IND Vs SL, 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal Guide India To Seven-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka - In Pics

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in a rain-affected second T20I match played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Suryakumar Yadav invited Sri Lanka to bat first and restricted them to 161 runs after 20 overs. Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets whereas Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh shared a couple of wickets each. India's batting was interrupted by rain which led to the cut in the overs and a revised target of 78 runs was set for eight overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav completely bamboozled the Sri Lanka bowling attack and helped India win the match with seven wickets and nine balls to spare.

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Updated on: 29 July 2024 10:23 am

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Charith Asalanka congratulates Hardik Pandya | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka congratulates India's Hardik Pandya for their team's win over Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Suryakumar Yadav watches his shot against Sri Lanka | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav watches his shot during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Maheesh Theekshana celebrates Rishabh Pant's wicket | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana celebrates the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal runs to pavilion as the rain interrupts the play | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal runs to pavilion as the rain interrupts the play during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Ramesh Mendis hits a six against India | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Ramesh Mendis hits a six during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Hardik Pandya celebrates Kusal Perera's wicket | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

India's Hardik Pandya celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Ravi Bishnoi celebrates Wanidu Hasaranga's wicket | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

India's Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Wanidu Hasaranga during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Kusal Perera plays a shot against India | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera plays a shot during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Ravi Bishnoi is congratulated for taking the wicket of Pathum Nissanka | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

India's Ravi Bishnoi is congratulated by his teammates for taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

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Arshdeep Singh celebrates wicket of Kusal Mendis Eranga Jayawardena

India's Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis with teammates during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.