India Continued its dominance in the T20 series against Sri Lankatook an unassailable 3-0 lead with Won by eight wickets In the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed the familiar blueprint, bowling clinical up front followed by ruthless chasing. Sri Lanka were restricted to a modest total after losing wickets at regular intervals, leaving India with a straightforward target to chase. The chase was never in doubt as India won with 40 balls to spare, underscoring the gap between the two sides so far in the series.
Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma destroyed Sri Lanka’s batting in the third T20 match.
Renuka Singh Thakur (4/21) made an immediate impact with the new ball, swinging it quickly and destabilizing Sri Lanka’s top order. Hasni Perera Provided early resistance with a few boundaries and a quick 25 including an audacious scoop, but India quickly tightened the screws. Deepti Sharma broke the opening stand by getting out Chamari AthapaththuWhich struggled to move forward and was destroyed trying to increase speed.
After this, Renuka made quick decisive strikes, first dismissing the in-form Perera and then dismissing him by being caught and bowled. Harshita SamarawickramaHis spell left Sri Lanka at 32/3 and effectively ended their innings, He attacked again later to trap Nilakshika Silva Leg before, concluding with a memorable comeback performance. Meanwhile, Deepti continued her remarkable consistency by taking 3 for 18 and equaled Megan Schutt’s record as the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20I with her 151st wicket. Although Kavisha Dilhari And imesha dulani Adding 40 runs, Deepti ensured Sri Lanka never escaped, restricting them to 112/7, which was well below par on the surface.
Renuka Singh Thakur passes through Sri Lanka!
The match-winning 4-fer saw him crowned Player of the Match in the 3rd T20I 🏆🔥#Cricket #INDWvSLW #renukasingh #India #3rdT20I pic.twitter.com/ooTI0Di1Jw
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Shafali Verma’s fireworks seal a great deal for India
Pursuing a modest goal, Shafali Verma Another breathtaking performance from the top order made the contest one-sided. After three initial dot balls, the explosive opener immediately changed gears, dancing down the track to hit an 83-metre six over long-off and set the tone for the chase. From there, he barely put a step wrong, timing the ball well and punishing anything that came loose.
Shafali scored an unbeaten 79 runs with the help of 11 fours and three sky-high sixes, registering her second consecutive half-century and making fun of the target. spinner Kavisha Dilhari India’s progress slowed down for some time by getting out Smriti Mandhana And jemima rodriguesBut the outcome was never in doubt. Shafali produced a brilliant all-round performance to complete the chase with a four and confirm India’s supremacy in the series with two matches still left.
🔥 Shafali storm continues!
Shafali Verma’s back-to-back explosive half-centuries against Sri Lanka!
69* in the second T20I, followed by an unbeaten 79* in the third – pure dominance at the top!#Cricket #ShaifaliVerma #3rdT20I #INDWvSLW #India pic.twitter.com/HNhQ0fQ8tE
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The series ended with authority as India took a 3-0 T20I lead with two games remaining
Shafali Verma’s stormy inning of 79* runs gave India an emphatic victory by 8 wickets.
Scorecard: https://t.co/ZBFewLWkBx#Cricket #INDWvSLW #India #3rdT20I, pic.twitter.com/TgmA3lEMiw
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Also read: IND-W vs SL-W: Smriti Mandhana breaks Suzie Bates’ record in T20Is
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