3rd ODI: Five-star Bumrah restricts Sri Lanka to 217

August 27, 2017 18:17

SL 217-9 (50 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Pacer Bumrah claimed career-best figures of five for 27 in 10 overs to restrict Sri Lanka to a below-par 217 in their 50 overs.

Bumrah was excellent with the ball as he claimed a couple of early wickets with the new ball before picking up a few more wickets at the end.

Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal also claimed a wicket each as Sri Lanka once again disappointed with the bat.

Comeback man Thirimanne offered the only resistance with the bat for Sri Lanka with a composed innings of 80, while Chandimal played a cautious innings of 36.

Siriwardana scored a few quick runs at the end with a quickfire 29 from 27 balls.

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