3rd T20I Highlights | Sri Lanka vs India 2024

Summary

In the thrilling third T20 International between Sri Lanka and India, India's batting lineup faced challenges with several early wickets. Despite a strong start, India struggled to 137 for 8, with Chamid Vikram Singh and Ravi Bishnoi shining. Sri Lanka, needing 138, fought hard but ultimately lost in a nail-biting super over, sealing India's 3-0 series victory. The match was marked by exceptional fielding, crucial partnerships, and a dramatic finish.

Takeaways

• 🏟️ The match was the third T20 International between Sri Lanka and India at the P Sara Oval.
• 🔄 India opted to field first after Sri Lanka captain Suranga Lakmal won the toss.
• 💼 Four changes were made to the Indian team with Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube included.
• 👍 Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson were highlighted as talented youngsters in the Indian lineup.
• 🚫 Sanju Samson was dismissed early, scoring a duck, caught by Wanindu Hasaranga off the bowling of Vikram Singh.
• 🎯 Vikram Singh had a strong performance, taking multiple wickets including that of the Indian captain.
• 🏹 Chamid Karunaratne and Kusal Perera were key to Sri Lanka's chase, with Karunaratne scoring a notable 43 runs.
• 🚀 Ran Parag played a crucial role in the Indian innings, hitting two sixes and a four in his over.
• 📉 Sri Lanka faced a collapse in the final overs, losing several wickets and ending up with a close chase.
• 🔥 The match went to a super over, with both teams scoring 137 runs each, leading to an intense finish.
• 🏆 India won the match and the series 3-0 with a miraculous play in the final moments, showcasing their fighting spirit.

Q & A

Which cricket match is the script describing?

The script describes the highlights of the third T20 International between Sri Lanka and India at the P Sara Oval.

Who won the toss and what decision did they make?

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.

What changes were made to the Indian team's lineup?

Four changes were made to the Indian team's lineup, with Sanju Samson, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube being included.

Who is mentioned as a key player for India's batting lineup?

Shubman Gill is mentioned as a key player for India's batting lineup.

What significant achievement is mentioned for Sri Lankan cricketer Vikram Singh?

Vikram Singh is mentioned as having his cap number 108 for Sri Lanka in T20s, indicating a significant milestone.

What was the situation when India's captain, Virat Kohli, was dismissed?

India's captain, Virat Kohli, was dismissed for eight runs when India was at 30 for four.

How did Sanju Samson perform in this match?

Sanju Samson was dismissed early in the match, scoring a duck (zero runs from four balls).

Which player is mentioned as having a significant impact on Sri Lanka's performance?

Kusal Perera is mentioned as having a significant impact on Sri Lanka's performance with his batting.

What was the final score of the match before the super over?

The final score of the match before the super over was 137 all out for both teams.

How did India manage to win the match in the super over?

India managed to win the match in the super over by scoring enough runs to set a target that Sri Lanka couldn't achieve, resulting in a 3-0 series win for India.

What was the final outcome of the series?

India won the series 3-0 against Sri Lanka.

Outlines

00:00

🏏 T20 International Match Highlights

The script begins with a description of the T20 International cricket match between Sri Lanka and India. India won the toss and chose to bowl first. The commentary discusses the changes in the Indian team, with four players rested and new ones introduced, including Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube. The focus is on the performance of the Indian team, particularly the opening partnership and the potential of young players like Shubman Gill. The Sri Lankan team is also highlighted, with the mention of a new cap and the importance of players like Vikram Singh. The script captures the excitement of the game with descriptions of wickets, catches, and batting strategies.

05:05

📉 India's Batting Struggles and Sri Lanka's Fielding

This paragraph details India's batting challenges during the T20 match. The Indian skipper, Shikhar Dhawan, is dismissed early, and the team faces a tough situation with multiple wickets falling. Sri Lanka's fielding is praised, especially for their brilliant catches and stops. The summary includes specific moments such as Sanju Samson's dismissal, the pressure on the Indian team, and the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill. The paragraph ends with India struggling at 48 for 5, indicating a difficult position for the team.

10:05

🚀 Ran Parag's Aggressive Batting and Sri Lanka's Response

The script shifts focus to Ran Parag's aggressive batting for India, who is determined to turn the game around with powerful shots. Despite facing a challenging situation, India starts to score runs, with Parag hitting boundaries and sixes. The Sri Lankan team's response is also covered, as they begin their chase with a steady start, showing intent to win the match. The summary highlights key moments, including the dismissal of Shanil and the Sri Lankan team's progress towards their target score.

