IND VS SL 2021: INDIA PLAYING XI'S REPORT CARD FOR THE 2ND ODI
PRITHVI SHAW (4/10)
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After Team India opener Prithvi Shaw hit three boundaries in the first over, it seemed like Sri Lanka were in for another tough powerplay. But an inspired bowling change saw Wanindu Hasaranga castle the opener with a well-disguised googly.
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SHIKHAR DHAWAN (6/10)
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Dhawan was good with his bowling changes and started off well in the chase, but lost his wicket playing across the line to a straightforward leg-break from Hasaranga. He will be disappointed with the dismissal, but he will take pride in keeping his 100% Indian captaincy record intact.
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ISHAN KISHAN (4/10)
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Last match's hero Ishan Kishan took a good catch and pulled off a smart runout, but his primary skillset let him down. After copping a blow, the southpaw chopped on while attempting a loose flashy cut to walk back after scoring just one run.
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MANISH PANDEY (7/10)
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Manish Pandey started confidently before a brief period of dot balls threatened to derail his innings, but recovered superbly to keep India in the hunt after the loss of three wickets. He was extremely unfortunate to be run out at the non-striker's end for a well-made 37.
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SURYAKUMAR YADAV (8/10)
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Suryakumar recorded his maiden ODI fifty in just his second innings in the format and appeared to be a class apart while at the crease. Striking 6 fours and taking on the Sri Lankan bowlers with ease, he took another big step towards sealing a spot in India's white-ball side.
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KRUNAL PANDYA (7.5/10)
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Krunal Pandya bowled a tidy spell, conceding just 37 runs in eight overs. With the bat, the all-rounder steadfastly kept Team India in the hunt with a fighting 35 before losing his off-stump to Hasaranga.
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HARDIK PANDYA (3/10)
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The other Pandya had a forgettable outing. Hardik bowled four overs as he struggled with the heat in Colombo, barely generating any pace. The all-rounder then walked back for a three-ball duck when his team desperately needed him to take control of the innings.
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DEEPAK CHAHAR (9.5/10)
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India's Man of the Match was simply superb in the second ODI. Chahar would've had wickets in the powerplay if not for dropped catches, but still picked up two wickets. Chahar was the driving force behind the run-chase, scoring an unbeaten 69 and taking his team to a victory.
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KULDEEP YADAV (6.5/10)
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Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless in the second ODI, but bowled fairly decently throughout. The leg-spinner still seemed a bit unsettled when the batsmen went after him, but should slowly gain confidence as he plays a run of games.
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BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR (8/10)
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the worst bowler on display in the series opener, but he did well in the second ODI to end up with three wickets. The pace wasn't quite there, though, and one game of rest might serve him well. He made an unbeaten 19 and helped Chahar take India home.
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YUZVENDRA CHAHAL (9/10)
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The pick of India's bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal scalped three wickets in the second ODI. Importantly, he broke the opening partnership and then picked up another in quick succession to slam the brakes on hosts Sri Lanka's charge.
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