We can win a game against India: Kapugedara

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Pallekele, August 26: Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Chamara Kapugedera on Saturday (August 26) said the fighting effort in a losing cause in the second ODI against India has given them the belief that they can win a game in the ongoing series.

He said Sri Lanka finally have found some momentum for the first time in the series.

"I don't think we are struggling. I think there is a good atmosphere in the team. The way we played we are having lot of confidence. Everyone is together and hopefully we can pull off one win. After the last game we believe that we can win. We played really well," Kapugedera said on the eve of the third ODI.

Mystery spinner Akila Dananjaya (6/48 in 9 overs) infused life into the series. "It was a fine effort by Akila Dhanajanya," the Lanka stand-in skipper said.

"One hurdle we have to overcome and things will fall in line. We are disappointed to lose the last game. But we need to take all the positives from it. We don't want to take any negatives. Hopefully, the guys will come up and do the job," Kapugedera said.

Kapugedera will lead Sri Lanka for the first time in his career after Upul Tharanga has been banned for two matches following a slow over rate offence.

"I have captained my school teams and I have captained Provincial and club teams. I have captained at every domestic competition. It is a huge honour for me to captain my country. I am really happy to get this opportunity," said Kapugedera.