Twitter Reacts As Dasun Shanaka Guides Sri Lanka To 16-run Win Over India In Thrilling 2nd T20I To Level The Series 1-1
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The second T20I of the three-match series between Hardik Pandya-led India National Cricket Team and Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka National Cricket Team was played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, January 5.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team defeated India National Cricket Team by 16 runs in the thrilling second T20I match to level the series 1-1. The third T20I will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Saturday, January 7.
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Earlier, India National Cricket Team won the toss and opted to bowl first in the match. They made two changes to the playing XI, with one being a forced one. Debutant Rahul Tripathi replaced injured Sanju Samson and star left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh replaced medium-pacer Harshal Patel.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, on the other hand, made no changes to the playing XI and captain Dasun Shanaka told that they anyway wanted to bat first because teams batting first have a better record at the MCA Stadium.
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Captain Hardik Pandya bowled a phenomenal first over, giving away just two runs and on the contrary, Arshdeep Singh bowled a terrible second over that had 3 no-balls and gave away 19 runs.
Opener Kusal Mendis batted very well in the next two overs and helped Sri Lanka register 11 and 15 runs. However, good next two overs from spinners Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal meant that the Lankan Lions were restricted to 55/0 inside the powerplay.
The 32-year-old leggie Chahal got the first breakthrough for India by dismissing Mendis for 52 in the 9th over. Then, Indian bowlers made an outstanding comeback in the match by picking up wickets at regular intervals and restricted Sri Lanka to 138/6 in 16 overs.
In the last 3 overs, Dasun Shanaka demolished the Indian bowling attack and helped his side post 206/6 on the board. The Sri Lankan captain smashed 56 runs off 22 balls, including 2 fours and 6 sixes, and added 68 runs with Chamika Karunaratne.
This was the first time Sri Lanka scored 200+ in a T20I against India since January 2010. Also, overall this was the first time Sri Lanka scored 200+ in a T20I against any opponent since 2018.
Chasing the target, India were off to the worst possible start in the match. Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi and Hardik Pandya all got out inside powerplay as Kasun Rajitha bagged two wickets while Dilshan Madushanka and Chamika Karunaratne picked up one wicket each.
After the dismissal of Deepak Hooda in the 10th over, Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav stitched up an absolutely exceptional partnership of 91 runs in 40 balls.
Pacer Dilshan Madushanka got the breakthrough for his side and broke the crucial partnership by dismissing Suryakumar Yadav in the 16th over. The No.1 ranked T20I batter smashed 51 runs off 36 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes.
In the end, Axar Patel and Shivam Mavi had an incredible 41 runs partnership in 22 balls, before the former was dismissed by captain Dasun Shanaka in the final over and the Men In Blue failed to chase down the enormous total as they were restricted to 190/8.
Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Nail-biting 2nd T20I Between India and Sri Lanka In Pune:
A game to remember for Shanaka. Good contributions from Mendis, Asalanka, Rajitha and Madushanka.
Good job boys🇱🇰❤️
And what an entertaining partnership that was from Axar and SKY👌
A great game of cricket🙌#INDvSL— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) January 5, 2023
Will take this defeat any day if you are wanting to build the T20 core. Many mistakes tonight, and they should look at eliminating them, but that India came so close to weaving a miracle, gives hope #INDvSL
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 5, 2023
Terrific effort from @akshar2026, @surya_14kumar & @ShivamMavi23 but it was the day of the Lankan tigers!! Well played Sri Lanka 👏🏽 #TeamIndia let’s bounce back in Rajkot!! #INDvSL
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) January 5, 2023
Congratulations @dasunshanaka1 for scoring the fastest T20 fifty by a Sri Lankan and to the team for a fantastic win !
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) January 5, 2023
Two closely-contested games. Once more, the team batting first wins at Pune. Dasun Shanaka’s love for India is of another level…takes his game few notches higher vs India. #IndvSL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 5, 2023
Even though the result wasn’t in our favour their performance needs to be applauded! They are the actual game changers! @akshar2026 @surya_14kumar and @ShivamMavi23 @BCCI #INDvSL #T20
— Kinita Kadakia Patel (@KSKadakia) January 5, 2023
Dasun Shanaka continues to dominate against India, not just with the bat, but with the ball as well.
Has just 23 T20I wickets in his career so far, and 14 of them are against India. #INDvSL
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) January 5, 2023
If this is an investment, I will take this result for Team India. This loss could pave the way for a better future. #INDvsSL #INDvSL #shanaka #axarpatel
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) January 5, 2023
Well done guys 👏🏼 super stuff from @dasunshanaka1 @KusalMendis13 Charith at the same time That was tremendous effort from india Where they were @surya_14kumar & @akshar2026 👏🏼#INDvSL
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) January 5, 2023
What a high scoring T20 match…congratulations @OfficialSLC & team india put a good fight #INDvSL
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) January 5, 2023
India go down but what a great fight back led by Axar and SKY. Almost won it #CricketTwitter #INDvSL
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) January 5, 2023
Surya has been a delight to watch. #ClassAct #INDvSL
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 5, 2023
Well played #axarpatel & Srilanka.