15:08

🔄 Sri Lanka's Batting Performance and Close Finish

This paragraph captures the essence of Sri Lanka's batting performance, with a focus on the partnership between Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendes. Their exceptional running between the wickets and aggressive shot selection bring Sri Lanka close to victory. The summary includes the excitement of the 100-run partnership, the dismissal of Mendes after a well-made 43, and the critical wicket of the Sri Lankan captain. The paragraph concludes with Sri Lanka needing just a few runs for victory, setting up a tense finish.

20:11

🏆 India's Dramatic Win and Series Victory

The final paragraph describes the dramatic conclusion of the T20 match and the series. Sri Lanka, despite a strong batting performance, ends up in a super over with India. The summary highlights the intense moments, including the super over, the misfield that allowed India to score, and the final wicket that led to India's victory. The script ends with India winning the series 3-0, with a focus on the winning moment and the emotional aftermath for both teams.

Keywords

💡T20 International

T20 International refers to a cricket match played between two countries under the Twenty20 format, which is a fast-paced, shorter version of the sport with each team playing a maximum of 20 overs. In the video, it is the format of the match being played between Sri Lanka and India, highlighting the high stakes and competitive nature of international cricket.

💡Toss

In cricket, the toss is a pre-game event where the team captains toss a coin to decide which team will bat or bowl first. In the script, it is mentioned that 'he won the toss', indicating a crucial moment that can influence the strategy and outcome of the match.

💡Batting first

Batting first is the decision made by the team that wins the toss to start the game by batting. It is a strategic choice that can be influenced by pitch conditions and team strengths. The script mentions 'decided to have a bowl, first India will be batting first', showing India's initial strategy for the match.

💡All-rounder

An all-rounder in cricket is a player who is skilled both in batting and bowling, contributing to the team's performance in multiple ways. The script refers to 'the all-rounder', indicating the importance of such players in the team's overall performance.

💡Wicket

A wicket in cricket is the dismissal of a batsman, which can occur in various ways such as being bowled, caught, or run out. The script frequently mentions 'wicket', emphasizing the critical moments in the game when a team gains an advantage by dismissing an opponent.

💡Over

An over in cricket consists of six consecutive deliveries bowled by the same bowler. It is a basic unit of play in the game and is crucial for setting fielding strategies and scoring opportunities. The script mentions 'over' in the context of bowlers completing their overs and the impact on the game's flow.

💡Run rate

Run rate is the average number of runs scored per over in a cricket match. It is a key statistic for assessing a team's scoring pace and is critical in limited-overs cricket like T20s. The script refers to 'strike rate average', which is closely related to run rate, indicating the importance of scoring quickly in the match.

💡Fielding

Fielding in cricket involves the actions of players in trying to prevent the scoring of runs and to get the batsmen out. The script highlights 'Sri Lanka have been brilliant, on the field, today', showcasing the importance of fielding in influencing the match's outcome.

💡Super Over

A Super Over is an additional over of play used to determine the winner of a cricket match when the scores are tied after both teams have batted. The script describes 'they will need just three runs, to win this and win the series' in the context of a Super Over, emphasizing the high-pressure situation and the decisive nature of this extra play.

💡Captaincy

Captaincy in cricket refers to the leadership role of the team captain, who makes strategic decisions during the game. The script commends 'his captaincy has been very impressive', indicating the impact of strong leadership on the team's performance.

💡Series

In cricket, a series refers to a group of matches played between two teams over a specific period. The script mentions 'take the series 3-0', referring to the overall outcome of the set of matches and the significance of winning a series for both prestige and morale.

Highlights

India wins the toss and decides to bat first in the T20 International against Sri Lanka.

Four changes in the Indian team with Sanju Samson and Chman Gil returning to the lineup.

Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube are part of the World Cup winning campaign and are playing in this match.

Washi Sunan Sund is the right-arm spinner and all-rounder playing in the match.

Khalil makes a comeback in the India-Zim series after 5 years.

Vikram Singh is expected to step up for Sri Lankan cricket in this match.

Sanju Samson gets out early, caught by Hanga off the bowling of Vikram Singh.

India's captain, Su Kumar, dismissed for eight runs, caught by Pana.

Ran Parag scores two sixes in an over, showing his power in the death overs.

Shanil steps out and gets dismissed by Hanga for 39 runs.

