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India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Commentary, Live Updates

IND vs SL, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
228/5 (20.0/20)
137 (16.4/20)
India beat Sri Lanka by 91 runs
Right then, Hardik Pandya picks up the series trophy and celebrates with his team. The Indian team poses for a group photo and that will be it from this game and the T20I series as well. It was well-contested but in the end, the home side had that extra bit of quality to clinch it 2-1. The focus now shifts to Guwahati as the two sides are all set to face-off in a three-game ODI series as well. The first game will be played on Tuesday, the 10th of January and will begin at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). You can join us in advance for the early build-up though. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The Indian skipper, Hardik Pandya says that Suryakumar Yadav has been surprising everyone and the way he is batting is unreal, and if he were bowling to him, he would be disheartened and applauds Rahul Tripathi's efforts at the top that changed the momentum and allowed Yadav to play freely. Adds that Suryakumar Yadav is much more experienced now and is capable enough to do things on his own. On Axar Patel, he says that he is proud of his batting, and looking ahead, this series will give him a lot of confidence as well. Mentions that his motto as a captain is to back his batters and bowlers and that the reason these players are here is that they are the best in the country. Says that the way they played because even when not playing at their best, they were able to pull back things and win the series.
Axar Patel is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his all-round showing with both bat and ball. He says that it makes him happier when he contributes with the bat in a winning cause. Adds that the skipper motivates him and they plan before the game on what lengths to bowl on a given surface. Ends by saying that when he bowls, his mindset is always to take wickets.
Suryakumar Yadav (112* off 51 balls) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his sensational match-winning innings. Yadav says that it's really important to put pressure on yourself in the practice sessions and that makes it a little easier. Adds that a lot of hard work is involved but one should focus on some quality practice sessions. Mentions that the boundaries behind the wicket are smaller and hence he targets them. Mentions that there are a few shots that are pre-determined but one needs to have something more up his sleeve. Jokes and says that Rahul Dravid lets him enjoy his batting.
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that he is happy with his performance in the series. Adds that the team is batting well but it is a bit disappointing with the ball. Says that he hasn't done any bowling in this series due to a finger injury but he will look to bowl in the ODI's. Says that he is relaxed to keep the team calm and they discuss the strategies before the game. Ends by applauding Suryakumar Yadav and mentions that he outclassed them in this game.
The Presentation ceremony...
Yuzvendra Chahal is in for a quick chat. He says that he discussed with the coaches about his lengths and the pace and bowls it that way. Adds that what Suryakumar Yadav does is on a different level and he is happy to play with him. Says that Axar Patel is perfect in his batting and bowling. Ends by saying that Dasun Shanaka bats well and they had discussed how to bowl at him in the team meeting.
Earlier in the game, Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to put runs on the board in the decider and after a sedate start, Rahul Tripathi took on the Lankan bowling to lead the charge for India. Shubman Gill hung around but then came the magnificent knock from Suryakumar Yadav, who scored his third T20I century to propel India to a massive score of 228 runs. The Lankan spinners were ineffective and apart from Kasun Rajitha and Wanindu Hasaranga everyone else went for at least 2 runs-a-ball which is unforgivable. Coming to the chase, Sri Lanka got off to a good start but once the wickets started to tumble, the inexperience showed and they were soon bundled out for 137 runs, losing the game by a big margin of 91 runs.
India had a few hiccups throughout this series but managed to win the first game which helped them come into this game on level terms. Right when the pressure was high, their batters as well as bowlers stepped up and put on a clinical show to round off an easy victory. Their pacers didn't have the bests of starts but they were able to control the middle phase as the spinners dictated terms. Umran Malik got a couple of wickets in the middle phase and Arshdeep Singh who had a forgetful outing last time around cleaned up the opposition tail and finished with three wickets. All in all, a brilliant performance from a mostly inexperienced international group of players and the coaching staff will be delighted with it.
Sri Lanka had a daunting task on their hands at they had to chase down 229 runs for victory. It was never going to be easy but Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka got them off to a decent start. Mendis looked in control but once he fell, the Lankans lost their next few wickets at regular intervals. While chasing such a total, partnerships are key but the visitors weren't able to build up a single solid stand. There were a few contributions in the middle order but with the highest individual score in the line up being that of 23 runs, it was never going the way of the touring side. They played really well in the first two games but faltered at the final hurdle.
