With India chasing just 143, Sri Lanka knew that they had to pick up early wickets to stand a chance of winning the game. Unfortunately, left-arm seamer Isuru Udana injured himself in the field and played no further part in the game. Sri Lankan skipper Lasith Malinga believed that this was a turning point for them as he was one of their strike bowlers.
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Malinga said at the post-match presentation ceremony,
India easily chased down the targets with 15 balls to spare and seven wickets in hand. Malinga realized that Sri Lanka were way short of the par score on that wicket and with one bowler short, it was always India’s game to lose. However, he applauded the efforts of the bowlers to take the game as deep as they could.
It remains to be seen if Sri Lanka manage to level the series by winning Friday’s game at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
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