India scores 137 for 8 in their innings, with Chamid Vikram Singh taking three wickets.

Sri Lanka needs 138 runs to win the match and the series.

Kusal Perera and Nanka play a crucial partnership, bringing up Sri Lanka's 100 runs.

Kusal Mendes gets out after scoring 43 runs, Sri Lanka at 111 for 2.

Sri Lanka loses their third wicket with Indu Hanga going for just three runs.

Ramesh Mendes takes the wicket of the Sri Lankan Captain, who goes without scoring.

Sri Lanka ends with 132 for 7, needing three runs to win in the super over.

India fights back brilliantly in the super over, but Sri Lanka only needs a few runs to win.

Sri Lanka misfields, allowing India to score four runs and win the match and the series 3-0.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome to the highlights of

the third T20 International between Sri

Lanka and India at the P La

international cricket

stadium a short while

ago he won the toss because Su Kumar

yadav called wrong

decided to have a bowl

first India will be batting first saak

Karim take us through

India on expected Lions Russell four

changes here four players rested Sanju

Samson gets another look in chman Gil

comes back we see Rinku Singh Shivam du

part of the World Cup winning campaign

he's there now Washi Sunan Sund the

right of spinner and the allrounder he

finds a play s Khalil made a come back

in the India Zim series after 5 years

gu a look in in today's

encounter good evening Scott styres Sri

Lanka for you yeah expected change I

felt from singer coming in on

deu for dun

shanaka he cap number 108 for Sri Lanka

in t20s so something to look forward to

maybe he is the

future they'll obviously take a little

bit of time to see what's an offer on

the pitch and then Express themselves

that's what y j Wall's good at strike

rate average you put those two together

he is a phenomenal player in his early

days oh absolutely yeah he's

tremendously talented the fascinating

storyline for me what will be India's

batting lineup will Su Kumar yov comeing

at say six or seven to give others an

opportunity all depends I think on how

well this opening partnership bats sh

McGill another hugely talented young

youngster

and I think if Sri Lankan cricket have

to step up and they need to take the

game forward cricketers like Vikram

Vikram sing need to get a look

in there not express space BS in the

130s Vikram singer and this is a vot of

confidence as well giving him that first

over cracked that was tossed up it made

sure he got a big stride in and not too

close to the ball

he's got enough he's got enough heavy

Outfield but it'll run

away is that straight is that straight

he's bleeding

given I did mention when you're playing

The Sweep you got to make contact the

Indian batters they take the chance off

the stumps they usually very good at it

this time jall misses

B tracking coming up organization is out

pitching outside off impact in line

wickets hitting give me the onfield ire

Ravi you can stay with your AUD edition

of out I will let you know when you're

on screen you're on screen now you can

make a

signal yeah that looked dead he misses

so he goes for 10 it's 11 for one after

two he sliced that that's deep point

taken Sanju Samson's gone again and a

wicket for Vikram a

Singa who was eager to get going was

under a little bit of pressure goes for

the big shot does not connect well the

thickish outside edge high in the end

hanga judges it to Perfection takes a

very good catch hanga and that's the

first Wicket for Vikram Singa Sanju

Samson he gets a duck a four ball duck

for him 12 for

two oh that's slower but it's in the air

who's getting underneath it P wants it

he takes

it fielders coming in from

everywhere first it was Jas jwal this

time another leftand Rinko Singh he

wanted to go out stepping out was not in

control at all high in the air Pana does

well he calls for it and he takes it

gleefully in the

end as three gone for

India goes back for one is 14 for three

is hit that well that's

four aing in line This Time Around easy

pickings for shman Gill that will be his

first

boundary you can't keep that shot too

long but there's a Fielder right

there deep F leg position to

Perfection I think option was right by

sua mid Bon fin leg was in the circle

got the high of the bat and wanindu

hanga takes it the start but asita

Fernando G for Sri Lanka in this over

he's been rewarded with the big Wicket

of the Indian Skipper Su Kumar gone for

eight India 30 for four

in the Gap runs in excellent effort from

Pana definitely saves

two this is what happened oh certainly J

that earn the Applause of chamid the

vikr singer but he

certainly felt the pain straight away

now all of a sudden you have a situation

in case if Maisha KH ball chamid Vikram

Singh has bowled out and you only have a

Fernando balling his second over to of

death

overs gives himself room another diving

stop from

hasaranga Sri Lanka have been brilliant

on the field

today that's it Ramesh Mendes not the

greatest delivery but it doesn't matter

that was a bit of a juggle for kusal

Mendes but India's fifth Wicket is down

and that's dubet

outside the off stump looks like it held

up in the wick just a bit you could hear

that Nick almost here in the dressing

room the second floor Ramesh Mendes

picks up his first Wicket he

goes but 13 or 14 deliveries India are

in a spot of bother in fact more than

one 48 for 5

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down the ground that's full I think a

