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Fans react as Ravi Bishnoi dazzle in India’s rain-affected win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I
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India have registered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the rain-affected second T20I of their three-match series on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. The match, held under the DLS method due to weather interruptions, saw India chase down a revised target of 78 in just 6.3 overs, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge.

Sri Lanka sets a challenging target

After losing the toss, Sri Lanka, batting first, posted a respectable total of 161/9. The innings started well with Pathum Nissanka playing aggressively, scoring 32 off 24 balls before falling to Ravi Bishnoi. Sri Lanka managed 54 runs in the powerplay despite the loss of Kusal Mendis. Kusal Perera was the standout performer for the hosts, adding crucial runs with a half-century, scoring 53 off 34 balls with six boundaries and two sixes.

Middle overs and late collapse

Perera’s innings injected much-needed momentum into the Sri Lankan total, but his dismissal by Hardik Pandya in the 16th over proved pivotal. Pandya also claimed the wicket of Kamindu Mendis in the same over. The Sri Lankan innings faltered in the final overs, scoring just 22 runs in the last four overs. Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga were both dismissed for golden ducks, and Sri Lanka’s total was capped at 161.

Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh shine with the ball

Ravi Bishnoi emerged as the standout bowler for India, taking 3/26 in his four overs, effectively disrupting Sri Lanka’s batting line-up. Arshdeep Singh also contributed with two crucial wickets. Their combined efforts ensured that Sri Lanka could not build on their initial momentum and were restricted to a manageable total.

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Rain interruption and India’s chase

The chase was interrupted by rain, but India was set a revised target of 78 in eight overs. The start of the innings was rocky for India as Sanju Samson fell for a golden duck, dismissed by Maheesh Theekshana with a superb delivery. However, Jaiswal and Suryakumar stabilized the innings with aggressive batting. Suryakumar scored 26 off 12 balls before being dismissed by Matheesha Pathirana. Jaiswal scored a brisk 30 off 15 balls, providing a solid foundation for the chase. Pandya then ensured there were no further hiccups, scoring 22 not out off nine balls. Pandya’s powerful hitting, including a boundary off Pathirana, sealed the match for India and secured the series victory.

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