26 February 2022, 22:28 PM
That's it for tonight. India pack Sri Lanka and the T20I series 2-0. Sri Lanka have a lot to improve on and learn from this fixture. Thank you for joining us tonight, we'll be back tomorrow with more cricketing action for the 3rd T20I between India and Sri Lanka which will be taking place at Dharamsala only.
Take care and Good night.
26 February 2022, 22:22 PM
India sail over Sri Lanka with ease
India win 2nd T20 to seal series 2-0 with one match to go. With this win, Rohit Sharma has become the T20I captain with most ever wins at home. Thanks to the efforts from Shreyas Iyer 74 (44), Sanju Samson 39 (25) & Ravindra Jadeja 45 (18). Dominance in batting from India, Sri Lanka outclassed by the Men in Blue, India win by 7 wickets to take 2-0 lead in the series.
India-186/3 (17.1 overs)
26 February 2022, 22:19 PM
SIR JADEJA SHOW
Ravindra Jadeja 40 off 16 balls, punishing the Lankan bowlers to extent. Great innings from the all-rounder, Shreyas Iyer also doing what he does best, getting runs fast.
India-176/3 (16.1)
26 February 2022, 22:05 PM
BIG OVER for India
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gets India in cruise mode. 72 runs for India in the last 30 balls, Jadeja gets two boundaries from the 15th over, 17 runs in total from that one with Iyer at the other end waiting for his chance. India in a comfortable place now.
India- 153/5 (15 overs), Shreyas 69 (40) & Jadeja 18 (9)
26 February 2022, 21:48 PM
Sanju Samson departs
Sanju Samson with three SIXES on Kumara, slower one from the pacer and Sanju picks it right on spot, the other two were smacked by pure timing from youngster. But, he's gone for 39 after nicking it behind to first slip, Kumara gets another wicket.
Sri Lanka were looking for a wicket and they've got it now.
Sri Lanka- 128/3 (13 overs)
26 February 2022, 21:37 PM
Shreyas completes FIFTY with a SIX
Shreyas Iyer looking in song tonight for India. Maximum down the ground from the right-hander to complete his half century. Sanju on the end is currently struggling with his timing, Iyer taking the charge alone to the Lankan bowlers for now. Sanju Samson needs to get going now.
Sri Lanka- 91/2 (11 overs), Shreyas Iyer 54 (31) & Sanju Samson 16 (18)
26 February 2022, 21:27 PM
Shreyas Iyer with back-to-back SIXES
Right-hand batter Shreyas Iyer smacks Jayawickrama for back to back maximums, steps out of his crease and hits two similar looking strokes to take some pressure off Sanju Samson for his slow start.
India-70/2 (9 overs), Shreyas 43 (25) & Sanju 6 (12)
26 February 2022, 21:21 PM
Sanju Samson walks in
Right-hand batsman Sanju Samson walks in at number 4 for India, Praveen Jayawickrama, Left arm spinner comes into the attack for Sri Lanka. Iyer and Samson taking a good look at the pitch.
India- 51/2 (7 overs), Shreyas 28 (18) & Sanju 2 (7)
26 February 2022, 21:18 PM
KISHAN GONE
First match hero Ishan Kishan goes for 16 off 14, Kumara gets his man. After being hit on the head by Kumara, Kishan never looked comfortable and in the same flow as he was in the previous fixture.
Ishan Kishan caught by Shanaka Bowled by Kumara
26 February 2022, 21:09 PM
Back to back FOURS from Shreyas
Youngster Shreyas Iyer gets going now in the 5th over, Iyer smacks left-arm pacer Binura for three boundaries in 3 balls to get India going.
India-44/1 (5 overs), Shreyas 23 (14) & Kishan 16 (14)
26 February 2022, 20:59 PM
Close Battle at Dharamsala
Sri Lanka looking to stay in the series. Impressive start from the Lankan pacers, Shreyas Iyer & Ishan Kishan to steady the ship for India now.
India- 22/1 (3 overs), Shreyas 5 (6) & Kishan 14 (10)
26 February 2022, 20:53 PM
Rohit Sharma GONE!
Skipper Rohit Sharma departs for 1 off 1ball, bowled by Chameera. After a disappointing performance from the bowling department, let's see if India can continue their dominant run in the T20I's.
India-9/1 (1 over),
26 February 2022, 20:26 PM
Sri Lanka 183/5 after 20 overs
Opener Nissanka 73 off 51 with skipper Shanaka's explosive innings of 47 off 19 at the end gets Sri Lanka build a competitive total of runs. Sri Lanka's plan of starting slow and saving wickets, looks like it worked for them for now, let's see what plan Sri Lanka have planned in the bowling department for India.
In last four overs, Sri Lanka scored 71 runs and Shanaka smacked 23 runs off the last over against Harshal Patel.
