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India are currently on a tour of Sri Lanka. With a T20I series victory the visitors were prominently favourites to clinch the ODIs series as well. But the hosts made it difficult for the Men💦 in Blue in the 50-over format by giving them tough fight in the first two games.
Summary of the ODI series so-far
Following the second ODI against Sri Lanka, India finds themselves trailing 0-1 in the three-match series. The second match took place at the R. Premadasa ♏Stadium in ꦏColombo on Sunday. Despite a solid start in their run chase, India were defeated by Sri Lanka by 32 runs, putting the visitors in a more precarious position than after the first ODI, which ended in a dramatic tie.
The first match between the two teams was a nail-biter too, concluding in a dramatic draw. Wit🐟h only one game remaining in the series, the outcome is crucial. The final clash will determine whether Sri Lanka secure a series win or India manages to level the series.
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Final showdown in Colombo
The final match of the ongoing ODI series is schedule♔d to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. Both teams will be eager to conclude the series on a high note. The Sri Lankan side will be looking to secure a victory and claim the series, while the Indian team aims to secure their first ODI win under the new head coach.
One notable ODI that ended in a Super Over was the 2019 World Cup final, where England emerged victorious on a boundary countback after both the main match and the Super Over ended in a tie. This isn’t the only instance in an ODI wဣhere a Super Over was played.
In 2020, a Super Over determined the outcome of an ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, with Zimbabwe clinching the win. Additionally, the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier featured a Super Over between West Indies and the Netherlands.
India were also in the same situation in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, where the result could have been generated through a Super over. Similarly, if India win the third match, the series would typically end in a draw. However, this time, Super over rule comes into play: if the series is tied, it will be decided by a Super Over, marking the first instance of such a decider in a bilateral series. This new rule has hei⭕ghtened the anticipation and excitement for the final match, adding an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a thrilling conclusion.
