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The Indian cricket team secured a decisive victory in the rain-interrupted second T20I against Sri Lanka, sealing the ongoing three-match series with a commanding seven-wicket win at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, July 28.
India navigated the rain-disrupted match with exceptional composure, clinching an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. This victory marks a promising start for both newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and regular T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav’s post-match chat goes viral.
The second T20I encounter between India and Sri Lanka was marked by frequent interruptions, disrupting play several times. The match faced an initial delay of 45 minutes, followed by further stoppages during India’s chase, ultimately reducing the innings to just eight overs.
In the rain-affected match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, India’s pursuit of 78 runs in eight overs against Sri Lanka was swiftly adjusted after only three deliveries due to the weather conditions.
Earlier, Sri Lanka had set a target of 161/9 in their allotted 20 overs. India encountered an early setback when Sanju Samson was dismissed for a golden duck by Maheesh Theekshana. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal (30), captain Suryakumar Yadav (26), and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (22*) guided the Indian team comfortably to victory, securing a seven-wicket win with nine balls to spare.
Post-match, there was a notable scene of Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir engrossed in a lengthy discussion at Pallekele. While the specifics of their conversation remained undisclosed, it appeared to involve a thorough review of the game, likely focusing on pitch conditions and strategic insights.
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