boundary after quite a while after 33

balls that's a very long time

lovely

hit up and over short extra cover that's

a

boundary full toss into the crowd she

goes ran parag every time the Bowers

have heard in length or line he's taken

full toll of that mistake does the same

on this occasion this man is losing

confidence

he goes again hit it well enough two

Sixers in the over India making their

move ran per has decided that if it's in

his ark it is going out of the park but

way too full from hang it's not dipping

on the batter that's the problem yes

tosit bow it a little

slower that'll be the 50 partnership it

gets through it'll be four

this is easy stamping nicely Ball by

Wanga slowed it down and beaten on the

air and vanu hanga finally picks up his

first Wick and that to the big picket of

shanil stepped out didn't get to it knew

it as soon as he stepped out the second

step when he was stepping out was very

hesitant goes after a well made 39

upset with himself and rightfully so

India are 102

for6 that's in the air here's an

opportunity deep midwicket takes

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it ran parak is a player in the death

overs he can be powerful he can be

brutal ran parag the batsman dismiss

caught by Mendes B by hanga for 26

india5 for7

this gone straight timing was very good

much needed boundary for

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India that's a beautiful shot connects

with it well and that will run away for

the second boundary in the

over that's a beautiful shot and the Gap

they need a lot more of these to India

short ball this could be all the way is

it no it's going to it will bounce

over wi early with the call and it does

go all the way for six and much needed

this could have been

taken in fact should have been taken at

this level he had the hide they just

bmed it over unlucky Cham

sing oh it's picked him

up he comes back shows the fight

an attempted reverse sweep once again

Bat gets stuck in the tur and dik Shana

has his

third Washington goes for 25 India 137

for8 final

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ball they're going to try and get

through if he hits he's out he does

brilliant

Fielding great way to finish the inning

Sri Lanka 20 overs of

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Excellence ping it quicker 105 clicks

Cal Mendes strikes go and S is the last

man to go this is a brilliant by Sri

Lanka so Sri Lanka it'll take some

chasing it's a tough Wicket to bet on

they will need 138 to pick up their

first win of the

series your thoughts saak Karim 138 how

do you see this Chase pum nanka average

28 a strike rate 119 getting better all

the time

battled Authority in the previous game

nanka and his

partner kusal Pereira kusal

Mendes 25 average 134 can always go up

here we go first

ball looking for that swing in gets it

to swing late KH there's a slip in place

for him

Hamed but not quite as well as he would

have liked but it's running

away first boundary yes it is Beats the

Fielder teased him all the

way got that in the Gap yes it's pass

the Fielder that's a Top Shot not an

easy shot to play on a slow

pitch in the Gap that's four no doubt

about

that wow n

now that's an option that is an option

and he gets it away quite

well oh dropped

dropped Mohammad SJ great areas induced

a genuine outside edge in and

out there goes a sweep and there goes

the boundary kosal Mendes needed it he

was getting frustrated you could see

that he was looking to manufacture

shots another short delivery this time

in front oh

no he's got wrong

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footed will that be called a wide or did

it touch something was it an edge was it

off the

glove is that another Miss for Sanju

Samson just there

the right

glove thums it down the ground and it

will be four that's a very good hit and

the 50 is up for Sri

Lanka oh he chipped it in the air you

ask for a wicket here it is simple catch

it long

on an unusual shot though his bowling

leg breaks and he's looking to chip it

onto the on side I reckon he got it a

lot lot better than he expected to and

hence

enough time for parag to run around will

they got the

Breakthrough he goes for 26 it's 58 for

1

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straight down the ground beautiful shot

one bounce

[Applause]

four this gone fine work again C gives

it up so backto back

[Applause]

boundaries we'll get some more runs here

poor delivery from wash

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under nicely done by kusal Perera hangs

on the back foot and punches it away

nicely didn't try to hit it hard and Sri

Lanka moving along

nicely this has been a feature of this

partnership the running between the

wickets has been exceptional and that

single brings up the 100 for Sri Lanka

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nicely done again a late cut this time

