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Sri Lanka played some brilliant cricket to post a total of 183 runs in the second T20I against India, at Dharamshala.
After going down to India in the first match, Sri Lanka produced a sensational fightback as they posted a huge total of 183 runs in the second T20I match of the series. The visiting team knew, they had put in a good display to keep themselves alive in the series, and it seems they have done a brilliant job.
Opener Pathum Nissanka who was bowled out on his maiden delivery in the previous match struck a brilliant knock of 75 runs in 53 balls to provide Sri Lanka with a great platform to build upon.
His opening partner Danushka Gunathilaka chipped in with a useful 29-ball 38, while skipper Dasun Shanaka hit an explosive 19-ball 47 to propel his side to a fight-worthy total.
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India will have their work cut out to chase down this mammoth total and try to wrap up the series.
Some fireworks from Pathum Nissanka (75) and Dasun Shanaka (47*) help Sri Lanka to a score of 183/5
— ICC (@ICC) February 26, 2022
Will it prove to be enough? #INDvSL | https://t.co/rpWS0qitjC pic.twitter.com/f39j4lS7LQ
Having won the toss earlier in the day, Rohit asked Sri Lanka to bat first and the visitors got off to a flying start. Pathum Nissanka and Danushka Gunathilaka couldn't leave a lasting impression last time but they showed their true class on Saturday.
The pair of them had forged a 67-run opening partnership when India got their first moments to cherish thanks to Ravindra Jadeja. Trying to hit a big shot, Gunathilaka could only find Venkatesh Iyer who lunged forward to take a brilliant diving catch.
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Charith Asalanka came out to bat subsequently but was dismissed early after having scored just 2 runs by Yuzvendra Chahal. Harshal Patel then got into the act and provided India with yet another wicket when he got rid of Kamil Mishara.
Innings Break!
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 26, 2022
Sri Lanka post a total of 183/5 on the board.#TeamIndia chase coming up shortly.
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Dinesh Chadimal was the next man to come out for the visitors and he complement Nissanka well who top-scored for side on the evening.
Chandimal's stay at the crease wasn't too fruitful as he could only score 9 runs before giving a simple catch to Rohit, but his successor Shanaka proved to be the dangerman for India.
The Sri Lankan skipper was in destructive mode as he and Nissaka took Sri Lanka past 160, before Nissanka's innings was brought to a halt by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Shanaka continued his assault to take the visitors to 183, as a powerful finish the match saw Sri Lanka score 72 runs in the last four overs.
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