Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal both claimed three-wicket hauls, while outstanding maiden fifties from Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar led to India remarkable 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka and India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead to sealing the series in a closely contested game of the second One-day international.
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| An unbeaten 84-run partnership between Deepak Chahar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar © ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images |
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 2nd ODI match between Sri Lanka and India, played on July 20, 2021, at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This match was part of India's tour of Sri Lanka, a 3-match One-day international series where India beat Sri Lanka by 3-wickets.
Match Highlights
India secured a remarkable 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI and lead the series with 2-0 in the three-match series.
Sri Lanka Innings :
Sri Lanka posted 275 for 9 in their 50 overs with Charith Asalanka was the top-scorer with brilliant 65 off 68 balls - which included 6 fours.
Avishka Fernando contributed a solid 50 off 71 balls featuring four-fours & a six, Chamika Karunaratne played a quick-fire unbeaten 44 off 33 balls - who hitting 5 fours with a strike rate of 133.33.
Minod Bhanuka added 36 runs off 42 balls with 6 fours, Dhananjaya de Silva contributed 32 off 45 balls with a boundary and Dasun Shanaka hit 16 off 24 balls with a boundary.
India Bowling :
For India, Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the best bowlers for India - each claiming 3 wickets, while Deepak Chahar captured 2 wickets.
India Innings :
In reply, India reached the target with 3 wickets remaining in 49.1 overs with Deepak Chahar was the starred with an unbeaten 69 off 82 balls featuring including seven fours and a six.
Suryakumar Yadav supported with a fluent 53 off 44 balls - who hitting 6 fours with a impressive strike rate of 120.45, Manish Pandey contributed 37 off 31 balls with 3 fours and Krunal Pandya added 35 off 54 balls contained 3 fours.
Shikhar Dhawan made 29 off 38 balls featuring 6 fours, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar remained a unbeaten 19 off 28 balls with 2 boundaries.
Sri Lanka Bowling :
Wanindu Hasaranga was the Sri Lanka’s best bowler - who taking 3 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs, Dasun Shanaka, Kasun Rajitha and Lakshan Sandakan each claimed one wickets.
Player of the match :
Deepak Chahar was named Player of the Match for his match-winning all-round performance to scoring an unbeaten 69 off 82 balls after claiming 2 wickets for 53 runs in 8 overs.
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