Sanath Jayasuriya Halts Virat Kohli for Conversation after DRS Controversy in 2nd ODI

For the first time in nearly 25 years, India failed to secure a series win against Sri Lanka as the home team secured a historic victory in the second ODI match in Colombo. The two-time world champions were stunned by Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay, who claimed an impressive six-wicket haul to restrict India to 208 in their chase of 241. This unexpected loss has handed Sri Lanka an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-game series. The thrilling win came just a day after Sri Lanka's spinners managed to force a dramatic tie in the first ODI against India.

During India's chase, former captain Virat Kohli was involved in a DRS incident in the 15th over of the innings. In the final ball, Kohli looked to work the off-break from Akila Dananjaya down the leg side off the back foot, but the ball beat the inside edge and struck his pads. Sri Lanka broke into a loud appeal, and the umpire did not hesitate to concur as he raised his finger. But as Kohli opted for a review, the UltraEdge showed that there was a spike when the ball was close to the bat, enough for TV umpire Wilson to overturn the call.

Neither Kohli nor the Sri Lankan players could believe the result of the DRS, but while the former burst into laughter, the home team was shocked. Kusal Mendis removed his helmet and threw it on the ground in disappointment, while captain Charith Asalanka made his displeasure known to on-field umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri. Interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya was not happy with the call either as he was spotted having an animated discussion with the reserve umpire.

Later, after the end of the match, as Kohli approached the Sri Lankan unit for the customary post-match handshake, he was stopped by Jayasuriya. The two had a small intense chat before both patted each other's shoulder and moved on.

India captain Rohit Sharma, just like in the opening game of the series, laid the foundation of the chase with his fiery 44-ball 64, while stitching a 97-run stand alongside opener Shubman Gill before Vandersay inflicted a horror collapse for India single-handedly. He picked six wickets in a space of just 58 balls to leave India reeling at 147 for six in 23.1 overs.

Axar Patel did look to revive India's innings with his run-a-ball 44, but lacked support as Asalanka picked successive wickets to expose the lower order, which eventually crumbled under pressure.

India will face Sri Lanka in a do-or-die third ODI game in Colombo on Wednesday.

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