Updated On: 07 August, 2024 09:01 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent
Sri Lanka, who last registered a bi-lateral series triumph over India in the 50-over format in 1997, won the series 2-0 after the opener ended in a tie

Sri Lanka`s Dunith Wellalage celebrates after taking the wicket of India`s captain Rohit Sharma (R) / Pic: AFP
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 IND vs SL 3rd ODI on Wednesday.
Chasing 249 for victory, number one-ranked India suffered a third successive batting collapse in the three-match series to be bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs at Colombo`s R. Premadasa Stadium.