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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IND vs SL, 2023 - T20 Summary

India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune , Jan 05, 2023
India India
190/8 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
206/6 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat India by 16 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Dasun Shanaka
    56(22)&2/4(1)
SL 206/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59545-madagamagamage-dasun-shanaka-playerprofile>Dasun Shanaka</a>
Dasun Shanaka
56 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 254.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
52 (31)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 167.74SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Umran Malik
ECON 12.00
4
OVERS
48/3
R/W
Bowler
Axar Patel
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/2
R/W
IND 190/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/63024-akshar-rajeshbhai-patel-playerprofile>Axar Patel</a>
Axar Patel
65 (31)
  • 3x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 209.67SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1492-suryakumar-yadav-playerprofile>Suryakumar Yadav</a>
Suryakumar Yadav
51 (36)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 141.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dasun Shanaka
ECON 4.00
1
OVERS
4/2
R/W
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That concludes the proceedings for this match. The action now moves to Rajkot for the decider. It's on Saturday, the 7th of January, at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). Do join us early for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Dasun Shanaka, the captain of Sri Lanka, is also the Player of the Match! Starts by admitting that they could have done better in the middle phase as the game was well set by the openers. On dew being a factor for India's comeback, Dasun replies that it's not the dew factor and it was the skill of the Indian batters. Praises Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav for taking the game away for a brief period. Tells that it's good to defend a total like this, especially against a team like India.
Hardik Pandya, the Indian skipper, starts by admitting that they were poor in both the Powerplays. Says that they made basic errors that they should not at this level. Mentions that everyone knows what they have done wrong and it's a learning phase for them. Calls it a cracker of a game and praises the knocks of Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Mavi. Wants his team to focus on doing the basics right. Adds that no balls are something you can control and these are basic errors the bowlers should not be making. Shares that Rahul Tripathi is very accustomed to batting at number 3 and they want to give someone new to the team a role they are comfortable with.
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Kasun Rajitha comes up for a quick word. Says that he loves this ground and adds that they knew that there will be swing under lights. Tells that they got worried during the partnership between Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav as the Lankan bowlers didn't do the basics right. He is happy that they closed the game when it mattered the most.
India will look back at this game with a lot of remorse for the way they bowled but a lot of appreciation for the way they put up a fight with the bat. Bowling seven no balls is unacceptable and that in a way allowed Sri Lanka the rhythm to finish strongly. The chase was very much neck and neck and India were a shade ahead at the start of the final five overs but the pressure of the asking rate got the better of them. Still, full marks to them for making this a thrilling contest.
The Sri Lankan bowling was very skilful and disciplined in the Powerplay. They broke the back of the Indian batting very early. Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha were exceptional with the new ball and the latter finished with figures of 4-0-22-2 in this high-scoring humdinger. Really commendable. The other bowlers went for aplenty and that was the reason why Dasun Shanaka decided to bowl the last over himself. He did it with the bat earlier, helping his team to gather 20 runs off the final over and then he stepped up to defend those runs. Captain leading from the front!
After losing four wickets inside the Powerplay, you don't win many games. India were further reduced to 57 for 5 and it appeared to be an early finish. But as mentioned earlier, after the halfway mark, they stepped on the gas. Not to forget, the carnage started after the run-out chance of Axar Patel was missed on 8. Patel unleashed after that event and his onslaught shell-shocked the Lankan team. Suryakumar Yadav was not at his usual best but had he lasted for another over or two, India could have nailed the chase. Towards the end, Shivam Mavi also showed his ball-hitting prowess but that was not enough.
What an entertainer! Sri Lanka were roaring at one stage and it looked like a straightforward win for them but the pair of Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel reignited hopes in the Indian camp and took it deep. Their association (91 off 40 balls) scared the Lankan Lions but eventually, the touring team secured the win and levelled the series 1-1.
Over 20 : 190/8
4 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 219.2
  • W 19.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • W 19.6
S. Mavi
26 (15)
U. Malik
1 (1)
D. Shanaka
1-0-4-2
19.6
W
Dasun Shanaka To Shivam Mavi OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dasun Shanaka gets another wicket! He bowls another full toss, on off, Shivam Mavi miscues his shot in the air and Maheesh Theekshana at extra cover backtracks to take the catch. SRI LANKA WIN BY 16 RUNS!
19.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To Shivam Mavi
Overpitched, on off, Shivam Mavi lofts it towards long off, but denies the single.
19.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Umran Malik
Full and on middle, Umran Malik lofts it over the bowler's head for a single.
Who will come in next? It's Umran Malik.
19.3
W
Dasun Shanaka To Axar Patel OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Dasun Shanaka has done it for Sri Lanka! Axar Patel misses out there. This is a high full toss, outside off, Axar Patel smashes it towards the long off fence where Chamika Karunaratne runs to his right and takes a splendid catch. The on-field umpire gets it checked for the high-waist full toss but it's fine and the catch is also clean. With that, India's hopes of getting a win diminish.
19.2
2
Dasun Shanaka To Axar Patel
Full again and on off, Axar Patel drives it wide of deep cover and comes back for the second run.
19.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Shivam Mavi
Fuller one and on off, Shivam Mavi forces it towards long off for just a run. 20 runs needed in 5 balls now with Axar Patel on strike.
