2nd T20I: We had been one batsman brief – Shikhar Dhawan after Sri Lanka beat India in low-scoring thriller

2nd T20I: After 4-wicket defeat vs Sri Lanka, India captain Shikhar Dhawan reckoned that his group was a batsman brief. However, Dhawan praised the bowlers for displaying the struggle and taking the match to the ultimate over. India misplaced the 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka by 4 wickets (AFP Image)HIGHLIGHTSShikhar Dhawan stated that India had been a batsman brief within the 2nd T20ISeveral India batsmen missed the match after getting recognized as shut contacts of Covid-positive Krunal PandyaDhawan praised the bowlers for taking the low-scoring match to the twentieth overAfter Sri Lanka beat India by 4 wickets to stage the 3-match sequence 1-1, India captain Shikhar Dhawan reckoned that his group was a batsman brief within the low-scoring thriller.

Notably, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey and Ishan Kishan didn’t play for India after getting recognized as closed contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya. BCCI on Thursday stated that as many as 8 Team India remembers had been self-isolating regardless of testing detrimental twice within the final 24 hours. The 2nd T20I, which was scheduled to be performed on Tuesday, was postponed after all-rounder Krunal returned constructive following Rapid Antigen Test.”The surface turned and was a stopping a bit. We knew we were one batter short. We knew we had to construct our innings smartly. We were 10-15 runs short. That would have made the difference,” Dhawan stated after the match in Colombo.India had been off to flying begin and openers Shikhar Dhawan and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 49 runs in 7 overs. However, the going received powerful on the gradual wicket after the departure of Gaikwad. India misplaced solely 5 wickets in 20 overs however on the identical time managed simply 132 runs. Dhawan top-scored for India with 40 runs.Shikhar Dhawan hails the never-say-die angle of bowlers The southpaw additionally praised the bowlers for taking the match to the twentieth over regardless of a low whole. Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Rahul Chahar showcased top of the range spin bowling to place India in control of the match. Sri Lanka had been 6 down at one stage and wanted 20 off 12 balls however with no over of spin left, the hosts capitalized on the chance and chased down the goal with 2 balls remaining.”I am proud of the boys. Never say die attitude is amazing. Hats off to the boys for taking it into the last over,” Dhawan stated hailing the bowlers.Click right here for IndiaAt this time.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.