Team India led by Rohit Sharma had to face defeat by 32 runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday night, August 4. After the first match was tied, India is now trailing 0-1 in the series. Sri Lanka batted first in the second ODI played at R. Premadasa Stadium and put 240 runs on the board. While chasing this score, the entire Indian team collapsed at 208 runs. Except captain Rohit Sharma, no batsman could make an impact. There was a time when Team India’s score was 97 runs without the loss of any wicket, but as soon as Hitman was out, the entire team collapsed within 111 runs. Let’s know about the reasons for Team India’s defeat-
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India again failed to contain Sri Lanka’s tail-enders
Like the first ODI, this time too Rohit Sharma and brigade sent half of Sri Lanka’s team back to the pavilion early, but the Indian bowlers were unable to get the tail-enders out. Sri Lanka, who won the toss and elected to bat first, were at one stage at 136 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. India had a chance to restrict the hosts to under 200, but then Dunith Wellalage (39) shared a 72-run partnership with Kamindu Mendis (40) and Sri Lanka crossed the 200-run mark.
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Team India collapsed from 97/0 to 208
Captain Rohit Sharma once again gave a great start to Team India chasing this score. He played a brilliant innings of 64 runs with the help of 5 fours and 4 towering sixes in 44 balls. But as soon as his wicket fell, the whole team fell apart. Something similar was seen in the first ODI as well. In the first ODI, the opening partnership was of 75 runs and the whole team was all out for 230 runs. India lost 10 wickets within 155 runs during that time. In the second ODI, the opening partnership was of 97 runs and the whole team was all out for 208 runs. This time India lost its 10 wickets within 111 runs.
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Virat Kohli-KL Rahul, no one took responsibility
Apart from Rohit Sharma, no Indian batsman is seen taking responsibility. Shubman Gill also stays at the crease as long as Rohit Sharma is attacking from the other end. As soon as Rohit is out, Gill also returns to the pavilion. After this, neither Virat Kohli nor senior players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are taking the responsibility of making the team win. Apart from Virat Kohli (14), the other two batsmen could not even touch the double-digit mark.
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Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir’s move proved costly for Team India
Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir’s move of trying a left-handed batsman at number 4 seems to be backfiring on Team India. In the first ODI, India sent Washington Sundar at number 4, while Shivam Dubey got a chance in the second ODI… but India was disappointed both times. Due to this experiment, neither Shreyas Iyer is able to play at number 4 position nor KL Rahul at number 5. In the second ODI, both of them got a chance to bat even lower because Axar Patel came at number 5. Although Axar Patel did play an innings of 44 runs, but due to him coming up, batsmen like Iyer and Rahul could not find their rhythm.
If the team management wants to play a lefty at number 4, then they can give Rishabh Pant a chance in the playing XI.
