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In the 3rd T20I held in Pallekele, Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav delivered a remarkable performance by defending nine runs off the final 12 balls against Sri Lanka. Their exceptional spin bowling in the last two overs was crucial, as they conceded only eight runs, ultimately leading India to a dramatic tie in the match.
The heroics of Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav
India clinched a nail-biting victory in the game through a Super Over, a thrilling end to a high-stakes match. This win secured a 3-0 series triumph against Sri Lanka, a testament to India’s dominance in the series. Following the match, Rinku took to his Instagram profile to share a couple of memorable pictures from the game, capturing the essence of the intense battle.
In his post, he also introduced a new name for his impressive death bowling partnership with Suryakumar, a partnership that stood strong in the face of pressure. “Khatron ke khiladi bowling in the death with Suryakumar Yadav.”
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Match Summary
The Islanders were in a strong position with a score of 129/4 after 18 overs, chasing a target of 138 runs. Kusal Perera was at the crease, playing confidently with a score of 46, which suggested that the hosts were on the brink of an easy victory. However, in a surprising twist, Indian captain Suryakumar decided to change the game plan by bringing Rinku and himself for the crucial final overs. This decision was particularly striking because Rinku had not previously bowled a single delivery in T20 Internationals. The choice to give him the ball in such a critical moment added an element of unpredictability to the game.
In a surprising turn, Rinku dismissed Perera and Ramesh Mendis while conceding just three runs off his six deliveries. With only six runs remaining to defend in the final over, Indian captain Suryakumar chose to bowl the last over himself, opting against using specialist fast bowler Mohammad Siraj, who had bowled three overs for just 11 runs
The decision turned out to be a masterstroke, as Surya claimed two wickets and gave away only five runs in the final, pushing the match into a Super Over. India then won the Super Over convincingly, securing a 3-0 series victory.
