Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav experienced a rare batting failure in the final match of the ongoing three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. Coming in at number five, Suryakumar managed to score only eight runs before being dismissed by Asitha Fernando.
The incident took place during the sixth over of India’s innings when they were already struggling, having lost key wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Rinku Singh. Given Suryakumar Yadav’s remarkable batting skills, the Indian management had high expectations from him. Unfortunately, the newly appointed T20I skipper fell short, getting out at a crucial point in the match.
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Suryakumar, known for his preference for aerial shots behind the square, was caught out by a well-placed fielding setup by Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka. Asitha Fernando bowled strategically, enticing Suryakumar to hit the ball straight to Wanindu Hasaranga at deep fine leg.
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Following Suryakumar’s dismissal, Shivam Dube stepped in but struggled against Ramesh Mendis, scoring a slow-paced 14-ball 13 before being outfoxed. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, displaying exceptional skill, had India reeling at 69 for five in 11.1 overs. As of the latest update, India stood at 69 for five, with Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag at the crease, trying to stabilize the innings.
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This match has highlighted the vulnerabilities in India’s batting lineup, particularly under the new leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. Despite the high hopes and potential, the team’s performance has been inconsistent, leaving room for improvement and adjustment ahead of future fixtures.
