• Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene showered praises on Sri Lanka's historic win over India.

  • Sri Lanka thumped India in an ODI series after 27 years.

Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene reacts to Sri Lanka’s historic ODI series win over India
Sangakkara, Jayawardene reacts to Sri Lanka's historic win over India (PC: X)

Sri Lanka’s historic ODI series victory over India has drawn enthusiastic reactions from cricketing legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. The series concluded with Sri Lanka winning two out of three matches, including a decisive 110-run victory in the final ODI, marking a significant achievement for the home team.

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene’s praise for the Sri Lankan team

Sangakkara, a former captain and one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated batter, expressed his pride in the team’s performance. He highlighted the resilience and determination shown by the players throughout the series. Sangakkara noted, “A great series win after 27 years. Well played @OfficialSLC.”

Jayawardene, another stalwart of Sri Lankan cricket, echoed Sangakkara’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of this series win in the context of Sri Lankan cricket’s resurgence. “Congratulations @OfficialSLC on a fantastic series win against a very strong indian outfit.. let’s build on the positives,” Jayawardene remarked.

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Key performances for Sri Lanka

In the series, Sri Lanka’s batting was spearheaded by Avishka Fernando, who scored a brilliant 96 runs in the third and last ODI, contributing significantly to the team’s total of 248 runs. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka also played pivotal roles in the batting lineup. The bowlers, particularly Dunith Wellalage, who took 5 wickets in the final match, were instrumental in dismantling the Indian batting order, which collapsed for just 138 runs.

The reactions from Sangakkara and Jayawardene reflect a deep sense of pride and optimism for the future of Sri Lankan cricket following their historic ODI series win over India. As the team looks to build on this success, the insights from these cricketing legends serve as a reminder of the rich legacy of Sri Lankan cricket and the potential for a bright future ahead. The series victory not only boosts the morale of the current players but also reignites the passion of fans across the nation.

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