A comprehensive win then for India and they have sealed the series in style. The home side has outclassed Sri Lanka in all aspects of the game here and keep their record of winning every bilateral T20I series against the Lankans intact.
End Of The Over 16.4 : 137/10
2 Runs
  • W 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • W 16.4
D. Madushanka
1 (2)
K. Rajitha
9 (4)
A. Singh
2.4-0-20-3
16.4
W
Arshdeep Singh To Dilshan Madushanka OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! A yorker and on leg, Dilshan Madushanka looks to loft it but misses it completely. The ball knocks over the leg pole and Arshdeep Singh redeems himself with a three-wicket haul. India beat Sri Lanka by 91 runs and seal the series 2-1!
16.3
1
Arshdeep Singh To Kasun Rajitha
Fuller and on off, Kasun Rajitha lofts it to mid on for one.
16.2
1
Arshdeep Singh To Dilshan Madushanka
A full toss on off, Dilshan Madushanka eases it to covers for one.
Dilshan Madushanka is the last man in for Sri Lanka.
16.1
W
Arshdeep Singh To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh strikes and the skipper departs. A length and on off, Dasun Shanaka moves forward to heave it but gets the toe end of his bat. It goes high up in te air towards wide long on. Axar Patel settles under it and pouches it comfortably. There are chants of 'India, India,' all over the stadium now!
End Of The Over 16 : 135/8
10 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 1 WD 15.2
  • 015.2
  • W 15.3
  • 415.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
K. Rajitha
8 (3)
D. Shanaka
23 (16)
U. Malik
3-0-31-2
15.6
0
Umran Malik To Kasun Rajitha
Slightly shorter and on off, Kasun Rajitha looks to loft it but misses. Ends with a dot.
15.5
4
Umran Malik To Kasun Rajitha
FOUR! Back to back boundaries. Fuller and on off, Kasun Rajitha moves to his left and slices it through covers for another boundary!
15.4
4
Umran Malik To Kasun Rajitha
FOUR! Fuller and on leg, Kasun Rajitha shuffles across and drills it down the ground as the ball races away to the fence in no time!
Kasun Rajitha is the new batter.
15.3
W
Umran Malik To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Umran Malik you beauty. On a length and on off, shaping in a touch, 146 kph. Maheesh Theekshana moves forward to slap it but gets beaten. The ball rattles over the off pole and Maheesh Theekshana makes his way back into the hut. Sri Lanka go 8 down now!
15.2
0
Umran Malik To Maheesh Theekshana
Play and a miss. Angles in a yorker at the toes, Maheesh Theekshana shuffles past the leg stump to play at it but misses.
15.2
wd
Umran Malik To Maheesh Theekshana
Wide! Bowls it down the leg side, Maheesh Theekshana leaves it alone.
15.1
1
Umran Malik To Dasun Shanaka
Slightly shorter and on off at 148.7 clicks, Dasun Shanaka pulls it but mistimes it completely. It goes up in the air and lands safely between the chasing keeper and fine leg fielder around backward square leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 15 : 125/7
3 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
M. Theekshana
2 (3)
D. Shanaka
22 (15)
H. Pandya
4-0-30-2
14.6
2
Hardik Pandya To Maheesh Theekshana
Bowls it outside off, Maheesh Theekshana guides it behind point for a brace.
14.5
0
Hardik Pandya To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller and on off, Maheesh Theekshana eases it to the man at mid off.
14.4
0
Hardik Pandya To Maheesh Theekshana
On a length and on off, Maheesh Theekshana blocks it to covers.
Maheesh Theekshana is the new man in.
14.3
W
Hardik Pandya To Chamika Karunaratne OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! This one lands down middle and leg, Chamika Karunaratne looks to flick it but misses and gets a rap on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Chamika Karunaratne opts for a review. Fair delivery, Ultra Edge shows a flat line. Ball Tracking shows three reds and the onfield decision stands. Chamika Karunaratne walks out for a duck!
