Sri Lanka win thriller in Pune, level T20I series at 1-1

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Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel's valiant effort went in vain as Sri Lanka defeated India by 16 runs in the second T20I in Pune.

With this outcome the three-match series is now squared at 1-1.

Chasing 207, India got off to a dreadful start losing the top order inside the powerplay overs. Hardik Pandya was then caught-behind for 12 after the powerplay. Deepak Hooda and Suryakumar then steadied things before Hasaranga got rid of Hooda for 9.

Suryakumar and Axar Patel then stitched a 90-plus stand, before Suryakumar was dismissed for 51 (36). Axar was dismissed for 65 (31) in the final over.

Earlier Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka smashed 50 each to drive Sri Lanka to a staggering total in 20 overs.

Mendis smashed a 27-ball 50, reaching the milestone with a six against Umran Malik. While Shanka finished unbeaten on 56 off 22 balls. The match started with SL getting off to a flying start with openers adding 80 runs for the opening wicket in 8.2 overs. Shortly after his dismissal Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals, before skipper Shanaka took charge. He smashed a 20-ball half-century.

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Jude Friday, 06 January 2023 12:20 AM

Captain Dasun, shaping and moulding into MS Dhoni type finisher and a fantastic leader, yeah!!!

Jude Friday, 06 January 2023 12:59 AM

Before captain Dasun Shanaka, it was Sanga and Mahela had the record of fastest T20i 50 runs, now Shanaka, no offense to you , the latter two, they're known for elegant masterful stroke play!!

D P P Prasad Friday, 06 January 2023 05:12 AM

It is a very good win against India that India has very talented batting line up. Thus captain Dasun played a magnificent inning. He was supported by Kusal and Asalalanka respectively. Besides it is not easy to beat India in Indian soil. Further we believe that Srilanka will come to its maximum form to win more and more intentional T20 matches

Mithula Friday, 06 January 2023 08:29 AM

Absolutely wonderful game. Congratulations to our team. We are very proud of you guys.

Bumble Friday, 06 January 2023 09:21 AM

Team fielding coach must counsel Chamika to not expect hero like glory at the field with silly clowny actions i.e not to throw the ball at the wickets rather walk up to the stumps and remove the bails when there is an obvious chance of running the opponent out. Axar-Yadev partnership would have been broken early if not for such silliness

Danny P Friday, 06 January 2023 11:46 AM

now its time for corrupt 'ape Kaale captain' to come

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