Dasun Shanaka has decided to bowl the last over himself. India need 21.
Over 19 : 186/6
12 Runs
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 218.1
  • 118.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
A. Patel
63 (29)
S. Mavi
25 (12)
K. Rajitha
4-0-22-2
18.6
4
Kasun Rajitha To Axar Patel
FOUR! Yes, he can! This is a full toss, on off, Axar Patel smashes it wide of long off for four runs. What a chase this has turned out to be, going down to the wire!
18.5
1
Kasun Rajitha To Shivam Mavi
Kasun Rajitha nails the yorker again, on middle, Shivam Mavi jams it towards long on for one. Can Axar Patel hit a boundary on the last ball?
18.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Shivam Mavi
A dot! Sri Lankan players gets some relief. Kasun Rajitha serves another low full toss, outside off, Shivam Mavi slashes hard at it, but misses.
18.3
2
Kasun Rajitha To Shivam Mavi
Another low full toss, Shivam Mavi slogs it wide of long on and comes back for the second.
18.2
1
Kasun Rajitha To Axar Patel
A low full toss, on off, Axar Patel drills it towards long on for just a run. 28 runs needed in 10 balls now.
18.1
2
Kasun Rajitha To Axar Patel
Kasun Rajitha goes for the wide yorker, outside off, Axar Patel digs it out towards sweeper cover for a brace.
18.1
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Axar Patel
Another wide! This is way, way outside off, Axar Patel lets it go to the keeper. Kasun Rajitha is under pressure here.
18.1
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Axar Patel
Kasun Rajitha bowls this full and outside off, way outside off, Axar Patel tries to reach for it but misses. It is called a wide.
The replay showed that Harshal Patel tried to run in with the message before the start of this over but Axar had sent him back.
Over 18 : 174/6
17 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 617.4
  • 417.5
  • 617.6
S. Mavi
22 (9)
A. Patel
56 (26)
D. Madushanka
4-0-45-2
17.6
6
Dilshan Madushanka To Shivam Mavi
SIX! BANG! Make that 16 off 3! Shivam Mavi is playing a blinder here. Dilshan Madushanka bowls the slower one, full and on off, Shivam Mavi picks it up, waits for it and smokes it over the bowler's head for a maximum. India need 33 runs in the last two overs!
17.5
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Shivam Mavi
FOUR! 10 runs off 2 balls! This is full and outside off, Shivam Mavi backs away and chips it over extra cover for a boundary.
17.4
6
Dilshan Madushanka To Shivam Mavi
SIX! Shivam Mavi comes up with a huge hit! Dilshan Madushanka tries to surprise the batter and bangs in a short delivery on middle, Shivam Mavi stays there and pulls it mightily over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Shivam Mavi
Swing and a miss! Dilshan Madushanka serves this full and outside off, angling away, Shivam Mavi makes room, but fails to reach it and misses.
Full Commentary
20 OV
4 Runs
D. Shanaka to S. Mavi A. Patel U. Malik
  • 119.1
  • 219.2
  • W 19.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • W 19.6
19 OV
12 Runs
K. Rajitha to A. Patel S. Mavi
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 218.1
  • 118.2
  • 218.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
17 Runs
D. Madushanka to A. Patel S. Mavi
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 617.4
  • 417.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
8 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Mavi A. Patel
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
10 Runs
D. Madushanka to S. Yadav A. Patel S. Mavi
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • W 15.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
15 Runs
C. Karunaratne to S. Yadav A. Patel
  • 614.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 614.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
26 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Patel S. Yadav
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 613.3
  • 113.4
  • 613.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
13 Runs
M. Theekshana to A. Patel S. Yadav
  • 012.1
  • 412.2
  • 612.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
12 Runs
C. Karunaratne to S. Yadav A. Patel
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Yadav A. Patel
  • 410.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Hooda A. Patel
  • W 9.1
  • 09.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 69.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
M. Theekshana to D. Hooda S. Yadav
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
C. Karunaratne to D. Hooda S. Yadav
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
8 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Yadav D. Hooda
  • 26.1
  • 16.2
  • 26.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
K. Rajitha to D. Hooda S. Yadav
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 25.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
7 Runs
C. Karunaratne to H. Pandya D. Hooda
  • 64.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
1 Runs
K. Rajitha to H. Pandya S. Yadav
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
6 Runs
D. Madushanka to R. Tripathi H. Pandya S. Yadav
  • W 2.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
9 Runs
K. Rajitha to I. Kishan R. Tripathi S. Gill
  • W 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 4 LB 1.4
  • 11.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
12 Runs
D. Madushanka to I. Kishan S. Gill
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 5 WD 0.6
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat India by 16 runs
  • Player of the Match Dasun Shanaka
  • Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 206/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 200/6 in 19.4 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between D Shanaka (39) and C Karunaratne (10)
  • Sri Lanka 151/6 in 17.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 104/3 in 12.2 overs
  • K Mendis 11th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Nissanka (10) andK Mendis (35)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 5.1 overs
  • Rahul Tripathi makes his T20I debut for India
  • India 150/6 in 16.3 overs
  • S Yadav 13th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • A Patel maiden T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 20 balls (2x4) (6x6)
  • India 100/5 in 13.1 overs
  • Drinks : India 51/5 in 9.1 overs
  • India 50/4 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): India 39/4
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