Sri Lanka Wins Historic ODI Series Over India

Sri Lanka secured a historic 2-0 ODI series win over India, their first such victory in 27 years, leveraging spin-friendly conditions at home. Key performances included Avishka Fernando's 96 runs and Dunith Wellalage's 5-wicket haul in the final match, where Sri Lanka set a target of 249 and bowled India out for 138. Indian captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the need for a 'horses-for-courses' policy and more clarity in approach to handle spin better. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed concerns over India's limited ODI schedule ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Despite India's strong start under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the series revealed significant gaps in their preparedness for spin-heavy conditions.