26 February 2022, 20:20 PM
Shanaka & Nissanka attack Bumrah & Patel
Shanaka and Nissanka, pushing it forward by attacking Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. First Patel smacked for two maximums and a boundary. After that, Jasprit Bumrah taken to the cleaners with back to back boundaries.
Sri Lanka- 144/4 (18 overs), Shanaka 16 (7) & Nissanka 73 (51)
26 February 2022, 20:14 PM
FIFTY UP for Nissanka
Opener Nissanka, who started his innings slow, completes his FIFTY with a boundary. He is looking dangerous now for India, eyeing that 150-160 runs total for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka- 111/4 (16 overs)
26 February 2022, 20:07 PM
Bumrah STRIKES!
Dinesh Chandimal first smacks Bumrah for a four then gets caught by captain Rohit Sharma at covers, Bumrah tried to bowl a yorker but got smacked down the ground for a four. The very next ball he takes the pace off and catches Chandimal off guard
Sri Lanka- 103/4 (15 overs)
26 February 2022, 19:58 PM
Nissanka packs Bhuvi for two FOURS
Opener Nissanka still at the crease, India eye his wicket as the batter getting settled can be dangerous, two fours off that over from Bhuvneshwar. Experience man Dinesh Chandimal playing a supporting role for Nissanka.
Sri Lanka- 92/3 (13 overs), Chandimal 4 (5) & Nissanka 43 (35)
26 February 2022, 19:58 PM
Nissanka packs Bhuvi for two FOURS
Opener Nissanka still at the crease, India eye his wicket as the batter getting settled can be dangerous, two fours off that over from Bhuvneshwar. Experience man Dinesh Chandimal playing a supporting role for Nissanka.
Sri Lanka- 92/3 (13 overs), Chandimal 4 (5) & Nissanka 43 (35)
26 February 2022, 19:49 PM
Harshal strikes now!
Shreyas Iyer takes a sublime catch to send right-hander Mishara back to the pavilion. Good variation from the young bowler, mixing up his bowling with slower ones, good captaincy from Rohit Sharma too trusting his bowlers.
Sri Lanka- 76/3 (11 overs)
26 February 2022, 19:48 PM
Back to back wickets for India
Chahal gets the second man now, last match hero for Sri Lanka Asalanka goes for 2 off 5 balls. Bad call from Asalanka to take the review, it looked plumb. India loooking to corner Lankan batters now.
Sri Lanka- 71/2 (10 overs), Nissanka 27 (25)
26 February 2022, 19:36 PM
Jadeja traps Danushka
Ravindra Jadeja, first smacked away for 2 sixes and a boundary, gets his man now. Danushka Gunathilaka gone for 38 runs off 29 balls caught by Venkatesh Iyer. What looked like a slow start, now slowly turning into a smart one.
Sri Lanka- 69/1 (9 overs)
26 February 2022, 19:34 PM
Jadeja & Chahal into the attack now
Chahal's first over went for 7 runs and Jadeja gives away 9 runs. Sri Lanka batters finally opening their arms now and making it up for the slow start.
Sri Lanka- 41/0 (7 overs)
26 February 2022, 19:17 PM
Harshal Patel into the attack
Change of bowling from India, Harshal Patel starts his spell, gets smacked twice for a four, one down the leg-side from Gunathilaka and the other one from Nissanka over point.
Sri Lanka- 25/0 (5 overs)
26 February 2022, 19:10 PM
Bumrah & Bhuvneshwar asking questions
3 overs and just one boundary off the 18 balls, some tight bowling effort from Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, full of movement and pace. Sri Lanka openers steadily looking to build and taking a good look at the conditions.
Sri Lanka- 13/0 (3 overs), Nissanka 2 (5) & Gunathilaka 7 (13)
26 February 2022, 18:58 PM
Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts the bowling for India
Play and a miss by the Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka. Bhuvneshwar getting good swing at Dharamsala. Good first over for India, just 2 runs off it, some tight bowling from Kumar.
Sri Lanka- 2/0 (1), Nissanka 1 (4)& Gunathilaka 1 (2)
26 February 2022, 18:40 PM
Ishan Kishan: Feeling very good to be here and be part of the team and performing well as a youngster when we get the opportunity. We will look to do the same thing today as well. Wicket looks pretty dry. There might be some moisture, but looks pretty fine.
26 February 2022, 18:36 PM
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal. (Unchanged)
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Dasun Shanaka(c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
26 February 2022, 18:29 PM
TOSS- India win the toss and Rohit Sharma elects to bowl first.
26 February 2022, 18:11 PM
Match conditions- The match is unlikely to stop due to any rain but it will stay cloudy, according to the reports. No chances of rain in evening.
Toss at 6.30 pm IST. Stay tuned with us for all the live updates.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Hello and welcome to live coverage of 2nd T20 between India and Sri Lanka to be played at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh.
The toss coming up at 6.30. Stay tuned in for latest updates.
