The final T20I of the three-match series between India and Sri Lanka took place in Pune, where the hosts crushed the visitors by a 78-run margin and clinched the series 2-0. After posting a massive total of 201, Virat Kohli-led side curbed Sri Lanka at just 123.

S??hikhar Dhawan had an excellent day with the bat as he scored the tenth fifty of his career. The left-handed batsman registered a 97-run opening stand with KL Rahul, who also reached his ninth half-century in the shortest format of the game.

Sanju Samson, who had been warming up the bench, was finally included in the playing XI in place of Rishabh Pant. It was indeed a special moment for Samson as he wore the blue jersey?? after five years. The right-handed batsman debuted against Zimbabwe back i??n 2015.

Samson created an unwanted record as soon as he entered the field. The wicket-keeper missed 73 T20Is between two appearances, which is a record for any Indian c??ricketer. Fast ??bowler Umesh Yadav is now second on the list with 65 T20Is.

When it comes to overall figures, then England’s Joe Denly sits at the top of the table, with 79 T20Is missed between two appearances. Another English player Liam Plunkett (74), is second. Samson shares the third spot with Sri Lanka’s Mahela Udawatte, who also missed as many as 73 matches between two appearances.

In the finale at Pune, Samson was promoted up the order as he came to bat at No.3. The Kerala-born left the fans as well as the skipper surprised with his start. Samson hit a six on the very first ball he faced. However, the joy didn’t last long as he got out on the next ball.

In the end, the Indian team won the match, and all the players were seen clicking a group photo with the trophy, but Samson was found missing from the team picture. The absence of him left his fans bewildered. Soon after, the reason came out as to why Samson didn’t join the team celebration.

The opener in Tests for India??, Mayank Agarwal, posted a photo on ??Twitter where Sanju was spotted along with Krunal Pandya, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav.

Them boys ready for the tour! 😬 pic.twitter.com/865UXYJh7S

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 11, 2020

Sanju joined India A team to travel to New Zealand for practice games. The India A side is scheduled to play a practice match against New Zealand starting from January 17.

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Indian captain Virat Kohli is known for scoring tons of runs and breaking the records irrespective of any format of the game. Kohli’s dexterity from the bat is always a treat to watch, and he once again showcased his excellence during the third and final T20 International aga?inst Sri Lanka in Pune, on ?Friday.

Kohli achieved another rare landmark when he became the quickest to reach 11,000 internatio??nal runs as a captain. The right-hander became the second Indian and sixth international skipper to complete the 11,000-run mark.

Kohli grasped th??e milestone in the 13th over after taking a single off Lakshan Sandakan. The Delhi-born accomplished the achievement in 196 innings surpassing former Australia captain Ricky Ponting who did this in 252 innings.

Othe??r captains who ho?ld a similar distinction are Stephen Fleming, MS Dhoni, Alan Border, and Graeme Smith.

Fastest to reach 11000 international runs as captain

• Virat Kohli – 196 innings
• Ricky Ponting – 252 innings
• Graeme Smith – 264 innings
• Allan Border – 316 innings
• MS Dhoni – 324 innings
• Stephen Fleming – 333 innings

In the match, ‘Men in Blue’ thrashed Sri Lanka and sealed the series 2-0.

For the all-round performance, Shradul Thakur was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ award, while Navdeep Saini, who took five wickets in two matches, was gratified with the ‘Player of the Series’ award.

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After crushing their neighbours in the second T20I, India will be in a su??per exciting mode to go into the fi?nale of the three-match series scheduled to be played in Pune.

On the other hand, Lasith Malinga-led? side would be hoping not to repea??t a similar show like Indore. The batting unit looked totally out of colors in the second game. Therefore, one may see a few changes here and there in the Sri Lanka team.

Well, Virat Kohli may not muddle the playing XI, which registered a? clinical victory in Indore T20I. So, the skipper may come with an unchanged Indian side in the series decider.

Head-to-head stats

• Total T20Is played: 18
• India won: 12
• Sri Lanka won: 5
• No Result: 1
• Tied: 0

Match details

• Date: January 10, 2020 (Friday)
• Time: 07:00 PM (IST)
• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Team News

India

With the comprehensive win in the second match, there are fewer chances that Kohli will disturb the winning combination. So, one may expect the same playin??g XI.

Predicted XI: KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli ?(c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yada??v, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah

Sri Lanka

After hurting his back during India’s chase in Indore, it is confirmed that Isuru Udana won’t play in the decider. It also means that Kasun Rajitha is the only pace-bowling replacement left in the squad.

The tourists missed an adequatel?y experienced all-rounder in the second game, and Angelo Mathews, who made a return in the squad after four months, could fill that gap effortlessly.

Skipper Malinga will also have to see whether Oshada Fernando, who copped a blow on his hand in the net-session, would be alright to play in Pune. If Fernando doesn’t play then it will open the doors for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

Predicted XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (wk), Oshada Fernando/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Si?lva, Wanindu?? Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Malinga (c), Lahiru Kumara

Dream 11 Team

• Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant, Kusal Perera
• Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (C), Danushka Gunathilaka, Shreyas Iyer
• All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Shivam Dube
• Bowlers: Lasith Malinga (VC), Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav

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After the exciting series with West Indies in 2019, the Indian team will get back to business in New Year as they lock horns against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series starting on Sunday (January 05).

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwah??ati will host the opening match. As the T20 World Cup is getting near, bo?th the teams will look to test their bench strength in order to find the best combination.

Head-to-head stats

Total ODIs played: 16
India won: 11
Sri Lanka won: 5
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

Match details

Date: January 05, 2020 (Sunday)
Time: 07:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Team News

India

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and opener Shikhar Dhaw?an have been drafted back into the squad, whereas Rohit Sharma, who had an incredible 2019, has been given ??a rest. However, MS Dhoni fans will still miss him on the field. Deepak Chahar has been ruled out due to a stress fracture in his lower back.

Dhawan will open with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer will bat at no. 4, Rishabh Pant and Shivam Dube will be India’s finishers, while Ravindra Jadeja will fill the all-rounder’s slot at no. 7.

Shardul Thakur, Bumrah, and Navdeep Saini likely to hold the pace attack, whereas Kuldeep Yadav might find a place ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal again, thanks to his hat-trick a??gainst West Indies.

Meanwhile, Indian captain Virat Kohli needs just one run to surpass fellow teammate Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in the shortes?t format. Currently, both p??layers have scored 2633 runs in T20Is.

India’s Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Navdeep Saini.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka ?will go with Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella as the openers, with Kusal Perera batting at no??. 3.

Good news for the Lankan fans is that both Angelo Mathews and Lasith Malinga have returned to the side.

Mathews might bat at no. 4 to hold the middle-order. Lahiru Kumara and Malinga will be the pacers, whereas the wri??st spinning duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Lakshan Sandakan might get the place in the playing XI.

Sri Lanka’s Probable XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (c).

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During an ODI match against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2009, India left-handed batsman Gautam Gambhir shared his ‘Man of the Match award’ with young Virat Kohli. Gambhir remained not out on 150 whereas Kohli scored his maiden O??DI century in that game.

“Gambhir wants to share the award with Kohli,” Ravi Shastri announced in front of the cheering crowd.

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