14.2
0
Hardik Pandya To Chamika Karunaratne
This one lands down leg, Chamika Karunaratne looks to flick it but the ball seems to have brushed his pads on its way towards the keeper. Dot.
14.1
1
Hardik Pandya To Dasun Shanaka
On a length and on middle, Dasun Shanaka looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge towards fine leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 14 : 122/6
15 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
D. Shanaka
21 (14)
C. Karunaratne
0 (0)
Y. Chahal
3-0-30-2
13.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller and on off. This is flicked towards mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
This one lands down leg, Dasun Shanaka looks to play at it but gets a rap on his pads. Dot.
13.4
6
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! Fuller and outside off, Dasun Shanaka makes room for himself and launches it over deep extra covers for a biggie!
13.3
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls it on off, this is defended towards covers.
13.2
6
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! Slower one on off, Dasun Shanaka shimmies down the wicket and lofts it effortlessly over long off for a maximum!
13.1
2
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls it on middle, Dasun Shanaka flicks it in front of the square on the leg side for a brace.
Chamika Karunaratne is the new man in.
End Of The Over 13 : 107/6
6 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 412.5
  • W 12.6
W. Hasaranga
9 (8)
D. Shanaka
6 (8)
U. Malik
2-0-21-1
12.6
W
Umran Malik To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust. Slightly shorter and on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga rocks back to loft it but mistimes it completely. He gets it off the toe end as the ball lobs towards Deepak Hooda at mid on and he makes no mistake. Sri Lanka are now six down and in a spot to bother!
12.5
4
Umran Malik To Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Fine shot. Slightly shorter and on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga shuffles across and lofts it over mid off for a boundary!
12.4
0
Umran Malik To Wanindu Hasaranga
Short of a length and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to play an upper cut but misses.
12.3
0
Umran Malik To Wanindu Hasaranga
Fuller and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga drills it to the man at mid off.
12.2
1
Umran Malik To Dasun Shanaka
A yorker right into the blockhole, Dasun Shanaka digs it to point for one.
12.1
1
Umran Malik To Wanindu Hasaranga
Fuller and on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga shuffles across and works it towards mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 12 : 101/5
7 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 1 WD 11.2
  • W 11.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
W. Hasaranga
4 (3)
D. Shanaka
5 (7)
Y. Chahal
2-0-15-2
11.6
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowls it on off, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it towards point for one.
11.5
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller and on off, Dasun Shanaka slogs it towards deep mid-wicket for one. 100 up for Sri Lanka!
11.4
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Wanindu Hasaranga
On off this time, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it towards covers for one.
11.3
2
Yuzvendra Chahal To Wanindu Hasaranga
Slightly shorter and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it to deep point for a brace.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the new man in.
11.2
W
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dhananjaya de Silva OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! This one lands on middle and leg with some turn away from the batter, Dhananjaya de Silva gets on his knee and looks to slog sweep it but doesn't get the power right. It goes up in the air and towards deep backward square leg. Shubman Gill settles under it and pouches it comfortably. Half of the Sri Lanka squad is back into the hut now!
11.2
wd
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dhananjaya de Silva
Wide! Flatter and wide outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to slap it but misses.
11.1
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller and on off, Dasun Shanaka flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 94/4
3 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
de Silva
22 (13)
D. Shanaka
3 (5)
A. Patel
3-0-19-1
10.6
0
Axar Patel To Dhananjaya de Silva
Around off with some turn, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to play at it but misses.
10.5
1
Axar Patel To Dasun Shanaka
This one lands on off, Dasun Shanaka looks to drive it but gets an outside edge as the ball lobs towards the vacant point region. They cross.
10.4
0
Axar Patel To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls it on middle, Dasun Shanaka defends it to mid off.
10.3
1
Axar Patel To Dhananjaya de Silva
On middle this time, Dhananjaya de Silva works it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
10.2
1
Axar Patel To Dasun Shanaka
Bowls it on off, Dasun Shanaka looks to flick it but gets a leading edge as the ball lobs to the left of the bowler and lands safely. They cross.
