India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 08, 2020, 08:34:40 IST
Comments
Share

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka
19:12 (IST) Jan 07
1wd
Overs2.1
Score13 - 0

N Saini to D Gunathilaka, Another wide! Starts off with a delivery down the leg side, Gunathilaka looks to flick but misses. Pant looks to distract the umpire with an appeal but the umpire already has his hands raised sideways.

19:11 (IST) Jan 07

Navdeep Saini is introduced into the attack in the third over itself. So just a solitary over for Bumrah first up on his return.

19:10 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs1.6
Score12 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, In the air... short! A short one outside off, Fernando is way too early in the pull. It goes off the toe-end but lands safe in the mid on region. A good over from Thakur this.

19:10 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs1.5
Score12 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, Does not hit it well this time! Looks to stroke it on the up through the covers but mistimes it towards that position.

19:09 (IST) Jan 07
1wd
Overs1.5
Score12 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, WIDE! Errs in line and bowls it down the leg side, Fernando looks to flick but misses. Wided.

19:08 (IST) Jan 07
4
Overs1.4
Score11 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, FOUR! A lovely punch this! Made use of the pace of the bowler and this shot also shows how good the wicket is. It is a length ball on middle, Avishka pushes it straight down the ground and it races away to the fence.

19:08 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs1.3
Score7 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, Another back of a length delivery around off, Fernando stands tall and guides it to point.

19:07 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs1.2
Score7 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, On the off pole again, this time Avishka keeps his shape and then guides it to point.

19:06 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs1.1
Score7 - 0

S Thakur to A Fernando, That is a gem to begin with! It has moved away a long way. It initially angles into the off pole but then moves away. Fernando is drawn into playing at it. He does so away from the body and gets beaten. The Indian bowlers are getting good movement up front.

19:06 (IST) Jan 07

Shardul Thakur to partner Bumrah from the other end.

19:05 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs0.6
Score7 - 0

J Bumrah to D Gunathilaka, A good nut to end too! It is on a length, it lands around off and then goes away with the angle. Gunathilaka has a tentative push at it but gets beaten. So a good comeback by the bowler after going for 6 off the first ball.

19:04 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs0.5
Score7 - 0

J Bumrah to D Gunathilaka, On the fuller side and on middle, Gunathilaka works it to mid on. Bumrah is slowly getting into his groove here, the last two deliveries have been good.

19:04 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs0.4
Score7 - 0

J Bumrah to D Gunathilaka, Gets this one right. It is on middle, DG keeps it out.

19:03 (IST) Jan 07
1
Overs0.3
Score7 - 0

J Bumrah to A Fernando, Not such a great delivery that by Bumrah! He looks like a bowler at the moment who is coming back after a period. It is short and outside off, Fernando reaches out for it, he guides it down to third man for one.

19:02 (IST) Jan 07
0
Overs0.2
Score6 - 0

J Bumrah to A Fernando, Cracker of a comeback! Also good keeping from Pant. This is shorter and around off, it jags back in sharply. Cuts Fernando into half as he tries to put bat on ball. It keeps moving away as it passes the batter. Pant dives to his left and stops it with one hand.

19:02 (IST) Jan 07
4
Overs0.1
Score6 - 0

J Bumrah to A Fernando, FOUR! That has been creamed! Fernando is off the mark with a delightful stroke. It is fuller and on off, Fernando just leans into it and caresses it through covers. You need not run for those.

19:01 (IST) Jan 07
2wd
Overs0.1
Score2 - 0

J Bumrah to D Gunathilaka, Sri Lanka are underway straightaway courtesy an extra! Bumrah does gets some swing into the left-hander but the line is down the leg side. The batter misses the flick. Pant dives to his right and gets a hand to it. It goes towards fine leg for one.

18:58 (IST) Jan 07

Done and dusted with the national anthems and we are all set to begin! The Indian players are in a huddle, with skipper Virat Kohli having a word with his troops before they take on the field. Danushka Gunathilaka and Avishka Fernando walk out to open the innings for Sri Lanka. The former will take the strike. The returning Jasprit Bumrah to start the proceedings with the new ball for India. How will Bumrah fare on his comeback from his injury?

18:54 (IST) Jan 07

Both set of players walk out to the middle along with the two match umpires for their respective national anthems. We are not far away from the start of action.

18:46 (IST) Jan 07

Shreyas Iyer is up for an interview with Laxman Sivaramakrishnan. He says they did not expect rain in the last game but before that they had a good chat about how to go about in the series. Mentions there are two games left now and it is important to go in with an important mind-set. States it is important to not feel lethargic during the game and they need to be at their best. Also tells, He has played quite a few games here and it is important to not be complacent and you need to pace your innings nicely and be the best version of yourself. Ends by saying they have prepared well for the game, the opposition bowlers are really good and they know what they need to do.