as the opening one-day international of their three-match series against India ended in a dramatic tie in Colombo on Friday. Needing 231 for victory after Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage hit an unbeaten 67 and Pathum Nissanka made 56 on a slow turner at R Premadasa Stadium, India looked on course despite wobbles in their chase but failed to cross the line. The tourists were in a spot of bother...