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BBC World Service - Stumped, Sri Lanka end 27 year wait for a ODI series victory over India

BBC World Service – Stumped, Sri Lanka end 27 year wait for a ODI series victory over India


It’s the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day International series.

Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0.

It’s the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day series. Alison Mitchell, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell reflect on the series and discuss Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India’s Head Coach beginning in defeat.

The Hundred is ongoing in England with the business end of the tournament fast approaching. Australian cricketer Spencer Johnson who is part of the Oval Invincibles team, joins us on the programme.

We also pay tribute to former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who died aged 55 years old this week.

Image: Sri Lanka’s players pose with the series trophy after winning the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 7, 2024. Spinner Dunith Wellalage took 5-27 as Sri Lanka clinched a first ODI series victory over India in 27 years with a 110-run thrashing of the tourists in the third match on August 7. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)



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