Sri Lanka set an unenviable file, registering their one hundred and fifth defeat in T20 Internationals after an exciting tremendous over loss to India. Underneath the brand new management of Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, India displayed tactical acumen and grit to safe a 3-0 sequence sweep. The third T20I, held on a spinning monitor, was a testomony to India’s resilience and Sri Lanka’s recurring struggles below strain.
India’s Difficult Begin and Center Order Restoration
With the sequence already secured, India made 4 modifications to their lineup for the ultimate match after shedding the toss and being requested to bat first. The crew confronted quick setbacks, discovering themselves at a precarious 30/4 in the course of the powerplay.
The scenario worsened as they have been lowered to 48/5. Nevertheless, Shubman Gill (39 off 37) and Riyan Parag (26 off 18) managed to regular the ship with an important fifty partnership. Later, Washington Sundar performed a pivotal function, scoring 25 off 18 at quantity 8, pushing India to a aggressive whole of 137 on a spin-friendly pitch.
Sri Lanka’s Promising Begin and Sudden Collapse
Sri Lanka started their chase cautiously, accumulating 35 runs within the powerplay with out shedding a wicket. Their openers progressively elevated the scoring price, forging a fifty partnership. Even after Nissanka fell to Ravi Bishnoi, Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis constructed one other regular partnership. At one stage, Sri Lanka appeared poised for victory, needing simply 30 runs off the final 30 balls with 9 wickets in hand. However the Indian bowlers had different plans.
Bishnoi struck once more, eradicating Mendis within the sixteenth over. Washington Sundar then delivered a game-changing over, claiming the essential wickets of former skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and present captain Charith Asalanka. Regardless of Khaleel Ahmed’s erratic over that included a number of wides, leaving Sri Lanka needing simply 9 runs off the final two overs, the match took one other dramatic flip.
In a shocking transfer, Rinku Singh, who had by no means bowled in T20Is earlier than, was given the nineteenth over. He conceded simply three runs and picked up two important wickets, leaving Sri Lanka needing six runs from the ultimate over. Suryakumar Yadav, additionally bowling for the primary time in T20Is, took the duty of the final over. Regardless of India being behind the over-rate and allowed solely 4 fielders exterior the 30-yard circle, SKY gave away simply 5 runs and claimed two wickets, tying the sport and sending it to an excellent over.
Tremendous Over Drama Unfolds
Washington Sundar began the tremendous over with a large. Nevertheless, he rapidly recovered, dismissing Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka with successive deliveries caught on the boundary. Sri Lanka managed simply two runs of their tremendous over, setting a modest goal of three for India.
With solely three runs wanted, Suryakumar Yadav swept Maheesh Theekshana’s first ball in the direction of brief wonderful leg. The ball slipped by means of Asitha Fernando’s legs and raced to the boundary, sealing an exciting victory for India.
Most Defeats in T20Is: A Nearer Look
Sri Lanka’s newest defeat marks a record-setting one hundred and fifth loss in T20 Internationals, highlighting their ongoing struggles within the shortest format of the sport. This doubtful distinction places them on the prime of the listing for many T20I defeats, surpassing Bangladesh, who’ve 104 losses. The West Indies and Zimbabwe comply with with 101 and 99 defeats, respectively. Sri Lanka’s frequent collapses and incapacity to capitalize on promising positions have contributed to this file.
Most Defeats in T20Is:
Sri Lanka: 105*
Bangladesh: 104
West Indies: 101
Zimbabwe: 99
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