The recent T20 International (T20I) series got to be one of the most sensational finishes in the history of cricket. Played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on the 30th of July, 2024,The India National Cricket Team vs. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the match witnessed the National Team from India manage a stunning Super Over victory, marking off a 3-0 whitewash of the hosts, the National Team of Sri Lanka. This article will give you through every minute detail of the unforgettable match, including the important moments, performances, and the final scorecard.
Match Overview
| Details | Information |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Toss | Sri Lanka, elected to field first |
| Series | India tour of Sri Lanka |
| Season | 2024 |
| Player of the Match | India, Washington Sundar |
| Player of the Series | India, Suryakumar Yadav |
| Series Result | India won the 3-match series 3-0 |
| Match Number | T20I no. 2769 |
| Match Days | 30 July 2024 – night (20-over match) |
| T20I Debut | Chamindu Wickramasinghe |
| Umpires | Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka, DRS) |
| TV Umpire | Lyndon Hannibal (Sri Lanka) |
| Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka) |
- This was really a good display by both groups in this T20I as at different times the game kept tilting to each side. Hours due to rain and the match finally getting underway, the time spent waiting was worth it. At the toss, Sri Lanka won it and opted to field, and India batted first.
- Despite a pretty rusty start, India somehow managed to put up a total of 137/9 in their 20 overs with crucial contributions from Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag. In the response, Sri Lanka also matched this score of 137/8 in their 20 overs, thereby forcing the need for a super Over in which India won.
India’s Innings: A Struggle for Stability
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (lbw b Theekshana) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Shubman Gill (st Mendis b Hasaranga) | 39 | 37 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 105.40 |
| Sanju Samson (c Hasaranga b Wickramasinghe) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rinku Singh (c Pathirana b Theekshana) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) (c Hasaranga b Fernando) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 |
| Shivam Dube (c BKG Mendis b RTM Mendis) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Riyan Parag (c RTM Mendis b Hasaranga) | 26 | 18 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 144.44 |
| Washington Sundar | 25 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 138.88 |
| Ravi Bishnoi (not out) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj (run out Mendis) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 137/9 | 20 Ov | RR: 6.85 |
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asitha Fernando | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| K.Mendis | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- India’s innings started on an extremely sour note as Yashasvi Jaiswal perished in only the second over. Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh didn’t contribute much, and India found themselves reeling at 14/3. The Lankan bowlers and mainly Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga put pressure on the Indian batsmen with their tight lines and variations.
- But then Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag joined forces to keep them in the chase with some recovery work. Gill made 39 from 37; Parag sent 26 off 18 balls into the pile. They stitched together 54 for the sixth wicket in their attempt at keeping India in the hunt.
- They lost wickets at regular intervals, but Washington Sundar’s late cameo of 25 off 18 balls helped them to a respectable total of 137/9 at the end of 20 overs.
Sri Lanka’s Chase: A Dramatic Collapse
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Pathum Nissanka (c Parag b Ravi Bishnoi) | 26 | 27 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 96.29 |
| Kusal Mendis (lbw b Ravi Bishnoi) | 43 | 41 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 104.87 |
| Kusal Perera (c & b Singh) | 46 | 34 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 135.29 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Charith Asalanka (c Samson b Washington Sundar) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ramesh Mendis (c Shubman Gill b Singh) | 3 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis (c Singh b Yadav) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe (not out) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Maheesh Theekshana (c †Samson b Yadav) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Asitha Fernando (not out) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 10 | |||||
| TOTAL | 137/8 | 20 Ov | RR: 6.85 |
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.66 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riyan Parag | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3.50 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- On the chase of 138 runs, the start was good enough by Sri Lanka, with Pathum Nissanka at first and Kusal Mendis later on, putting up 58 runs for the opening wicket. Kusal Perera then took charge with a well-made 46 off 34 balls that took Sri Lanka close to the target.
- Unfortunately, on their side, much like in their defeat in this T20I series, their middle-order literally caved in. From 110/2, they crashed to 137/8, courtesy of some brilliant bowling from unsung heroes Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav. Both scalped important wickets in the death overs of the match.
The Super Over: A Nail-Biting Finish
- The match headed to overtime play—a Super Over—with the scoreboard equals. Batting first in the one-over game, Sri Lanka managed just 2 runs as both Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka fell to some brilliant bowling by Washington Sundar.
- India needed just 3 runs to win the Super Over and the game as well. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front, sweeping the first ball bowled by Maheesh Theekshana to the boundary and sealing a memorable win for India.
Key Performances and Takeaways
- Composed Innings from Shubman Gill: Gill’s 39 runs were of prime importance to get balance for India’s innings after the shakiness at the top. With a calm approach under pressure, this was a very good pointer to his potential for becoming a future star for India.
- Rinku Singh’s All-Round Show: Rinku was lively with the ball in the Super Over but had a big role to play in the revival of India’s innings during their run chase.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy: Suryakumar, leading the Indian side, made several bold decisions, including bringing himself to bowl the final over of the regular game, knowing that he could just tie the match.
Sri Lanka, though comfortably poised, again witnessed their middle order collapse like a house of cards, which was purely due to better temperament in such pressure situations.
Conclusion
India national Cricket team vs Sri Lanka national Cricket Team Match Scorecard just seals in the unpredictability and excitement that the game of cricket carries forth. Though outplayed for the better part of the game, the Indian resilience and inability of the Lankans to finish off meant that one witnessed one of the most stunning finishes in T20I history. As India sealed the series 3-0, there must have been a treasure trove of memories of a match which will be etched in the memory for years to come.
FAQs
Ans: India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the short format series, hosted by Sri Lanka, as they sealed the series in the Super Over in the series decider.
Ans: Sri Lanka batted first and managed just two runs off the Super Over, and India overhauled it with a boundary off the first ball.
Ans: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, and Suryakumar Yadav fired for India, and Kusal Perera for Sri Lanka.
Ans: As a result of the draw in total runs scored by either side, a Super Over was bowled, to which India managed to be the winner with a score of 4.
Ans: The match was held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka.
