All-rounder Riyan Parag made an impactful debut by claiming 3 for 54, but Sri Lanka still managed to set a competitive total of 248 for 7 in the third and final ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, August 7.
Parag, bowling off-breaks, played a key role in restricting Sri Lanka. He denied Avishka Fernando a century, dismissing him for 96. Fernando's innings spanned 102 balls and included nine fours and two sixes. He shared crucial partnerships, adding 89 runs for the first wicket with Pathum Nissanka, who scored 45, and another 82 for the second wicket with Kusal Mendis, who contributed 59.
Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 248/7 (Avishka Fernando 96, Kusal Mendis 59, Riyan Parag 3/54) vs India
