5 reasons why Sri Lanka has been struggling in ODIs 

#2 Bowling attack lacks penetration

Pakistan v Sri Lanka - ODI

Although it is true that containment is regarded as a good enough ploy in ODIs, there is no substitute for an effective bowling attack.

Sri Lanka has struggled in that department quite spectacularly. Plenty of promising bowlers have come through the ranks over the years, but the best batsmen often find an escape route when they play against Sri Lanka.

However, Vandersay and Dananjaya appear promising, and it might not be long before Sri Lanka is able to field a penetrative bowling attack in ODIs.