Sri Lanka gave up the series over the weekend with a pair of losses on Saturday and Sunday and will feel that they threw away strong positions in both contests.
Sri Lanka v India – Third T20
Tuesday 30 July 2024 – 15:30
Pallekelle International Stadium
India found solutions to the problems raised for them by Sri Lanka quite well even if they were aided by a pair of stunning collapses.
The series remains at the Pallekelle Stadium with the track taking more and more turn as the series goes on.
To Win Match
Sri Lanka 23/10 | Tie 25/1 | India 34/100
Sri Lanka need to point the finger at their top performers for the batting collapses but it was well-set players who gave the match away with poor errors.
Pathum Nissanka needs to win T20I matches for Sri Lanka not just be the best batter in a losing effort.
The veterans in the team have let the side down as well with Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis giving up starts.
Matheesha Pathirana keeps providing a wicket threat but he might be giving away a few too many runs to buy those scalps.
Hardik Pandya made important contributions that show that he still has a role with India going forward.
Pandya held his nerve with the ball and stuck to the plans set by the new team brains trust.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the future star of this side and his efforts continue to distinguish him and endear him to crowds and pundits.
Ravi Bishnoi has thrived when the ball has turned and will be the big weapon for India in the third match as well.
Verdict: India 34/100
There doesn’t seem to be any way back for Sri Lanka but they will need to stop the rot when it comes to batting collapses.
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