IND v SL 2020: Cricket fraternity praises Shikhar Dhawan as his 52 helps Team India to 201/6

KL Rahul also made 54 runs, continuing his good form.

KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan added 97 runs for the first wicket | AFPThe Indian team was asked to bat first after losing the toss by Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga in the all-important third T20I of the series which is being played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. With India winning the second T20I in Indore, Sri Lanka needed to win this one to square the series.

India made three changes bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal, Manish Pandey and Sanju Samson in the game. Meanwhile, Angelo Mathews and Lakshan Sandakan came in for Lankans.

Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul started off well, adding 97 runs for the first wicket. Dhawan who made 52 showed immense aggression in his innings, hitting 7 fours and 1 six, while Rahul continued his good form, making 54 runs and hitting 5 fours and 1 six. Virat Kohli ran himself out for 25 runs, while Samson hit a first-ball six on his return, and then got out LBW the next ball. Iyer and Washington Sundar also fell cheaply.

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It came down to Manish Pandey, who got unexpected help from Shardul Thakur as the duo took India 201/6 in 20 overs. Pandey remained unbeaten on 31 in 18 balls (4 fours), while Thakur slammed 22* in 8 balls with 2 sixes and 1 four. 

Lakshan Sandakan was the pick of Sri Lankan bowlers with 3/35 in his four overs.

The Indian cricket fraternity was extremely happy with Shikhar Dhawan’s return to form and the aggressive way in which he batted. They showered him with praise and we have some of the best tweets for you.  

 

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 10 Jan, 2020

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