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The last match of the 3-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and India was played in Pallikal. After losing the toss in this match, India batted first and scored 137 runs for 9 wickets. However, in response, Sri Lanka also scored 137 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. This resulted in a tie in the match and then a super over took place. However, India won the match in the super over.
Experienced spin all-rounder Washington Sundar came for the super over from India. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera came to bat from Sri Lanka's side. Washington Sundar bowled the first ball of the over wide. After this, he bowled the first valid ball of the over on which Kusal Mendis took a single. On the second ball of the over, Kusal Perera got out while trying to hit a big shot. His catch was taken by Ravi Bishnoi. On the third ball of the over, new batsman Pathum Nissanka came on strike. He wanted to hit a six on the first ball. But he got caught out. In this way, Sri Lanka could score only 2 runs in the super over.
In the super over, the pair of Shubman Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav came to bat for India. Spinner Mahish Teekshana came to bowl the super over for Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav was on strike on the first ball of the over. Suryakumar gave India the victory by hitting a four on the very first ball.
The Indian cricket team whitewashed Sri Lanka in the T20 series at its home. India whitewashed Sri Lanka 3-0 by winning the 3-match T20 series. India won the first match of the series by 43 runs and the second match by 7 wickets. However, now a 3-match ODI series is going to start between Sri Lanka and India from August 2, in which Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be a part of Team India.