India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: 'We have to adapt, can't complain about conditions' - Dasun Shanaka

The Rohit Sharma led Team India have beaten the Dasun Shanaka led Sri Lanka quite convincingly. With this, India also whitewashed them and won the three-match T20I series by 3-0 as well. After the win, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that they failed to adapt to the condition well.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. But they had a dismal start as they lost 4 early wickets. However, the captain, Dasun Shanaka, scored 74 off 38 with 9 fours and 2 sixes and helped his side put up a moderate total of 146 runs in their allotted 20 overs. For India, Avesh Khan picked up 2 wickets as well.

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After India’s win, Avesh Khan said, “The wicket was supporting the bowlers, the plan was to just bowl proper line and lengths. The popping crease was slippery the other day (on why he struggled in the 3rd T20I against West Indies), here I just needed to be disciplined.”

“Want to congratulate India for a wonderful performance” – Dasun Shanaka

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a rather successful comeback in the series, said, “The plan was to give Bishnoi and Kuldeep some match practice today, that’s the reason I didn’t bowl. I would stick to the sword celebration (to celebrate a milestone). I have worked hard at the NCA, the trainers there were helpful, that was my preparation for the T20Is and the upcoming Tests.”

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On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan captain said: “Want to congratulate India for a wonderful performance. Need some stitches on the hand (picked up the injury attempting a catch). Been tough without our senior bowlers. Didn’t capitalise on the first six overs today again with the bat. Pace attack has been outstanding throughout last year or so. Not so much about pace but control. This is international cricket, we have to adapt, can’t complain about conditions.”