India Vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav Knocks Go In Vain As Sri Lanka Clinch 2nd T20I By 16 Runs - In Pics

Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel struck blistering fifties in a stunning 91-run stand, albeit in a losing cause as Sri Lanka levelled the series as they beat India by 16 runs in the second T20I in Pune on Thursday. Skipper Dasun Shanaka scored a quickfire unbeaten 56 off 22 balls, while wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis hit a 31-ball 52 to power Sri Lanka to an imposing 206 for 6. In reply, India had a nightmarish start to their chase slumping to 57 for 5 before Axar Patel (65 off 31) and Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 36) raised hopes of an improbable win with a scintillating sixth-wicket stand. However, some tight bowling in the death allowed Lanka to claw their way back into the game as Dasun Shanaka's men gained a much-needed win.

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Updated on: 6 January 2023 3:52 am