IND vs SL 2nd T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India Beat Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets, Seal Series Victory
IND vs SL 2nd T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India Beat Sri Lanka By 7 Wickets, Seal Series Victory. Thanks for tuning in to our live blog. That's it from us.
The visitors have thumped the hosts in emphatic fashion, as they seal a 7-wicket win in the 2nd T20I. With that, India have now sealed the series 2-0.
India now need 1 run to win the match and seal the series.
The Indian opener has done his job, as India are now touching distance away from victory. India now need 13 off 14 to seal the series.
After being smashed for a six, Matheesha Pathirana has the last laugh, as he dismisses the Indian skipper, and Sri Lanka have grabbed a huge wicket.
SKY is on rampage mode, as he smashes Mahesh Theekshana for three consecutive sweep shot boundaries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav smash Wanindu Hasaranga for 16 runs off 3rd over, and India are now 30/1.
Sanju Samson gets a rare chance in the playing XI, but completely fumbles his chance, as Mahesh Theekshana's beautiful delivery gets rid of him. No foot movement, no reading of the ball from hand, and Sanju, now departs for a golden duck.
72 needed off 45, should be India's game from here, but you never know in cricket, anything can happen. Let's find out.
India are 6/0 before the rain came in and interrupted the play.
The hosts have once again failed to do justice to the contribution of their top order, as they suffer yet another batting collapse in the series, and are restricted below the 165-run margin.
Indian bowlers have been exceptional today, and Axar Patel joins the list of wicket takers for tonight.
Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga depart for golden ducks, as Sri Lanka have collapsed heavily.
Hardik Pandya's 'long' spell, which consisted of a bunch of wides and few boundaries, finally produces some goods for India, as he scalps both Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera, and both the times, Rinku Singh took the catch.
Well, oh well, it has not been a decent day for Rinku Singh out in the field, as he grabs the catch at the fine leg region, but ends up slipping and Kushal Perera reaches his fifty.
With 8 overs left to play, can the hosts breach the 190-run mark? Or will India be successful enough to restrict them under 170? Let's find out.
Ravi Bishnoi strikes in time for India, as the 2nd wicket partnership is broken between Pathum Nissanka and Kushal Perera. Sri Lanka are now 80/2 after 9.3 overs.
The partnership has reached up to 45 within 27 balls, as Kushal Perera and Pathum Nissanka are looking in good touch.
Sri Lanka have ended the powerplay on a strong note.
Sri Lanka have lost their main man, and now it's up to Kushal Perera and Pathum Nissanka to carry the flow of runs.
No fifty for the 'dangerous' Kusal Mendis tonight, as Arshdeep Singh provides India with the first breakthrough.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are nicely ticking the scoreboard for Sri Lanka.
Mohammad Siraj is not off to an ideal start, as Pathum Nissanka charges on the Indian bowler from Ball number 1.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
Ramesh Mendis has replaced Dilshan Madhushanka in today's playing XI
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is therefore, rested. Sanju Samson comes in his place.
Suryakumar Yadav wins the coin toss this time around, and the Indian skipper have asked the hosts to bat-in first.
Rain is playing a spoilsport and the toss for now has been delayed. Stay tuned for further updates.
Background
IND vs SL 2nd T20I Live: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 International match, scheduled to take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday (July 28). IND vs SL 2nd T20I will begin at 7 PM IST onwards.
The first T20I match of the three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka, also held in Pallekele, saw Suryakumar Yadav-led India winning by 43 runs, giving them a 1-0 lead in IND vs SL T20I series.
The pitch at Pallekele Stadium initially provides some assistance to pacers. However, as the game progresses, it tends to become more favorable for batters, making run-scoring easier in the second innings; something which we saw in yesterday's series opener. Captain who wins the toss might choose to bowl first to take advantage of the pitch conditions early on.
At Pallekele Stadium, 24 T20 International matches have been played to date. Teams batting first have won 13 of those matches, while the teams batting second have won 9 times. One match ended with no result.
In a bit of disappointing news for fans, the second T20I between India and Sri Lanka may face interruptions due to rain. There is an 86% chance of rain in Pallekele on July 28, with forecasts indicating cloudy conditions and possible thunderstorms in some areas.
India's tour to Sri Lanka, which runs from July 27th to August 7th, includes both T20 and ODI series, with each format consisting of three matches.
During their last tour of Sri Lanka in 2021, the Indian team played a series consisting of three ODIs and three T20s. India won the ODI series 2-1 but lost the T20 series 2-1.
IND vs SL 2nd T20I Match Playing 11s
India Playing XI: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
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