SL vs IND 2nd T20I Highlights: Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka Sri Lanka To Series-Levelling Win Over India
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I: Dhanajaya de Silva's 40 runs off 34 balls helped Sri Lanka win the second T20I against India by four wickets and level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
- Harsh Rajput
- Updated:July 29, 2021 12:11 AM IST
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Sri Lanka beat India by four wickets in Colombo to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 on Wednesday. Dhananjaya de Silva was the star in Sri Lanka's win and was also the Player of the Match for his 40 not out off 34 balls. The hosts took the game to the last over to chase down a target of 133 runs. This was a game dominated by spinners from both sides. Sri Lanka's Akila Dhananjaya and Wanindu Hasaranga didn't let the Indian batters get a big score and later Indian spinners dominated most parts of Sri Lanka's chase. For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the top wicket-taker with two wickets while the rest got one wicket apiece. Varun Chakravarthy was the most economical bowler in the entire match as he gave just 18 runs in his 4 overs and took a one wicket. The two teams will now face off on Thursday at the same venue for the third and final T20I. (SCORECARD)
2nd T20I Highlights, Sri Lanka vs India From R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- 00:04 (IST)Dhananjaya Leads Sri Lanka To A Thrilling Victory!What a game it was!! A complete thriller!!Spinners dominated the game in both innings but in the end, it was not enough from the Indian spinners. Dhananjaya de Silva got the innings that he was searching for a long time. He guided his team to victory with his 40 runs. From India, Kuldeep Yadav was the leading wicket-taker, his figure of 2-30 in 4 overs was looking great at one point to guide India to victory.That's all from the second T20I blog, do join us for the series decider that is the third and final T20I between the two teams that will be played on Thursday at the same venue.
- 23:26 (IST)Sri Lanka Win by 4 Wikets!1 runs and here's the victory for Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka won the second T20I by 4 wickets, level up the three-match T20I series 1-1.
- 23:24 (IST)5 Off 5!Sakariya to Karunaratne, 2 widesSri Lanka need 5 runs from 5 balls.
- 23:22 (IST)8 Runs From 6 Balls!Sri Lanka need 8 runs from 6 balls. Debutant Chetan Sakariya got the ball.
- 23:20 (IST)Bhuvneshwar to Karunaratne, 2 runs over the covers and Saini dropped it. Good effort from the fast bowler in the field but he can't do much.Sri Lanka need 10 runs 8 balls.
- 23:17 (IST)SIX!Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Chamika Karunaratne, SIX full toss and here he goes to the leg side.Sri Lanka need 12 runs from 9 balls.
- 23:14 (IST)20 From Final 2 Overs!Sri Lanka need 20 runs from 12 balls.
- 23:14 (IST)20 From Final 2 Overs!Sri Lanka need 20 runs from 12 balls.
- 23:13 (IST)FOUR!Sakariya to de Silva, FOUR a good shot to covers.
- 23:11 (IST)WICKET!Sakariya to Ramesh Mendis, OUT caught by Gaikwad. First T20 international wicket for Chetan Sakariya.Debutant to Debutant caught by Debutant.Sri Lanka 105/6
- 23:09 (IST)28 Off 18 Need Now!Sri Lanka need 28 runs from 18 balls.Sri Lanka 105/5 in 17 overs.
- 22:58 (IST)WICKET!Chahar to Hasaranga and he is OUT! good catch by vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar.Wicket on the last ball of the spell for Rahul Chahar.Sri Lanka 94/5 in 15 overs.
- 22:57 (IST)FOUR!Chahar to Hasaranga, FOUR to long on. HARD HITTER Hasaranga doing the job for the hosts.Sri Lanka 94/4 in 14.5 overs, need 39 runs.
- 22:52 (IST)SIX!Kuldeep Yadav to de Silva, SIX, to long on and this is turning out a good over for Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka 84/4 in 13.4 overs.
- 22:50 (IST)BOUNDARY!Kuldeep Yadav to Hasaranga, FOUR poor fielding from Sakariya.
- 22:49 (IST)Sri Lanka In Trouble!Sri Lanka 72/4 in 13 overs, need 61 runs to win.
- 22:42 (IST)WICKET!Kuldeep Yadav to Minod, OUT, good catch by Rahul Chahar.Well-set Minod goes for 36. Another wicket for Kuldeep Yadav. Asking run-rate is over 8 now.Sri Lanka 66/4 in 11.4 overs.
- 22:38 (IST)Indian spinners on TOP!Indian spinners on top.Sri Lanka 62/3 in 10 overs.
- 22:31 (IST)OUT STUMPPED!Finally a WIKCET of Kuldeep Yadav.Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka departs.Sri Lanka 55/3 in 9.1 overs.
- 22:28 (IST)50 Up!Rahul Chahar to Minod Bhanuka, FOUR stepped up and to the long on.FIFTY UP for Sri Lanka.
- 22:23 (IST)What a spin bowling show in this match, first Sri Lanka and now Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy are doing the job for India.Sri Lanka 43/2 in 8 overs.
