India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Match: Chasing a huge target of 207, India fought on till the end but ultimately Sri Lanka won by 16 runs to level three-match series 1-1. After a top-order collapse, Axar Patel (65) and Suryakumar Yadav (51) stitched a 91-run stand off just 40 balls. Axar also combined with Shivam Mavi (26) to put up 41 runs off 22 balls. However, those heroic efforts were not enough to take India over the line. Earlier, Sri Lanka displayed terrific hitting prowess to put up 206/6 in 20 overs. Dasun Shanaka scored 56* off just 22 balls while Kusal Mendis made 52 off 31 balls. The Indian pacers proved to be costly. Arshdeep Singh bowled five no balls and gave away 37 runs in two overs while Umran Malik gave 48 runs in four overs. He, however, took three wickets. Shivam Mavi gave away 53 runs in four overs.
Here are the Highlights of the 2nd T20I Match between India and Sri Lanka straight from the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune
- 22:46 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Sri Lanka win by 16 runsDasun Shanaka dismisses Shivam Mavi on the last delivery as Sri Lanka defeat India by 16 runs in the second T20I match. Despite a tremendous effort from Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel, the visitors had the last laugh as the level the three-match series 1-1.
- 22:28 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: FOURShivam Mavi gives a good support to Axar Patel as he hits a brilliant boundary on Maheesh Theekshana's delivery. Mavi perfectly places a shot as the ball dodges the man at covers and crosses the boundary line. India need 50 runs more to win from 18 balls.
- 22:23 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: OUTOUT!!! What a twist in the game. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Suryakumar Yadav for 52. Suryakumar eyes a big shot but Wanindu Hasaranga takes a brilliant catch on the boundary line. The massive partnership between Suryakumar and Axar Patel breaks a Team India 59 runs to win from 25 balls.
- 22:17 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Fifty for SuryakumarSuryakumar Yadav joins Axar Patel and brings up his half-century with a massive six on Dilshan Madushanka's delivery. He smashes the ball towards the deep square leg and reaches his fifty in just 33 balls. What a change of momentum for Team India as a thrilling finish is on the cards.
- 22:14 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Fifty for AxarAxar Patel on fire!! He brings up his half-century with a massive six on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery. He takes only 20 balls to reach the landmark as Team India takes a sigh of relief after the initial debacle. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav is standing unbeaten at 44.
- 22:09 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: SIXSIX!!! After Axar Patel hits Wanindu Hasaranga for a hattrick of sixes, Suryakumar Yadav adds more salt to his wounds with another maximum on his delivery in the same over. With this six, Hasaranga concedes 25 runs off this over. Very expensive over for Sri Lanka
- 22:05 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Back-to-back sixesWhat a piece of batting from Axar Patel!!! The batter unleashes his fury and gets a hattrick of sixes on Wanindu Hasaranga's delivery. Axar completes 43 runs off 18 balls and is playing a key role in Team India's chase of 207 runs. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav is giving a strong stand with a score of 29.
- 22:01 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Axar on fireAxar Patel brings a change in the momentum as he smashes a four and a six on Maheesh Theekshana's delivery. Axar powers a shot towards outside off as the ball goes for a four. Later, he hammers a shot towards the long-on as the ball goes straight into the crowd. Team India coming back to track.
- 21:44 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: OUTOUT!! Wanindu Hasaranga provides Sri Lanka with another as he dismisses Deepak Hooda for 9. Hooda plays a big shot but Dhananjaya de Silva takes a brilliant catch as the budding partnership between Suryakumar and Hooda breaks. India in deep trouble as they lose their fifth wicket.
- 21:28 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka: India 39/4 after 6 oversTeam India had a pathetic start to their innings as they are 39/4 in 6 overs. Sri Lanka completely dominated the proceedings in the powerplay as they scalped the big wickets of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, and Hardik Pandya. Team India need to stitch a big partnership in order chase down the target of 207.
- 21:24 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: OUTOUT!!! Chamika Karunaratne joins the party and removes Hardik Pandya for 12. Hardik gives a simple catch to Kusal Mendis behind the stumps and India's worry worsens. Team India have lost four wickets in a quick succession and the visitors have taken a strong edge in the game. Suryakumar Yadav is joined by Deepak Hooda on the crease.
- 21:15 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: FOURSkipper Hardik Pandya gets off the mark in style as he hits a brilliant four on Madushanka's delivery. Pandya smartly hammers it half through the square leg and steals four runs. A sigh of relief for the Indian side after a sudden fall of wickets. Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav will look to take India across the line.
- 21:06 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Back-to-back foursDebutant Rahul Tripathi smashes two back-to-back fours on Kasun Rajitha's delivery. Tripathi gets off the mark as he hits on the long-on. The second one comes after the ball hits him on the helmet and goes through the boundary line. Team India aiming for a recovery.
- 20:45 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Sri Lanka 206/6 in 20 oversDasun Shanaka ends the first innings in style as hits a brilliant six off Shivam Mavi. The shot takes Sri Lanka's total to 206/6 at the end of 20 overs. Shanaka (56*) and Chamika Karunaratne (11*) remains unbeaten at the crease. Apart from Shanaka, Kusal Mendis also smashed 53 runs. India now need 207 runs to win from 120 balls to win.
- 20:43 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Fifty for ShanakaDasun Shanaka brings up his fiery half-century with a massive six on Shivam Mavi's delivery. The Sri Lanka captain plays a brilliant innings and scores 50 off 20 balls. With this six, Sri Lanka also cross the 200-run mark at a loss of 6 wickets.
- 20:37 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: No-ballArshdeep does it again! After bowling a hattrick of no-balls in the second over, the young pacer bowls it again and this time it is going to hurt more. Suryakumar Yadav takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Dasun Shanaka but it turns out to be no-ball and the Sri Lanka batter gets a free-hit.
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- 20:15 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: SIXSix!! Asalanka changes the momentum of the game with another six on Umran Malik's delivery. Asalnka stands firm on the front foot and hammers a shot towards the deep mid-wicket. Shubman Gill jumps to grab the catch but it flies over his head. Sri Lanka aiming for a recovery after the sudden fall of wickets.
- 20:10 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Back-to-back sixesCharith Asalanka keeps the momentum alive for Sri Lanka as he smashes two back-to-back sixes on Yuzvendra Chahal's delivery. The first six comes after Asalanka slogs it over the deep mid-wicket. The second one comes on the similar direction.
- 20:07 (IST)India vs Sri Lanka, Live: OUTOUT!!! Axar Patel strikes again and provides Team India with another breakthrough as he dismisses Dhananjaya de Silva for 3. Dhananjaya tries to play a big shot but the ball lands safely into the hands of Deepak Hooda. Big blow for Sri Lanka as they lose their fourth wicket.