3rd T20I: India thrash Sri Lanka by 91 runs to clinch three-match series 2-1.
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Highlights: Arshdeep Singh made a strong comeback to take three wickets, after Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with his third T20I century as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the series-decider in Rajkot. Chasing a target of 229, Sri Lanka were skittled out for 137 (16.4 overs) as India won the three-match series 2-1. Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav slammed an unbeaten century to power India to a mammoth total of 228/5 against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I in Rajkot. After completing his fifty 26 balls, Suryakumar took only 19 deliveries to reach the 100-run mark. He remained unbeaten on 112 off 51 balls, smashing nine sixes and seven fours in the process. Shubman Gill was India’s second-higest scorer with a 36-ball 46, while Rahul Tripathi also scored 35 off 16 balls. For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka took two wickets, while Kasun Rajitha, Chamika Karunaratne and Wanindu Hasaranga scalped a wicket each. Initially, India captain Hardik Pandya had won the toss and opted to bat against the reigning Asian champions. (SCORECARD)
India XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya (capt), Axar Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Here are the Highlights of the 3rd T20I Match between India and Sri Lanka straight from the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
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January 07 2023 22:15 (IST)
IND vs SL: INDIA CLINCH SERIES!
It’s all over! India win the match by 91 runs and take the series 2-1. Sri Lanka are skittled for 136. Focus now shifts towards the ODIs, staring on Tuesday
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January 07 2023 22:06 (IST)
IND vs SL: BOWLED HIM!
Umran Malik’s takes the off stump for a walk! He is delighter and so are Team India. SL now 8 down
Maheesh Theekshana b Umran Malik 2 (5)
SL: 127/8 (15.3 ov)
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January 07 2023 22:03 (IST)
IND vs SL: THATS PLUMB!
Karunaratne is caught bang in front of the wicket! Umpire raises his finger but he takes a DRS. However, the decision stays.
Chamika Karunaratne lbw b Pandya 0 (2)
SL: 123/7 (14.3 ov)
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January 07 2023 21:55 (IST)
IND vs SL: GONE!
This is turning out to be a grand collapse. Umran joins the party as Hasaranga walks back.
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva c Hooda b Umran Malik 9 (8)
SL: 107/6 (12.6)
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January07202321:48 (IST)
IND vs SL: OUT!
Chahal with a double-strike. de Silva’s top edge finds Gill, who takes an easy catch at backward square leg
Dhananjaya de Silva c Shubman Gill b Chahal 22 (14)
SL: 96/5 (11.2)
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January07202321:41 (IST)
IND vs SL: MAVI WITH A STUNNING CATCH!
Stunning catch from Mavi running to his left from deep cover! Chahal removes Asalanka, and Sri Lanka are now well and truly staring at a series defeat.
Charith Asalanka c Shivam Mavi b Chahal 19 (14)
SL: 84/4 (9.3)
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January07202321:22 (IST)
IND vs SL: ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!
Sri Lanka are collapsing under pressure! 3 down now! Avishka Fernando departs in the 7th over off Hardik Pandya’s delivery delivery
Avishka Fernando c Arshdeep Singh b Pandya 1 (3)
SL: 51/3 (6.2)
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January07202321:20 (IST)
IND vs SL: WICKET!
What a way to bounce back! Arshdeep strikes as Sri Lanka lose both openers
Nissanka c Shivam Mavi b Arshdeep Singh 15 (17)
Sri Lanka 44/2 (5.23 overs)
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January07202321:19 (IST)
IND vs SL: OUT!
Mendis was looking to slog but could only go as far as Umran Malik at short third. Axar with the breakthrough
Kusal Mendis c Umran Malik b Patel 23 (15)
SL: 44/1
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January07202321:02 (IST)
IND vs SL: SIX RUNS!
Back-to-back sixes for Mendis. Ideal start for Sri Lanka. He clears his front leg and effortlessly flicks it over the vacant deep midwicket area for another six
SL: 29/0 (2.3)
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January07202320:55 (IST)
IND vs SL: NISSANKA SURVIVES!
Loud appeal first ball, and the umpire raises his hands. Nissanka takes the DRS and the decision is overturned
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January07202320:36 (IST)
IND vs SL: SKY POWERS INDIA TO MASSIVE TOTAL!
SKY ends with a boundary to take India to 228/5 in 20 overs. He ends with 112 off 52.
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January07202320:30 (IST)
IND vs SL: SKY SLAMS 3RD TON!
