With a 1-0 lead in the series, India faces Sri Lanka in the second T20I. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and India’s bowlers excelled, securing crucial breakthroughs and restricting Sri Lanka to 161 runs after another batting collapse. During India’s chase, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a fortunate moment when his catch was dropped in the first over. However, the match has been delayed due to a wet outfield.
Sri Lanka Gave a Life to Yashasvi Jaiswal:
While bowling first, India started well with the ball. They got two early breakthroughs as well. After that, Sri Lanka balanced their innings very well and added some quick runs. After 15 overs, we have again seen a batting collapse from Sri Lanka like the previous match. They ended the innings by scoring 161 runs. While chasing that, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju come to open the innings for India. In the very first over, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s catch was dropped by Sri Lanka.
On the second ball of the first over, Shanaka delivers to Jaiswal, who advances down the pitch and reaches for a slightly full delivery. He ends up mistiming his shot, sending it high into the air. Pathirana, stationed at mid-on, sprints back and dives with all his might, but the ball just eludes his grasp.
Despite Pathirana’s valiant effort, the ball lands safely, allowing Jaiswal to run two. It was a difficult chance, one that required an exceptionally agile fielder to convert. Jaiswal’s risky shot pays off as he narrowly escapes a potential early dismissal, setting the stage for the rest of the innings.
Match Right Now:
India started their innings strongly, reaching 6 runs in the first three balls, with a current run rate of 12. Their target is 156 runs, but the match has been temporarily delayed due to a wet outfield.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken charge, scoring 6 runs from 3 balls, including a boundary, maintaining a strike rate of 200.00. Sanju Samson is yet to face a delivery. On the bowling side, Dasun Shanaka has bowled 0.3 overs, conceding 6 runs with an economy rate of 12.00. Despite the pause in play, India remains well-placed to resume their chase once conditions improve.
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