Sri Lanka defeated India by 7 wickets on the basis of the bowlers’ best performance in the final and decisive T20 series. With this win, the hosts won the T20 series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the T20 series for the first time against India and the biggest contributor to the team’s historic win was Vasindu Hassaranga, who scored only 9 runs in his four overs and took 4 wickets in 3 T20s. Hasaranga disturbed Indian batsmen throughout the series and took 7 wickets in 3 matches. For his strong performances, Hassaranga was awarded the Series Award.
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Throughout the tour, Team India batsmen failed to read the ball properly and did not look comfortable in front of them. On his birthday, Hasaranga broke the back of Indian batting. Sri Lankan bowler Sanju Samson made him the first victim in the third T20. He pointed the way to the pavilion to Samson without opening an account. After this, it was Turaj Gaikwad who failed to fully understand the spin bowling of this spin bowler and became LBW with 14 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) took his third wicket in Husband’s innings as he handled India’s innings. Hasaranga sent Emperor Varun in his last over to the pavilion. Hasaranga was awarded the Man of the Match and the Series Award for best bowling in T20 series.
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India captain Shikhar Dhawan, who won the toss, decided to bat first. Dhawan’s decision proved completely wrong and he returned to the pavilion without opening an account in the first over. After the hero, Devadat Padikkal (9) was disappointed with his performance. Sanju Samson (0) and Nitish Rana (6) also failed to capitalize on their good chances. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) and Kuldeep Yadav (23 not out) scored the most runs. In the last over, Kuldeep scored 81 with Chetan Zakaria. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 82 with just 3 wickets in 14.3 overs.