- 22:18 (IST)WICKET!Chakravarthy to Samarawickrama, OUT BOWLED.Sri Lanka 39/2 in 7 overs.
- 22:14 (IST)36/1 From Powerplay!Sri Lanka off to a decent start in 133-run chase.Sri Lanka 36/1 in 6 overs, need 97 runs to win.
- 22:10 (IST)Decent Start!Sri Lanka 29/1 in 5 overs.
- 22:03 (IST)FOUR!Chetan Sakariya to Minod Bhanuka, FOUR, to fine leg.
- 22:02 (IST)FOUR!Chetan Sakariya to Minod Bhanuka, FOUR. Back of the hand delivery and Bhanuka picked up beautifully.
- 21:57 (IST)1st WICKET!Bhuvneshwar to Avishka Fernando, OUT Brilliant catch by Rahul Chahar.Sri Lanka 12/1 in 2.4 overs.
- 21:52 (IST)Good Over For Sri Lanka!Nine runs from the second over.Sri Lanka 10/0 in 2 overs.
- 21:48 (IST)1 Run From 1st OverJust 1 run from the first over.Sri Lanka 1/0 in 1 over
- 21:31 (IST)Sri Lanka Need 133 To Win!Sri Lanka need 133 runs to win. Good show by spinner, they had completely dominated the game till now.
- 21:27 (IST)OUT!Chameera to Rana, OUT caught by de Silva. Poor shot from Rana.India 130/5 in 19.4 overs.
- 21:25 (IST)Last Over!Can India get to a respectable score?India 128/4 in 19 overs.
- 21:23 (IST)FOUR!Hasaranga to Rana, 5 WIDES, both the batsman wicket-keeper missed it. Ball goes to the boundary line.
- 21:20 (IST)Last 2 Overs!What a bowling from Sri Lankan spinners! They have completely dominated the game and took wickets in regular intervals.India 114/4 in 18 overs.
- 21:13 (IST)OUT!Dananjaya to Samson, OUT BOWLED! Spinners are dominating the game.India 104/4 16.4 overs.
- 21:06 (IST)OUT!Hasaranga to Devdutt Padikkal, BOWLED HIM! 3rd wicket falls for India.India 99/3 in 15.3 overs.
- 21:05 (IST)FOUR!Hasaranga to Devdutt Padikkal, FOUR Reverse sweep from Padikkal.
- 21:01 (IST)Final 6 Overs!Indian team in trouble as Sri Lanka spinner are on top.India 88/2 in 14 overs.
- 20:54 (IST)OUT!Dhananjaya to Dhawan, OUT BOWLED HIM!Big wicket for Sri Lanka.Dhawan b Dananjaya 40(42)81/2 in 12.1 overs.
- 20:48 (IST)SIX!de Silva to Devdutt Padikkal, SIX first six of the match.India 71/1 in 11 overs.
Right then. 133 needed for Sri Lanka to win. This is set up nicely for the hosts, as they will look to come out and level the series. The deck is slightly on the slower side and the Men in Blue have a good variety in their bowling attack. Should be an interesting chase. Join us for the same shortly.
Devdutt Padikkal is in for a chat! He says that the pitch was sticky. Says that they wanted to bat till the end and they did it. Says that they have put a comfortable total on the board and they have the bowlers to do it. Ends by saying it is exciting to make the debut.
It was spin that did the majority of the damage for the Lankans. Don't get us wrong, all of their bowlers were good, but their spinners just made life tough for the Indians. Akila Dananjaya was expensive in his very first over, but came back very nicely, finishing with the wickets of dangermen, Dhawan and Samson. Wanindu Hasaranga, again, impressed one and all, finishing with figures of 4-0-30-1, with his last over, being slightly expensive. Dushmantha Chameera was their premier pace bowler, as he took Rana's wicket, in his last over, but was very miserly as well. Shanaka was decent in his short spell of two overs.
A superb bowling performance from the hosts has seen them restrict India to a decent score, in 132. This deck was slightly on the slower side, and the spinners of the Islanders used the game to good effect and have ended the first innings, on top. The Men in Blue looked solid at the start, with Dhawan and Gaikwad. They played slowly but kept the scorecard jogging. Once Gaikwad fell, scoring runs became slightly harder. Dhawan and Padikkal raised a good stand, but that too, did not last for long. Padikkal and Samson went back one after the other. Rana and Kumar tried hard to get that final flourish, but never found it and have finished their innings on a slightly sub-par total.
Just a single to end then! On off, a low full toss, it is hit to mid off for one. So no boundaries in the last over! INDIA END WITH 132!
On off, fuller again, this is pushed to covers for one.
Navdeep Saini walks out to bat now.
OUT! CAUGHT! That is brilliant deception! Done in completely by the slower one. It is full and outside off, Rana initially looks to go over covers but then realizes he is way too early in the shot. He tries to stop but ends up chipping it to the man at covers.
BYE! Good from Rana. This is short again, Kumar looks to play the upper cut again but misses. Rana knows he has to get back on strike and steals a bye.
A short one, Kumar looks to upper cut it but misses.