Ben Kellaway on bowling spin

The Indian cricket team suffered a 32-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI, falling behind 0-1 in the three-match series. Indian batsmen struggled against Jeffrey Vandersay, who took six wickets, dismissing the top six players and exposing India's weaknesses against spin. Captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need for discussions on their batting strategy during middle overs and the necessity to adapt to local pitches. The Indian team started strong but collapsed from 97 runs to 150 for six, eventually all out for 208. Vandersay's performance is noted as the third-best by a spinner against India in ODIs, highlighting his significant impact on the match. The series continues with a crucial third ODI on August 7, where India must win to level the series.