Virat Kohli’s side in Durham was captured cheering on for Shikhar Dhawan’s side in Sri Lanka as they won the 2nd ODI to take home the three match Sri Lanka vs India series
No matter what the circumstances, you don’t just write off this Indian team. This is a side laden to the brim with resillinace, fight and character, traits which were well emoted during their series win in Australia.
Although the squad which has travelled to Sri Lanka for the white ball cricket series is differently comprised, the same grit and pluck was evident in Tuesday’s second ODI. Reeling as they chased Sri Lanka’s 276, India found themselves in a quagmire, one they were extremely unlikely to pull out off.
However, this Indian team doesn’t know when to quit and Deepak Chahar had completely different plans on the night. Spoiling the party for Sri Lanka, the Indian fast bowler played one of the finest innings by an Indian in a run chase as he clobbered home an unbeaten half-century to take his side past the finishing line.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI: India Team In Durham Cheers Side In Sri Lanka
It was a sensational win, one which saw India win their second ODI on the bounce and with it take the three match series. Joyous visuals erupted ensuing the triumph on the pitch as the Indian players rushed to rejoice with man of the match, Deepak Chahar.
And it wasn’t just the squad in Sri Lanka which was seen soaking in the moment. The Indian setup which is currently in England for the impending test series was seen living every moment of the ODI as well.
BCCI shared a video which showed Virat Kohli and company avidly watching every moment of the encounter during their ongoing warn up match against County Select XI in Durham. It was a moment to cherish in as the Indian side in Durham cheered the Indian team in Sri Lanka on.
Chahar who snagged two wickets as well on the day in forever remember his match winning heroics as he and Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck a match winning partnership for the side.