third ODI: England tour was robust for us, says Sri Lanka captain Kusal Perera after rain washes out sequence finale

Sri Lanka tour of England: Captain Kusal Perera conceded that the guests’ efforts weren’t sufficient towards world champions after they misplaced the ODI sequence 2-0. Sri Lanka managed solely 166 within the sequence finale on Sunday however rain washed out the sport in Bristol. Sri Lanka misplaced 5 out of the 6 matches on their tour of England (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSSri Lanka misplaced 5 out of 6 recreation on the tour of EnglandSri Lanka had been bundled out for 166 within the sequence finale earlier than rain washed out the matchEoin Morgan lauded England’s ruthlessness towards Sri Lanka within the white-ball sequenceSri Lanka captain Kusal Perera conceded that the guests performed effectively in patches however it was not sufficient on a ‘tough’ tour of England. Sri Lanka had been clear swept within the T20I sequence 0-3 and misplaced the ODI sequence 2-0 after the ultimate ODI on Sunday in Bristol was deserted as a consequence of rain.

Sri Lanka had been bundled out for 166 after Tom Curran picked up his career-best figures of 4/35 within the third ODI. England seemed heading in the right direction to finish one other profitable run chase and make it 6-0 however the rain gods performed spoilsport.England vs Sri Lanka, third ODI: HighlightsSri Lanka had been comfortably outclassed in all the opposite 5 matches. The guests, who’re coping with contract points, misplaced as many as 3 gamers as a consequence of a breach of quarantine protocols. Vice-captain Kusal Mendis, wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka had been despatched residence after the ODI sequence.“It was a tough tour for us. We performed well in patches but it wasn’t enough. We need to concentrate on our batting. The boys have to trust their ability and need to express themselves and that’s the only way to move forward. There are a lot of positives for us but we need to be consistent,” Kusal Perera mentioned.England did not take issues as a right: MorganEngland captain Eoin Morgan lauded the ruthlessness on show, saying: “We were dominant today, and we are delighted as we were ruthless. That has been the trend in the T20Is and ODIs, the guys haven’t taken things for granted. The guys were willing to show character and fight.”Sri Lanka as soon as once more did not make a stable begin with the bat as captain Kusal Perera and fellow opener Avishka Fernando had been eliminated by the new-ball assault of Chris Woakes and David Willey within the opening six overs.Pathum Nissanka’s stint on the crease was additionally short-lived as he was caught behind off Willey, whereas Dhananjaya de Silva clipped a Woakes bouncer straight to deep fine-leg.The vacationers had been tottering at 50-4 when Tom was introduced into the assault and he wasted little time to take away Oshada Fernando for his first ODI wicket since March.Wanindu Hasaranga was subsequent to play a rash shot, holing out to a brief ball for the third time within the sequence to offer Tom his second wicket.All-rounder Dasun Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne adopted a cautious strategy so as to add 29 runs for the seventh wicket, earlier than Tom returned together with his bag of methods in overcast situations. Shanaka was unbeaten on 48 however ran out of companions as Asitha Fernando was run out by Sam Billings within the forty second over earlier than rain got here down.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.