'A bit of history': Kohli and Co script first Test series win on Sri Lankan soil in 22 years
A delighted Indian Test captain Virat Kohli termed his team’s 2-1 series win as a “magnificent milestone” as they now became a a “part of history” today. Here are photos from the final match.
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The Indian team celebrates their 2-1 Test series win over Sri Lanka — their first in the island nation’s backyard in 22 years. AP
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After setting a daunting victory target of 386, India managed to dismiss the Sri Lankans for 268 on a wicket which slowed down considerably to wrap up the series 2-1, their first overseas series victory since June, 2011 against the West Indies. Reuters
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The last time an Indian team won a series in Sri Lanka was way back in 1993 under Mohammed Azharuddin’s leadership when they sealed the series with 1-0 scoreline. Reuters
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Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews celebrates his century during the final day. He and Kusal Perera put on a resolute 135-run partnership for the sixth wicket, the second-highest stand in the fourth innings in Sri Lanka’s Test history. Reuters
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Off-spinner R Ashwin was the pick of the Indian bowlers with four for 69 while paceman Ishant Sharma scalped three for 32. Umesh Yadav chipped in with two for 65. Reuters
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It was new captain Virat Kohli’s first series win ever since he took over reins of the team from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Reuters
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A delighted Indian Test captain Virat Kohli termed his team’s 2-1 series win as a “magnificent milestone” as they now became a a “part of history” today. Reuters
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