IND vs SL, 3rd T20I Highlights: India won super over to clinch series 3-0
Follow the Highlights of India vs Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the three-match T20I series today at the Pallekele International Stadium Cricket Stadium.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh turned out to be 'men with golden arm' as Sri Lanka's saga of inexplicable collapses continued in a low-scoring thriller as India won the third T20I in Super Over to complete a 3-0 series whitewash, which didn't look possible in the 38 overs.
Chasing a target of 138 on a rank turner, Sri Lanka were cruising along at 110 for 1 in 15.1 over before they once again lost their way -- third time in four days to be tied at 137 for 8. In the latest instance, the hosts lost seven wickets for 27 runs in a space of 4.5 overs.
Having miraculously lost their way in the regulation game, the Indians were way more buoyed in the Super Over where Washington Sundar got both wickets giving away only two runs and then the captain fittingly completed the proceedings with a first ball sweep shot.
(With PTI inputs)
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Follow the Highlights of India vs Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the three-match T20I series today at the Pallekele International Stadium Cricket Stadium.
IND vs SL Live Score: Match tied
Suryakumar Yadav's impressive over helped India to secure a draw against Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20I.
SL 137/8(20)
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The game has reached an exciting stage as Ravi Bishnoi shines again as puts the second Sri Lankan batter down, Kusal Mendis for 43.
SL 115-2(16)
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Ravi Bishnoi shines as he takes the first wicket of Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka who was dismissed for 26 runs. Kusal Perera, left-handed bat, comes to the crease.
SL 58-1(9)
IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka off to a decent start
The second innings has begun and Sri Lanka is off to a decent start. Chasing the target of 138, Sri Lanka has scored 45 runs in seven overs without losing a single wicket.
SL 45-0(7)
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The last three overs are left of the first innings, and India has scored 116/7. They faced another blow by losing the crucial wicket of Riyan Parag who smashed 26 runs.
IND 116-7 (17)
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Another blow to Team India as they lost their crucial wicket of Rinku Singh for 1. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, right-handed bat, comes to the crease.
IND 28-3 (5)
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The game has begun and India faces an early setback as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is dismissed for 10.
IND vs SL Live Score: Playing XI of both teams
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl first
Charith Asalanka: We are going to bowl first. Looks like a dry pitch. There was a batting collapse, when the ball gets older its a bit harder to bat. We have planned a little bit differently. One change, Wickramasinghe comes in for Shanaka.
Suryakumar Yadav: Would've liked to chase as well with the weather around. Becomes difficult for the bowling team to control the ball later. We have 4 guys resting - Hardik, Axar, Rishabh and Arshdeep. We spoke about the brand of cricket we want to play and it's about topping it up every game and being the best version of ourselves.
IND vs SL Live Score: Probable XIs of both teams
India Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant/Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal/Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramesh Mendis/Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
IND vs SL Live Score: Hello and Welcome!
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