The Indian cricket team has secured a triumphant win in the second T20I of their three-match series against Sri Lanka, clinching the series with a seven-wicket victory. Having already won the first match, India’s consistent performance has ensured the series win ahead of the final game scheduled for July 30 in Pallekele.
The match commenced with India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, winning the toss and opting to bowl. The Sri Lankan team, batting first, set a competitive total of 161 runs. Despite playing on home ground, the Sri Lankan batters faced a formidable challenge from the Indian bowling attack.
Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj initiated the bowling, with Arshdeep Singh making an early breakthrough by dismissing Kusal Mendis for 10 runs in the fourth over. The Indian bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with significant contributions from Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi. Pandya and Bishnoi were instrumental in the 16th and 17th overs, taking four crucial wickets and disrupting potential partnerships. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera emerged as top scorers for Sri Lanka, with 32 and 53 runs, respectively, while Ramesh Mendis added a vital six in the final over to boost the total.
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India Defeats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 by 7 Wickets
Chasing a target of 162, India’s start was shaky as Sanju Samson was dismissed for a duck in the second over. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s quick 30 off 15 balls helped stabilize the innings before he was also dismissed. Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant then took charge, pushing the score forward aggressively until rain interrupted play in the seventh over.
The rain resulted in a revised target of 78 runs via the DLS method. At the interruption, India had already scored 81 runs for the loss of three wickets in 6.3 overs, securing a comfortable victory by seven wickets.
India’s impressive performance not only sealed the series but also showcased their depth and resilience, setting the stage for an exciting final match in Pallekele.
