India looking for a hat-trick of wins against Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli – Cricket News Update
India’s vice-captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 has stated that far from becoming complacent following their two consecutive victories over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 5-match ODI series, the Men In Blue are looking to make it a hat-trick of wins, and triumph, once again, in the series final, due to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on August 4.
“If we can win three in a row it will be wonderful for us. Our game is as consistent as it can be,” Kohli said.
The Indian team got off to a promising start at the beginning of the series, claiming a 21-run win over their hosts at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota. Kohli (106) and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779’s 133 went in vain as India emerged triumphant.
The second ODI at the same venue spelled a different fate for the visitors, however, as a complete batting order collapse saw India registering a paltry total of 138, which http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 managed to chase at the expense of just once wicket, with 181 balls remaining.
However, since then, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539 (65*).
The most recent match saw the visitors claiming their second win in a row on July 31. With Sangakkara absent from their ranks owing to a finger fracture, the Lankan batting order put forth insipid performances, with the exception of the top order – Upul Tharanga (51), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RD-Shah-c2298 Ashwin (10-1-46-2), however, did not allow the batsmen to settle in at the crease.
The 252-run chase was easily completed by the tourists, with Kohli (128*) and Raina (58*) proving to be the driving forces behind their team’s performance. Their unbeaten 146-run stand easily got their side up to 255, at the expense of 4 wickets, with 46 deliveries remaining. High on confidence after their successes, Dhoni’s men will be looking to round off their performances with a third and final victory in the last ODI.
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