India vs Sri Lanka T20I series review
India vs Sri Lanka T20I series review , The India vs Sri Lanka T20I series is confirmed to be a fascinating contest, to showcase insane cricketing skills, this three-match T20I series is hosted by Sri Lanka and offered thrilling matches to the fans from both sides.
India came into this series with a formidable team comprising top-ranked batters and seasoned bowlers. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, looks strong on the home soil with its world-class bowlers and all-rounders.
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What happened in 1st T20I?
In the first match of this T20I series, the Indian top order played some explosive knocks, where Yasasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill gave a good start to the Indian team, while skipper SuryaKumar Yadav smashed 58 runs in 26 balls, which led the Indian side to post a formidable total of 213.
In the reply, Sri Lanka gave a tough fight in the run chase, while openers Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka played some explosive knocks. However, despite their efforts, Sri Lanka’s middle-order collapsed as wickets fell one after the other. In the end, Indian all-rounders Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, and seamer Arshdeep Singh picked the most crucial wickets, which led India to a comfortable victory by 43 runs.
What happened in 2nd T20I?
In the second match of the series, Sri Lanka scored a total of 161 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. The top-order batsmen continued their good form as in the last match, but the middle order had a poor performance.
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During the run chase, the match was interrupted by rain, resulting in play being conducted in DLS mode. As a result, India was given a target of 78 runs to be scored in 8 overs. However, Indian batters successfully chased down the target in just 6.3 overs.
What happened in 3rd T20I?
In the 3rd match of the series, Sri Lanka put up a strong fight against the Indian team. After being invited to bat first, India faced a tough time on the crease. The first five wickets fell for just 45 runs, with five batters scoring in single digits. As a result, India managed to score a total of 137 for the loss of 9 wickets.
On the other hand, the top order of the Sri Lankan team played aggressively, but the lower-order batsmen once again failed to perform. However, they were able to tie the scores, leading to a super-over game.
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In the super over, Sri Lanka managed to set a target of just 2 runs by losing 2 wickets. Then in reply Indian skipper finished the match in style with a boundary.
Conclusion:
India vs Sri Lanka T20I series: In this wonderful series, Sri Lanka’s top order has been consistent and performed well. However, the middle and lower order have struggled to make an impact. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan bowlers gave a tough fight to the Indian team, putting up a strong performance against their batsmen.
On the other end, Indian players showed complete domination throughout the series, where the Indian batters and all-rounders played a key role in securing India’s victory in all three matches against Sri Lanka.