No balls & top order failure cost us the match. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/k4GMU9yLya
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) January 5, 2023
Appreciation tweet for Sri Lanka! They lost the first T20I by only 2 runs and fought till the final ball, they lost the toss in Pune and had to bat first, they posted 200+ on the board and defended it at a venue where most teams like to chase. Phenomenal display 👏 #INDvSL
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 5, 2023
Hard luck team india!! Awesome fight!! Well played Srilanka! #sky #axarpatel and even #mavi thanks for giving the hope!! #INDvSL
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) January 5, 2023
Skipper really said “I’ll do it by myself” today.
Excellent show of skill from both bat and ball today @dasunshanaka1 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka wins second T20I by 16 runs. 🏏 #lka #SriLanka #INDvSL #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/VnSQ5VMZX9
— Dasuni Athauda (@AthaudaDasuni) January 5, 2023
I tried so hard and got so far but in the end it doesn’t even matter #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/x1TCsESTIg
— Varad Ralegaonkar (@varadr_tistic) January 5, 2023
The series is all square as 🇮🇳 go down in a thriller 🥺
Nonetheless, that was some terrific hitting from Bapu, SKY and Mavi at the death 👏#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/qAjH12bLyB
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 5, 2023
A fightback that had everything 💪
Axar, Surya & Mavi 💙 jeet liya yaar aapne 🥺#OneFamily #INDvSL @BCCI @akshar2026 @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/ClXyXnUYWk
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 5, 2023
🇮🇳 put up a strong fight to pull things back but 🇱🇰 were the better side tonight!
We’ve got a score to settle in the decider now! 👊
📸: BCCI#PlayBold #TeamIndia #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/7fKj6Znf8f
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 5, 2023
Will take this defeat any day if you are wanting to build the T20 core. Many mistakes tonight, and they should look at eliminating them, but that India came so close to weaving a miracle, gives hope #INDvSL
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 5, 2023
Appreciation post for the Super performers of the Night 🇮🇳#INDvSL #WhistlePodu 🦁💛
📸 : @BCCI pic.twitter.com/daBk0D8MVI— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 5, 2023
Well played, Axar Patel! It was a tremendous knock under pressure! Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s magic man, finishes it in style with both bat & ball! #INDvSL
— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) January 5, 2023
Axar Patel has been a revelation with the bat these last 2 games..loved the fight..good win for SL, but it turned out to be a very good game! #INDvSL
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) January 5, 2023
Round of applause for @akshar2026, @surya_14kumar & @ShivamMavi23 for bringing the game so close after the worst power play against Srilanka. We almost made it but it’s a game and the best team wins. All the best for 3rd game. #INDvSL
— Sagar Khandelwal (@Khandelw13Sagar) January 5, 2023
What an over by Kasun Rajitha under pressure, death bowling masterclass 🔥
Rajitha only conceded 22 runs in four overs and picked up two wickets, on the same surface the Indian specialist pacers went for 138 runs in 10 overs. Incredible! #INDvSL
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 5, 2023
What an innings from Axar Patel 👏😔#INDvSL #TeamIndia
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 5, 2023
Those who were protesting for youth promotion in cricket must be watching the situation now.
Only experience player like axar and Surya leading nd all these ipl fame youth is drowning the team condition to worse#INDvSL— Memer Singh☢️ (@Hrajput_17_) January 5, 2023
This Man deserved a chance in both the T20Is. #INDvSL #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/vUa7sz1vfC
— Harish Siva (@Sivaharish31) January 5, 2023
Surya Kumar yadav should play till last over in though susation
All important matches he is not playing
Overhyped player#INDvSL— bigboss fan boy (@bigbossfanboy) January 5, 2023
Today main drawback to lose the match is “no ball”
In total of 7 “no balls” which paid more than 30 runs
Sri Lanka done good job compare to 1 T20…
India still alive because of Surya and axar 👏👏
Bad performance by arshdeep , not expected from him…#INDvSL— VAMSI (@VAMSI272001) January 5, 2023
The no-balls from India has come back to hurt them pretty badly.🫥#NoBall #INDvSL @Adityakrsaha @RajKotharii @NikhilNaz @vikrantgupta73
— Nadeem khan (@Nadeem2khan1) January 5, 2023
Given how good a day Shanaka is having,I am surprised that Hardik managed to win the toss against him.
Should be proud of that achievement.#INDvSL #CricketTwitter
— Akash Kumar Jha (@Akashkumarjha14) January 5, 2023
Nice plan 👍
Btw well played axar Patel and Shivam mavi#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/Jkw3TCzODK— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) January 5, 2023
The reason for today’s loss is Arshdeep Singh with his 5 no balls everyone did well India gave 7 no balls all together conceding 34 runs. Kudos to Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Mavi for bringing the energy back in the match.Onto decider now #axarpatel #INDvSL #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/YUv2wOavD1
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) January 5, 2023
Well played, Axar. Take a bow! ❤️🏏#INDvSL #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0Ij8fFcWjk
— T.S.Suresh (@editorsuresh) January 5, 2023
Dasun Shanaka after unsold in IPL#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/RFiwEcsZul
— ලසියා 🇱🇰 (@CrizBale) January 5, 2023
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