During the third and final T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Pun𓂃e, Indian captain V🦋irat Kohli hit an elegant lofted drive off Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews.
It happened on the second delivery of the 17th over when King Kohli put on display an extension of his defense to hit a stunning six down the ground. Having used minimal power for the shot, it was all about timing as far as the 31-year🌊-old batsman was concer🔴ned.
“There you go. A huge and wonderful shot downtown for a maximum. India has found a very good number six. Brilliant! Understand the game very well. Picks the gap gets two, next ball in the slot and it disappears”, said the commentators on air.
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Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul score quick fifties
India, who were asked to bat first by Sri Lankan skipper La💝sith Malinga got off to a flying start, thanks to the brilliant opening partnership between Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul, who added 97 runs. Both went on to complete their respective half-centuries.
However, after their dismissals, quick wickets seemed to derail the Indian innings. And after c⭕aptain Kohli got run out for a 17-ball 26, it appeared like the Men in Blue would not be able to finish their innings well.
Manish Pandey, who was promoted up the order, h🦄ad other ideas as he cut loose and took the Lankan bowlers to the cleaners. He remained unbeaten on an 18-ball 31 at a strike rate of 172.22 as India finished at 201/6 in their stipulated 20 overs.