Excellent innings this has been from SKY. He completes his third century in T20Is. Reached the triple figure off 45 balls
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January07202320:21 (IST)
IND vs SL: HOODA DEPARTS!
Hooda looks for a six of his own, but gets caught at long on.
Deepak Hooda c PWH de Silva b Madushanka 4 (2)
IND: 189/5 (16.4)
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January07202320:17 (IST)
IND vs SL: PANDYA IS GONE!
Pandya holes out to long off. India lose quick wickets against spin
Hardik Pandya c DM de Silva b Rajitha 4 (4)
IND: 174/4 (15.5)
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January07202320:11 (IST)
IND vs SL: BOWLED!
Gill is down the wicket, but fails to judge the flight. Gets beaten all ends up.
Shubman Gill b PWH de Silva 46 (36)
IND: 163/3 (14.4)
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January07202320:05 (IST)
IND vs SL: SKY ON THE CHARGE!
SKY moves to 76 with that effortless six. It seems like he is playing against the under 19s. Back-to-back sixes.
IND: 149/2 (13.4)
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January07202320:01 (IST)
IND vs SL: SKY of 2022 is back!
SKY completes his fifty of 26 balls. India are well and truly cruising.
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January07202319:52 (IST)
IND vs SL: VINTAGE FROM SKY!
SKY special after SKY special. He pre-empting the fuller one after that bouncer and gets inside the line and ramps it over fine leg for a maximum. India are in control
IND: 102/2 (10.4)
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January07202319:37 (IST)
IND vs SL: SKY SPECIAL!!!
Suryakumar Yadav with back-to-back boundaries. He is expecting a short ball after that drive, shuffles across, gets inside the line and frees his wrists to help it along for a six over square leg. India are flying in Rajkot
IND: 73/2 (7.2)
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January07202319:29 (IST)
IND vs SL: OUT!
Rahul Tripathi’s brisk knock comes to an end. The ball bounces a little extra, and he can’t keep it down. Karunaratne is over the moon as the Rajkot crowd goes into a state of silence.
Rahul Tripathi c Madushanka b Karunaratne 35 (16)IND: 52/2 (5.5)
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January07202319:21 (IST)
IND vs SL: BOUNDARY!
A touch too full, and Tripathi goes down on a knee and sweeps sweeps this over square leg for four. Good shot
IND: 31/1 (4.2)
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January07202319:20 (IST)
IND vs SL: END OF THE 4TH OVER!
After the end of the fourth over, India are 27/1. Need more boundaries in the next two overs, before Sri Lanka spread their fielders
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January07202319:14 (IST)
IND vs SL: SIX RUNS!
Shubman Gill picks this up effortlessly and slots this over deep midwicket for a six. That was vintage from the youngster. India on the charge
IND: 18/1 (2.5)
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January07202319:12 (IST)
IND vs SL: FOUR RUNS!
Tripathi shimmies down the track, mistimes his pull but it beats the fielder and races away for a boundary. Good start this from him.
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January07202319:05 (IST)
IND vs SL: OUT!
India lose early wicket as Ishan Kishan edges it straight to first slip. Dream start for Madushanka and Sri Lanka. Not the start India would’ve hoped for.
Ishan Kishan c DM de Silva b Madushanka 1 (2)
IND: 3/1 (0.4)
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January07202319:02 (IST)
IND vs SL: WE ARE UNDERWAY!
Madushanka starts off with a wide ball. It was short and wide down the leg as Ishan Kishan leaves the ball. First run on the board for India in Rajkot
IND: 1/0 (0.0)
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January07202318:50 (IST)
IND vs SL: HERE ARE THE CONFIRMED XIs
India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya (capt), Axar Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
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January07202318:33 (IST)
IND vs SL: HARDIK WINS TOSS!
Hardik Pandya wins the toss again, once again India will bat first. No change for India. One change for Sri Lanka. Avishka Fernando replaces Bhanuka Rajapaksa
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January07202318:03 (IST)
IND vs SL: H2H IN THE LAST 5 MATCHES!
As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, India have won three of the last five T20Is against Sri Lanka, who have won two of them.
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January07202318:01 (IST)
IND vs SL: India’s record in danger
India have not lost a home series since 2019 and that record is in danger today. The Dasun Shanaka-led side has been top notch.
January07202317:43 (IST)
IND vs SL: Hello and welcome!
Welcome to the live coverage of the deciding T20I in the series between India and Sri Lanka!