[Watch] Kusal Mendis throws his helmet in frustration after lbw decision against Virat Kohli is overturned in 2nd IND vs SL ODI
Sri Lankan players were visibly upset after a leg before decision against Virat Kohli was overturned by the third umpire in the second ODI against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, August 4. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis threw his helmet on the ground in disgust, while Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka was seen having a 'chat' with the on-field umpire.
Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs in the second ODI in Colombo on Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, the hosts put up 240-9 as Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis scored 40 each, while Dunith Wellalage contributed 39 off 35. In India's chase, Jeffrey Vandersay starred with 6-33 as the visitors were bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs despite Rohit Sharma's 64 off 44.
In the 15th over of India's innings, Kohli was adjudged lbw to Akila Dananjaya. The senior Team India batter went for a review and managed to overturn the on-field decision. There was a spike on UltraEdge when the ball was close to the bat, which was enough to convince the third umpire that Kohli had hit the ball.
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The Sri Lankan team, though, disagreed with the third umpire's verdict. There were in disbelief after the decision went in the Indian batter's favor.
Skipper Asalanka made his displeasure clear as he had a word with the on-field umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri. Keeper-batter Mendis slammed his helmet on the ground, while, off the field, coach Sanath Jayasuriya had a chat with the reserve umpire.
Kohli was dismissed for 14 by Vandersay
While Kohli managed to overturn the lbw decision against him in the 15th over, he failed to build a significant score.
The 35-year-old was dismissed for 14 off 19, trapped leg before by leg-spinner Vandersay. The right-handed batter missed a flipper from Vandersay and was caught right in front of the stumps. This time, the former India captain decided not to review the dismissal.
Kohli was Vandersay's fourth wicket in the Indian innings. Before that, the bowler had sent back Men in Blue skipper Rohit, Shubman Gill (35) and Shivam Dube (0).
Vandersay also added the scalps of Shreyas Iyer (7) and KL Rahul (0) to finish with a memorable six-wicket haul. Axar Patel contributed 44 but couldn't take India over the line, as he fell to Asalanka (3-20).
The third and final ODI of the three-match series will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7.