10.1
0
Axar Patel To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller and on off, Dasun Shanaka defends it back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 10 : 91/4
8 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • W 9.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 69.6
de Silva
21 (11)
D. Shanaka
1 (1)
Y. Chahal
1-0-8-1
9.6
6
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dhananjaya de Silva
SIX! Lovely use of the feet! Tossed up on middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva dances down the track and dumps it over the long on fence for a biggie.
9.5
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dhananjaya de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva looks to step out but Chahal bowls it flatter and pushes it through quicker. De Silva just about manages to keep it out.
9.4
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka gets inside the line of the ball and paddles it 'round the corner for a single.
Drinks! Sri Lankan openers started off well but lost both of them in quick succession before the end of the powerplay. They slowed their rate a bit after that but Dhananjaya De Silva and Charith Asalanka took off well. They lost Asalanka and Sri Lanka is now hanging on 84/4 inside 10 overs. Indian bowlers have done well so far with Arshdeep, Hardik, Chahal, and Axar bagging one wicket each. They will look to continue with the good work and win this series. Sri Lanka now needs 145 runs in 63 balls at 13.80 rpo. Dasun Shanaka is the new batter.
9.3
W
Yuzvendra Chahal To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Yuzvendra Chahal gets a wicket off a real drag-down and it is a terrific catch in the deep. Bowled from the front of the hand, short and well outside off. Charith Asalanka rocks back and lofts it over the cover region. Shivam Mavi from deep point runs around to his left and gets a bit low to grab the ball with both hands while still in his stride. A superb take this and Asalanka departs after getting a start. Sri Lanka in deep trouble now.
9.2
0
Yuzvendra Chahal To Charith Asalanka
Swing and a miss! Chahal gives it a nice loop and serves it full and wide. Asalanka looks to drag the slog-sweep but the ball goes across him and he is well beaten.
9.1
1
Yuzvendra Chahal To Dhananjaya de Silva
Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack now and starts off with a tossed-up delivery on off. Dhananjaya de Silva slog-sweeps it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 83/3
10 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 68.2
  • 08.3
  • 1 WD 8.4
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
C. Asalanka
19 (12)
de Silva
14 (8)
A. Patel
2-0-16-1
8.6
0
Axar Patel To Charith Asalanka
A tad shorter and outside off, this is cut away toward cover-point.
8.5
1
Axar Patel To Dhananjaya de Silva
Uppish but safe! This is fuller and around middle, holding in the pitch. Dhananjaya de Silva pushes at it tentatively and gets it to the right of the bowler for a single.
8.4
1
Axar Patel To Charith Asalanka
Nagging length, bowled on off stump, Asalanka edges it down to backward point for a single.
8.4
wd
Axar Patel To Charith Asalanka
WIDE! This is fired in down the leg side and a wide is called.
8.3
0
Axar Patel To Charith Asalanka
Flatter and around middle, this is pushed off the back foot toward mid on.
8.2
6
Axar Patel To Charith Asalanka
SIX! Dismissed! This is fuller and angled into middle and leg, Asalanka gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
8.1
1
Axar Patel To Dhananjaya de Silva
Sliding it in from around off, Dhananjaya de Silva advances and pushes it to wide long off for one. They look for two but Asalanka sends his partner back.
End Of The Over 8 : 73/3
15 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 47.5
  • 2 NB 7.6
  • 47.6
C. Asalanka
12 (8)
de Silva
12 (6)
U. Malik
1-0-15-0
7.6
4
Umran Malik To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! The extra delivery gets punished and 15 runs come off that over. This is banged in short and over middle, Asalanka muscles it over and over the infield in front of mid-wicket to find the fence.
7.6
nb
Umran Malik To Dhananjaya de Silva
NO BALL! This is short and angled in from off stump, Dhananjaya de Silva bends his back and dabs it down to third man for one. They take a single and it is a no ball as Umran has overstepped. Free Hit to follow...
7.5
4
Umran Malik To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! What a shot! Pitched up around off at 143 clicks, Dhananjaya de Silva plays a thumping straight drive off the back foot through mid off and picks up a boundary.
