The India vs Sri Lanka T20 series concluded with a spectacular performance by the Indian team, marking a successful start to Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as the Indian Team Coach. Under his guidance, the team displayed remarkable synergy and spirit, invigorating the dressing room atmosphere.
India emerged victorious in all three T20 matches, showcasing their dominance over Sri Lanka. The series win sets a positive tone as India now prepares for the upcoming ODI matches, starting today.
The third T20 match, held at Pallekele, was particularly riveting, going down to the wire and ending in a Super Over. Despite India comfortably winning the first two T20 matches, the final game was a nail-biter. Kusal Perera (46 off 34 balls) and Kusal Mendis (43 off 41 balls) led Sri Lanka’s chase of 138, but their innings faltered in the crucial final moments, ending at 137/8 after 20 overs, pushing the game into a Super Over.
Indian bowlers Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav each took two wickets, contributing to the team’s robust performance. In the Super Over, India needed just three runs to secure victory, which they accomplished with ease, sweeping the series 3-0.
Earlier in the match, Sri Lankan bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana restricted India to a modest total of 137/9. Shubman Gill was the standout performer for India, scoring 39 runs, supported by Riyan Parag (26) and Washington Sundar (25). Despite their efforts, the Sri Lankan bowlers kept a tight grip on the Indian batting lineup.
Brief Scores:
– India: 137/9 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 39, Riyan Parag 26, Washington Sundar 25; Wanindu Hasaranga 2/29, Maheesh Theekshana 3/28)
– Sri Lanka: 137/8 in 20 overs (Kusal Perera 46, Kusal Mendis 43; Washington Sundar 2/23, Rinku Singh 2/3, Suryakumar Yadav 1/5)
– Result: India wins in Super Over
India’s thrilling win in the third T20 not only sealed the series but also demonstrated the team’s resilience and strategic prowess. As they move forward to the ODI series, the Indian team carries the momentum and confidence from this comprehensive T20 triumph.