Mumbai — Opener Rohit Sharma smashed his third one-day international double century to set up India’s 141-run win against Sri Lanka in the second match of the series at Mohali on Wednesday. Leading the hosts in the absence of rested skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit laid waste to the Sri Lankan bowling with an unbeaten 208 off 153 deliveries to help India post 392/4 in their 50 overs. India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal then took 3/60 as the hosts restricted Sri Lanka to 251/8 in their 50 overs to square the three-match series at 1-1. Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews remained unbeaten after a dogged 111 for his second ODI century but the touring side never had a realistic chance in their steep chase. Sri Lanka, who lost the three-Test series 1-0 against India, had been hoping for a repeat of their series opener in Dharamsala on Sunday, when India were bundled out for 112 in a solid seven-wicket defeat. With India slumping to 29/7 in their previous game while batting first, Sri Lanka ...
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