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In the second T20 match of the five-match series between India and Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam, Sri Lanka struggled against the Indian bowlers and managed only 128 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Harshita (33), Chamari Athapaththu (31), and Hasini Perera (22) were the main contributors. For India, Sreecharani and Vaishnavi Sharma took two wickets each, while Kranthi Goud and Sneh Rana claimed one wicket each. Sri Lanka suffered an early setback losing a wicket in the very first over and then lost wickets at regular intervals, which restricted their scoring.
News Article:
India Dominate Sri Lanka in Second T20, Restricting Them to 128/9
Visakhapatnam: India’s bowlers put on a dominant display in the second T20 international against Sri Lanka, restricting the visitors to a paltry 128/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The match, part of a five-match series, took place in Visakhapatnam earlier today.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat but was immediately put on the back foot when Vishmi Gunaratne was caught and bowled by Kranthi Goud in the very first over. Captain Chamari Athapaththu attempted to counter-attack, hitting a quick 31 off just 19 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), but her dismissal in the 6th over to Sneh Rana stalled the innings.
Harshita Madavi (33 off 32 balls, 4 fours) tried to steady the ship, but Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships and maintain a consistent scoring rate against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. Hasini Perera also contributed 22 runs.
Indian bowlers Sreecharani and Vaishnavi Sharma were the pick of the bowlers, each claiming two wickets. Kranthi Goud and Sneh Rana chipped in with a wicket apiece. Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the final over, including two run-outs, further highlighting their struggles.
With a modest target to chase, India will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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