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India clinched a nail-biting victory against Sri Lanka in the third T20 match, winning the series 3-0. The match ended in a tie, leading to a super over where India emerged victorious.
Key Points:
· India scored 137/9 in 20 overs.
· Sri Lanka matched the score with 137/8 in 20 overs.
· The match proceeded to a super over where India secured the win.
Match Analysis:
India secured a thrilling victory against Sri Lanka in the third T20 match on Tuesday. The match concluded in a super over, with India coming out on top and clinching the series 3-0. This victory marks India's first win under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir.
Match Details:
At the Pallekele International Stadium, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. India scored 137/9 in their 20 overs. Sri Lanka, in response, scored 137/8 in 20 overs, leading to a tie and a subsequent super over.
Super Over Drama:
Sri Lanka's Super Over:
Sri Lanka sent Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera to bat in the super over, with Washington Sundar bowling for India.
· Sundar started with a wide, making the score 1/0.
· Mendis took a single on the first ball, making it 2/0.
· Perera was caught by Ravi Bishnoi on the second ball, reducing the score to 2/1.
· Pathum Nissanka came in to bat next but was also caught by Rinku Singh on the third ball, leaving Sri Lanka at 2/2.
India's Super Over:
Chasing a target of three runs, India sent Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill to bat.
· Suryakumar Yadav hit a boundary on the first ball bowled by Maheesh Theekshana, securing the win for India.
Key Highlights of the Last Two Overs:
In the final two overs of Sri Lanka's innings, they needed nine runs from 12 balls.
· Rinku Singh bowled the 19th over, dismissing Kusal Perera and giving away only three runs, leaving Sri Lanka at 132/6.
· Suryakumar Yadav bowled the final over, with Sri Lanka needing six runs from six balls.
· Yadav dismissed Kamindu Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana, and the score was tied at 137/8, pushing the match to a super over.
Sri Lanka's Innings:
Sri Lanka had a strong start with a 58-run opening partnership between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Nissanka scored 26 runs, and Mendis added 43 runs. Kusal Perera contributed 46 runs. However, Sri Lanka couldn't maintain momentum in the latter part of their innings.
India's Innings:
India struggled against the Sri Lankan bowlers. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 10 runs, Sanju Samson for a duck, and Rinku Singh for just one run. Suryakumar Yadav scored eight runs, while Shubman Gill top-scored with 39 runs. Contributions from Shivam Dube (13), Riyan Parag (26), and Washington Sundar (25) helped India reach 137/9 in 20 overs.
Bowling Performances:
For Sri Lanka, Maheesh Theekshana took three wickets, while Wanindu Hasaranga claimed two. Vikramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, and Ramesh Mendis took one wicket each. For India, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh, and Suryakumar Yadav picked up two wickets each.
