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Prasidh Krishna named Impact Player of Series following India's 1-0 victory in Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Prasidh Krishna named Impact Player of Series following India's 1-0 victory in Sri Lanka

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Prasidh Krishna received the Impact Player of the Series award after his standout performance in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. He took seven wickets at an average of 24.57, filling in for the injured Jasprit Bumrah. India's series victory was secured with a win in the first Test in Galle by 165 runs, while the second Test in Colombo concluded in a draw. Krishna expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaching staff for their support throughout the series.

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•Prasidh Krishna claimed seven wickets at an average of 24.57 in the series.
•India won the first Test by 165 runs and drew the second Test.
•The series victory was India's first Test tour to Sri Lanka in years.
•Manav Suthar was India's leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets.
•Krishna credited the entire team's effort for the series win.

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6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Prasidh Krishna steps up in Bumrah’s absence, named Impact Player of Series after India’s 1-0 win in Sri Lanka

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Prasidh Krishna has been honored with the Impact Player of the Series award due to his remarkable bowling performance. He secured seven wickets at an average of 24.57 across the two-Test series. As India's standout fast bowler in Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Krishna played a crucial role in India's 1-0 series triumph, expressing gratitude towards his teammates and coaching staff for their support.
— Yahoo Sports

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