around from kusal Perera he's playing a

brilliant Innings

here that's close that's

close umpire unmoved I given it second

time in the series Ravi bishnoi as soon

as he goes for the review the umire

signaled out but it's kosal Mendes who

takes the

review B tracking coming up Edition is

out pitching outside off impact in line

wickets hitting give me y field ire Ravi

you can stay with your what is the

edition of out you're on screen now you

can make a

signal the right decision made in the

end K menes has to walk back after a

well made 43 Sri Lanka lose their second

on 11 1

Z oh it's gone high is this the Wicket

they needed it's bishoy under it

and he does really well stunning

catch just under 100 km an hour

Sky kept his eyes on the ball and held

on to it finally a good catch from Ravi

bishnoi and India still belied they're

in

it third Wicket down one indu hanga goes

for just three Sri Lanka 117 for three

got him with an outside edge is he yes

giving it and walk straight

[Applause]

away nice seam

ption yeah a good catch by Sanju Samson

he dropped to our two in this game

matter most charas Lanka is a

finisher that was a fantastic delivery

to get rid of the Sri Lankan Captain

Gone without scoring Sri Lanka 117 for

4 in place leg slip conventional

slip five field fielders inside the

circle

anticlimax they'll push hard again for

two fielders deep they should make it

easily

exactly what they need no risk Cricket

at this

stage it's gone high should be out

should be taken Rinku takes the catch a

brilliant bowling

change he cannot anything wrong except

he had a failure today his captaincy has

been very impressive out of nowhere R

king into the attack and he gets the big

one the big

fish Jan so

well wasn't that sh to play that

horizontal strokes but nevertheless a

good knock by kusal 46 of 34 Sri Lanka 1

29 for

five he's gone high and into the crowd

is he no it's going to be

out brilliantly caught the for fielders

out on the leg side Works once

again he's going down to the wire it was

shot no Pace at all to work for Ramesh

Mendes bottom of the bat and a good

catch at De M I thought the option was

right or spinner against the right

hand but raes mes just couldn't get the

distance or the elevation oh the

power rames Mendes he's gone for three

Sri Lanka 132 for

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six shot there's a man out there though

he's going to take the catch and he does

the skipper pick picks up his first

Wicket and it was nowhere near the bat

almost the bottom of the

bat oh he's going down to the wire

surely not the third time for Sri Lanka

and settle better coming the Mendes who

has batted so well in this series is the

latest batter to walk back to the

Pavilion gone for one Sri Lanka 132 for

seven that might be close

was it off the

pad they're going upstairs to take a

look roll

it okay freeze it there there's a spike

clear Spike when the ball is next to the

glove uh give me the on on fil Ravi I

recommend you change your orientation

from not out to out I'll let you know

when you're on screen you're on screen

now you can make good is outstanding

review from India

it will be overturned and that man

cannot believe

it six off three now who wants to be a

hero first ball for tier 132

for8 hatrick

ball and they will

run good

work now it will be the debutant on

strike five of

two go go straight they're going to come

back for two Sky

the he gets home that'll end up being a

super

over India have fought brilliantly this

was the last

B I smashed it got the middle of the bat

but couldn't get the elevation shman Gil

good throw but just not accurate

enough a better throw would have had the

non striker in trouble

kosal per better well will be at the non

Striker end as kosal Mendes is that the

strikker end against Washington

Sund it'll be a wide to get it

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started he's gone high it's gone

straight down the throat though this

should be a wicket first

ball good safe hands in the

Outfield this occasion the slowness of

the pitch

got decent amount of bat K janit Pera

and in the end easy catch at Deep SAR by

bishnoi he's dism without scoring in the

first ball Sri Lanka two for

one in the slot once more should be out

and is

out and here have done it they have

ended the super over

quickly they will need just three runs

to win this and win the series Series 3

no and only found the field at midwicket

and he was waiting there like a HW to

take it and ring K Singh he cannot do

anything wrong in this

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game oh misfield that should run away

for four and it does India somehow have

pulled out a

miracle and they will celebrate with

another Victory and take the series 3-0

the winning moment car ball it was sud

Kamar knew it he' swept his way

throughout the

series and it's a very very difficult

situation for Son of Gia in the dressing

room what does he say to his team after

that that man he be celebrating as his

team

should the other next part of it

is how do they pick themselves up for

that ODI series confirming where we

stand here in the third t20i in

Pele and the scores finished 137 a piece

after Sri Lanka mve cruising

along throughout that

chase Su kamay two for

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five for