India managed yet another t20 series win after defeating Sri Lanka in the 3 match series decider in a one-sided affair.
Dhoni chose to bowl after winning the toss in Vizag. His decision proved to be correct as Ashwin scalped the key wickets of Dickwella and Dilshan in the first over of the game.
From there on, it was a struggle for Sri Lanka as wickets fell at regular intervals without any solid partnerships. Some fine bowling performance by Indian spinners, activeness in the field and lacklustre display by Sri Lankan batsmen was the reason for Sri Lankan horror batting performance as they were bowled out for a paltry 82 in 18 overs. Ashwin was the standout Indian bowler. He got 4 wickets for just 8 runs — an Indian record for the best bowling in T20 internationals.
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There was nothing much to worry about in the chase as India registered a comprehensive victory by 9 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan remained unbeaten on 46 while Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 22 as India chased down the required 83 runs in just 13.5 overs to win series 2-1. It is India’s second straight T20 series win.
The win also brought India back to No. 1 position in ICC T20 rankings. Ashwin was adjudged the Man of the Match and also the Man of the Series for 9 scalps.
Watch how the twitter world reacted to India’s dominant display:-
Warning to our Indian fishermen : We have defeated Sri Lanka badly! #INDvSL
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) February 14, 2016
Dhoni collects trophy. Hands it over to a youngster. Walks away. Heartening. #IndvSL
— cricBC (@cricBC) February 14, 2016
2-1! Team India have kept their record intact, of never losing to Sri Lanka in a bilateral series at home, in any format. #INDvSL
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 14, 2016
Moral victory for umpire Nandan and Anil. No SL player ran behind them with stumps and bats in hand. #INDvSL
— cricBC (@cricBC) February 14, 2016
India's biggest win in T20Is in terms of balls to spare!#IndvSL
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) February 14, 2016
The only way Sri Lanka can win this match is by contacting Gurunath Meiyappan.#INDvSL
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) February 14, 2016
Since 9-ball 26 v Aus in Sydney T20 which India helped chase 197, #Dhawan's confidence has taken a big leap. Great signs for India for WT20!
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 14, 2016
Overwhelming win for India. Defeat in first match obviously injured pride and revenge will be sweet. But shouldnt Yuvi have batted no 3?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 14, 2016
India vs Sri Lanka T20 Series:
Man of the match: R Ashwin
Man of the Series: R Ashwin— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2016
That was imperious from Team India. Congrats for winning the series & retaining the no.1 rank. And what a spell by @ashwinravi99! @BCCI
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 14, 2016
Today's record
India's largest T20 win in Wickets
India's larges T20 win in Balls
India's Best Bowling figure
Sri Lanka's Lowest score
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2016
if india keep batting, they can get a lot more, put sri lanka in again and win by an innings #INDvSL
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) February 14, 2016
Following are teams India bowled out for less than 100 in T20 International:
England
Australia
Sri Lanka— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/698909982712942592
Most spinners bowl quicker through the air on turning tracks but not #ashwin , keeps it slow and picks wickets.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 14, 2016
Best Bowling figures for India in T20I:
Ashwin: 4/8 ( Today )
Ashwin: 4/11 vs Aus
Harbhajan: 4/12 vs Eng
RP Singh: 4/13 vs SA— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2016
Ashwin Bowling Spell:
1 1 W 0 1L W
W 0 0 0 2 1
0 W 0 0 0 0
1 0 1 1 0 0Well bowled 👌👌
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2016
It seems, Ashwin is bowling in EA Cricket!
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) February 14, 2016
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I think Ashwin's first couple of overs have kayoed Sri Lanka already…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 14, 2016
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Ah! Dhawan has just despatched two good length balls for two sixes…Normalcy returns to cricket. Early signs of flat pitch.#IndvSL
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 12, 2016