7.5
wd
Umran Malik To Dhananjaya de Silva
WIDE! Goes full and tries to attack the pads but spills it down the leg side. Wided.
7.5
wd
Umran Malik To Dhananjaya de Silva
WIDE! This is on a length and pulled wide outside the off stump. It is a bit too wide though.
7.4
1
Umran Malik To Charith Asalanka
This is full and around off at over 148 clicks, Asalanka pushes it toward mid off for a quick single.
7.3
1
Umran Malik To Dhananjaya de Silva
The keeper does well. Short of a length and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to pull but gets it off the cue end of the bat to the right of the keeper. Ishan Kishan dives to that side and makes a half-stop. They cross for one.
7.2
1
Umran Malik To Charith Asalanka
Goes full and attacks the off stump at 144.7 clicks. Asalanka eases it through wide mid on for a run.
7.1
0
Umran Malik To Charith Asalanka
Umran Malik comes into the attack and starts from around the wicket. This is on a hard length around 145 clicks and around off as well. Charith Asalanka looks to pull but is beaten for pace.
End Of The Over 7 : 58/3
7 Runs
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
C. Asalanka
6 (4)
de Silva
6 (3)
H. Pandya
3-0-27-1
6.6
1
Hardik Pandya To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length over leg stump, this is pulled away off the back foot to deep square leg for one more.
6.5
1
Hardik Pandya To Dhananjaya de Silva
This is short and on the body, Dhananjaya de Silva pulls it without much timing and down to fine leg for a single.
6.4
1
Hardik Pandya To Charith Asalanka
Goes fuller and bowls it on middle and leg, Asalanka eases it down to long on for a run.
6.3
4
Hardik Pandya To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Excellent placement! Short of a length and over leg stump, Charith Asalanka gets on top of the bounce and pulls it along the ground into the backward square leg fence.
6.2
0
Hardik Pandya To Charith Asalanka
This is pitched up on middle, Charith Asalanka defends it back to the bowler.
Charith Asalanka is the next batter.
6.1
W
Hardik Pandya To Avishka Fernando OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust and Sri Lanka are falling apart here. This is banged in short by Hardik Pandya and around the body. Avishka Fernando does well to ride the bounce and pull it aerially but he only gets the height and not the distance. The ball comes down around the fine leg region where Arshdeep Singh takes a safe catch. Avishka departs cheaply and Sri Lanka lose their third wicket.
End Of The Over 6 : 51/2
7 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • W 5.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 1 WD 5.6
  • 45.6
de Silva
5 (2)
A. Fernando
1 (2)
A. Singh
2-0-18-1
5.6
4
Arshdeep Singh To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Back of a length and around off, Dhananjaya de Silva pulls it off the back foot and over mid-wicket for a boundary. At the end of the Powerplay, Sri Lanka are 51/2!
5.6
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Dhananjaya de Silva
WIDE! An attempted slower bumper, well outside off and this one is just a bit too short and wide for the umpire's liking.
5.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Avishka Fernando
Back of a length around off, Avishka Fernando plays a tentative drive and gets a thick outside edge down to third man for a single.
5.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Dhananjaya de Silva
Good length, angling across off and there's some extra bounce on offer as well. Dhananjaya de Silva does well to control it and play it around point for a single.
Dhananjaya de Silva is the new batter.
5.3
W
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Just too quick to handle! Arshdeep Singh bowls a pacy bouncer and directs it right around the batter's helmet. Pathum Nissanka hangs deep and doesn't move his feet as he looks to take on the pull shot. Nissanka gets hurried on and gets a top edge that goes off the helmet and toward short third man. Shivam Mavi there takes a simple catch and Nissanka's rhythm-lacking inning comes to an end. Arshdeep though is delighted.
5.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
Nicely bowled! This is the slower bumper, outside off and going further away from the right-hander. Pathum Nissanka tries his best to reach it but fails to do so.
5.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
Arshdeep Singh comes back into the attack and starts with a length ball around off. Pathum Nissanka stands tall and clobbers it hard but straight to the man at mid on.
