India achieved a 3-0 sweep of the T20I series against Sri Lanka, concluding with a dramatic super over win in their final match on Tuesday.
India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Sri Lanka with a dramatic super over win on Tuesday. Despite Sri Lanka being well-placed in their run chase, Suryakumar Yadav’s unconventional strategy—using Rinku Singh as a bowler in the 19th over and then bowling the final over himself—proved pivotal. From a strong position at 110/1, Sri Lanka collapsed to 137/8 in 20 overs. In the super over, India outplayed the hosts to secure the victory. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised Suryakumar’s captaincy on social media, highlighting his effective use of bowlers. Rinku Singh, making his T20I debut, bowled a crucial 19th over, taking two wickets for just three runs, while Suryakumar’s final-over performance and subsequent super over win earned high praise from his teammates. Washington Sundar also lauded Suryakumar’s tactical decisions and his own impactful performance. India completed a 3-0 clean sweep in their T20I series against Sri Lanka with a nail-biting super over victory on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, initially in a strong position, faltered dramatically due to Suryakumar Yadav’s innovative captaincy. His decision to employ Rinku Singh as a bowler in the 19th over and to bowl the final over himself proved decisive. After being well-placed at 110/1, Sri Lanka collapsed to 137/8 in their 20 overs.
In the super over, India dominated once more, sealing the win and completing the series sweep. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif took to social media to commend Suryakumar’s tactical brilliance, calling him “Rohit Sharma’s protégé” and praising his strategic moves.
Rinku Singh, making his T20I debut, had an impressive performance, taking two wickets for just three runs in the crucial 19th over. He had been instructed by Suryakumar to stay prepared for such situations, and his timely bowling significantly contributed to the match’s turning point.
Washington Sundar, who also shone with both bat and ball (scoring 25 runs and taking 2-23), expressed admiration for Suryakumar’s creative approach. He praised Suryakumar for his bold decision to bowl in high-pressure situations, and Sundar’s own performance in the super over—restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs—was pivotal in securing the series win.
Suryakumar’s unconventional decisions and his own crucial final-over performance, combined with Rinku Singh’s debut success, demonstrated a strategic depth that led India to a memorable series victory.