End Of The Over 5 : 44/1
7 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 1 LB 4.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
A. Fernando
0 (1)
P. Nissanka
15 (14)
A. Patel
1-0-6-1
4.6
0
Axar Patel To Avishka Fernando
This is full and on middle and leg, Avishka Fernando pushes it toward mid on.
Avishka Fernando walks in.
4.5
W
Axar Patel To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Axar Patel strikes in his first over and Sri Lanka lose their first wicket. This is bowled on a shorter length and angled in from around off stump. Kusal Mendis stays deep in his crease and looks to pull it away but the ball grips a bit. The ball takes the top edge and lobs up to the right of the man at short third man. Umran Malik settles under it and takes a simple catch. Mendis departs after a good start.
4.4
lb
Axar Patel To Pathum Nissanka
Leg bye! Pathum Nissanka looks to back away but Axar Patel follows him down the leg side. Nissanka fails to turn it leg side and the ball goes off the pads onto the off side. They get a leg bye.
4.3
4
Axar Patel To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Fired in again on the pads, Pathum Nissanka gets inside the line of the ball and sweeps it over backward square leg for a boundary.
4.2
1
Axar Patel To Kusal Mendis
This is fired in full and on leg stump, Kusal Mendis clears the front leg and swings it away to deep square leg for a run.
4.1
1
Axar Patel To Pathum Nissanka
Axar Patel comes into the attack and starts off with a fullish delivery on leg stump. Pathum Nissanka steps out and heaves it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 37/0
6 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
P. Nissanka
10 (11)
K. Mendis
22 (13)
S. Mavi
1-0-6-0
3.6
1
Shivam Mavi To Pathum Nissanka
A single to end and only 6 runs come off it. This is a bit slower and on a length outside off. Pathum Nissanka shuffles across and awkwardly plays it toward backward square leg for one.
3.5
0
Shivam Mavi To Pathum Nissanka
Straight to the fielder! Length ball outside off, Pathum Nissanka advances and hits it hard but straight to Hardik Pandya at mid off.
3.4
1
Shivam Mavi To Kusal Mendis
A touch fuller and outside off at 139.4 clicks, Kusal Mendis hits it hard and to the right of the man at cover-point who makes a half-stop. They get the single.
3.3
0
Shivam Mavi To Kusal Mendis
Good length again and angling it in from around off, Kusal Mendis tries to get inside the line and play the scoop but misses.
3.2
0
Shivam Mavi To Kusal Mendis
Better length! Pacy delivery at 140 clicks and on a hard length outside off. Kusal Mendis looks to thrash it through covers but is beaten for pace.
3.1
4
Shivam Mavi To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! This is a bright start by Kusal Mendis and Sri Lanka. Mavi starts off with a pitched-up delivery on off stump. Mendis lifts it well over mid off and the ball trickles into the fence.
Shivam Mavi comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 3 : 31/0
14 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 62.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
P. Nissanka
9 (9)
K. Mendis
17 (9)
H. Pandya
2-0-20-0
2.6
0
Hardik Pandya To Pathum Nissanka
Fullish length around off and sahping away, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive but ends up defending it on the deck.
2.5
1
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
Slower one, back of a length and over middle, Kusal Mendis jabs it off the back foot and toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
2.4
0
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
Banged in short and over the stumps, Kusal Mendis looks to ramp it over short third man but fails to get any bat on it.
2.4
wd
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! The off-cutter now, shorter and spinning quickly down the leg side. A wide is called.
2.3
6
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
SIX! Even bigger! This is full and on the pads, Kusal Mendis gets under the ball and lofts it high and handsome over the cow corner fence for a biggie.
2.2
6
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
SIX! All the way! Short of a length and on the body. Kusal Mendis looks to pull but gets cramped for room and ends up playing a lofted checked drive over wide long on for a maximum.
2.1
0
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
Half an appeal for caught-behind but that's mostly to save the wide. This is on a good length and just angling down leg. Kusal Mendis gets inside the line of the ball but fails to scoop it over short fine leg as he misses the ball.
End Of The Over 2 : 17/0
11 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
P. Nissanka
9 (8)
K. Mendis
4 (4)
A. Singh
1-0-11-0
1.6
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
A top delivery to finish the over, still 11 runs come off it. Nails the yorker on off stump and Pathum Nissanka somehow manages to keep it out on the off side.
1.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
Length ball around the pads, Nissanka looks to tickle it fine but the ball flicks the thigh pads and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
1.5
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! Full and down leg, swinging further down and Ishan Kishan yet again does well to make the stop.
1.4
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
Much better from Arshdeep Singh. Nagging length, bowled with good pace as well and in that channel around off. Pathum Nissanka has a heave across the line but misses it by a long way.
1.3
4
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
EDGED AND FOUR! Full and wide at around 139 clciks, Pathum Nissanka drives hard and gets thick outside edge that flies through the vacant slip cordon and into the third man fence.
1.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
Almost chops it on! Fullish length, tighter around the off pole, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive at it but gets an inside edge that goes past the off stump.
1.2
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! A hint of swing but the line is wrong. This is fuller and around leg stump, swinging further down the leg side. A wide is called.
1.2
wd
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
WIDE! Way too short this, outside off and Pathum Nissanka fails to get any bat on it.
1.1
4
Arshdeep Singh To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Just like the previous game, Arshdeep Singh starts off on the wrong foot. This is pitched up on leg stump, looing for the outswinger. Pathum Nissanka picks it up and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to operate from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 WD 0.4
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
K. Mendis
4 (4)
P. Nissanka
1 (2)
H. Pandya
1-0-6-0
0.6
0
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
A bit of bounce and swing! This is served on a hard length outside off, Kusal Mendis sets up to pull but the ball shapes away and shoots off the deck as well, leaving the batter baffled.
0.5
0
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length around off, Mendis mistimes the pull down to mid on.
0.4
4
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Up and over! This is pitched up on the pads, Kusal Mendis clips it uppishly wide of mid on for a boundary and he is underway as well.
0.4
wd
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Good take from Ishan Kishan behind the sticks. Hardik Pandya looks for the inswinger but spills it well down the leg side. A wide is called.
0.3
0
Hardik Pandya To Kusal Mendis
Length ball around middle and this one shapes away, Kusal Mendis pushes at it tentatively and on the off side.
0.2
1
Hardik Pandya To Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka are underway! Good length on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka nudges it on the leg side for a quick single.
0.1
0
Hardik Pandya To Pathum Nissanka
Excellent review! Hardik Pandya starts off with a fullish delivery, angling in a long way from around middle. Pathum Nissanka looks to flick but misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is a big appeal and Pathum Nissanka has been adjudged lbw. After a chat with his partner, Nissanka decides to review it. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and finds no bat. The Ball Tracking comes up and shows that the ball is missing leg stump. Nissanka survives!
Match Info
  • Venue Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result India beat Sri Lanka by 91 runs
  • Player of the Match Suryakumar Yadav
  • Player of the Series Axar Patel
  • Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 228/5 in 20.0 overs
  • A Patel dropped on 15 by K Rajitha on 18.4 overs
  • S Yadav 3rd T20I hundred: 100 runs in 45 balls (6x4) (8x6)
  • India 200/5 in 18.0 overs
  • India 154/2 in 14.0 overs
  • S Yadav T20I fifty: 51 runs in 26 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between S Gill (14) and S Yadav (35)
  • India 102/2 in 10.4 overs
  • Drinks: India 92/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 53/2
  • India 52/1 in 5.4 overs
  • R Tripathi dropped on 4 by C Asalanka on 2.2 overs
  • R Tripathi dropped on 0 by K Mendis on 0.6 overs
  • IND 123/7: C Karunaratne lbw b H Pandya 0(2)
  • Referral 2 (14.3 ovs): C Karunaratne against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, IND: 2)
  • Sri Lanka 100/5 in 11.5 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 84/4 in 9.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 51/2
  • Sri Lanka 51/2 in 6.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): P Nissanka against IND (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, IND: 2)
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Suryakumar Yadav IND 170 85.00
Dasun Shanaka SL 124 62.00
Axar Patel IND 117 117.00
Kusal Mendis SL 103 34.33
Charith Asalanka SL 68 22.66
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Shivam Mavi IND 4 9.00
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