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India thrash Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to win T20I series 2-1
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22:04 India thrash Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to win T20I series 2-1
India win by 9 wickets!
India win three-match T20I series 2-1
India 84-1 (13.5 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
No boundaries for the last three overs but India are not at all bothered. They content to take the easy singles on offer and get to the target without any further hiccups.
Senanayake completes his spell as he concedes four runs in his final over to finish with no wickets, while giving away 22 runs in his four overs.
Gunaratne bowling slow medium pacers, looking to mix his pace but India are happy to pick three singles from his second over.
Part-timer Dilshan comes into the attack. The off-spinner also keeps it quiet, giving away four runs with both Rahane and Dhawan managing to find the gaps at will to pick up easy singles.
Rahane drives a full delivery from Gunaratne straight down the ground for two runs followed by a single.
Dhawan looks to paddle it fine but gets a top edge which goes over the keeper for two runs.
Sri Lanka just seem to be going through the motions and are happy to see the Indians do it in singles.
But Dhawan has had enough. He goes after Gunaratne and lofts a full delivery over mid-off for a six to raise the 50-run stand and drives the next ball through the covers for a four to take India to victory.
Dhawan finished unbeaten on 46 from as many balls, while Rahane made 22 as India literally cruised untroubled to the target, winning with 37 balls to spare.
Sri Lanka never recovered from Ashwin's magical spell with the new ball, as he claimed three wickets in his first two overs before finishing with splendid figures of four for eight in four overs.
India win by 9 wickets!
India win three-match T20I series 2-1
India 84-1 (13.5 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
No boundaries for the last three overs but India are not at all bothered. They content to take the easy singles on offer and get to the target without any further hiccups.
Senanayake completes his spell as he concedes four runs in his final over to finish with no wickets, while giving away 22 runs in his four overs.
Gunaratne bowling slow medium pacers, looking to mix his pace but India are happy to pick three singles from his second over.
Part-timer Dilshan comes into the attack. The off-spinner also keeps it quiet, giving away four runs with both Rahane and Dhawan managing to find the gaps at will to pick up easy singles.
Rahane drives a full delivery from Gunaratne straight down the ground for two runs followed by a single.
Dhawan looks to paddle it fine but gets a top edge which goes over the keeper for two runs.
Sri Lanka just seem to be going through the motions and are happy to see the Indians do it in singles.
But Dhawan has had enough. He goes after Gunaratne and lofts a full delivery over mid-off for a six to raise the 50-run stand and drives the next ball through the covers for a four to take India to victory.
Dhawan finished unbeaten on 46 from as many balls, while Rahane made 22 as India literally cruised untroubled to the target, winning with 37 balls to spare.
Sri Lanka never recovered from Ashwin's magical spell with the new ball, as he claimed three wickets in his first two overs before finishing with splendid figures of four for eight in four overs.
21:41 India set for easy win after SL fold for 82
India 58-1 (10 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard8
Leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna comes into the attack in place of Senanayake, who bowled three overs for 18 runs.
Dhawan looks to sweep a full delivery but is struck on the pads as a confident appeal for LBW is turned down. He is trying to unsettle the spinners with the sweep shot but so far has not been very convincing.
Chameera generating good pace and getting some bounce too. Rahane pulls a short ball through square leg and picks two runs followed by a single off the next. India keep the scoreboard moving as they pick three singles from the next three balls as gently cruise towards the target.
Left-arm spinner Milinda Siriwardana comes into the attack. Two singles from the first two balls before Dhawan reverse paddles it fine for a four followed by three more singles to make it nine runs from the over.
Medium pacer Asela Gunaratne is called into the attack. He makes a tidy start, conceding just four runs as India are content to play it safe.
India are cruising towards victory as they reach 58 for one in 10 overs, needing another 25 from the remaining 10 overs for victory.
Dhawan is looking in control on 28 from 31 balls, while Rahane is on 14 from 16 balls.
India 58-1 (10 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard8
Leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna comes into the attack in place of Senanayake, who bowled three overs for 18 runs.
Dhawan looks to sweep a full delivery but is struck on the pads as a confident appeal for LBW is turned down. He is trying to unsettle the spinners with the sweep shot but so far has not been very convincing.
Chameera generating good pace and getting some bounce too. Rahane pulls a short ball through square leg and picks two runs followed by a single off the next. India keep the scoreboard moving as they pick three singles from the next three balls as gently cruise towards the target.
Left-arm spinner Milinda Siriwardana comes into the attack. Two singles from the first two balls before Dhawan reverse paddles it fine for a four followed by three more singles to make it nine runs from the over.
Medium pacer Asela Gunaratne is called into the attack. He makes a tidy start, conceding just four runs as India are content to play it safe.
India are cruising towards victory as they reach 58 for one in 10 overs, needing another 25 from the remaining 10 overs for victory.
Dhawan is looking in control on 28 from 31 balls, while Rahane is on 14 from 16 balls.
21:26 Rohit out for 13, India lose 1st wicket
India 35-1 (6 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Dhawan being very watchful with his shot selection. After three dot balls from Fernando, he makes a short ball on the leg side, pulling it fine for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Senanayake continues as Dhawan picks a single from the first ball. Rohit gets into the thick of things as he comes down the track and lofts the second ball over mid-on for a huge six. He again chips down the track but this time the bowler adjusts well and Rohit drives it down the ground for a single.
First bowling change for the visitors as Dushmantha Chameera comes into the attack. The first ball is on the leg side as Rohit helps it round the corner, for a boundary fine on the leg side.
However, the bowler gets revenge from the very next delivery with the wicket of Rohit, who is trapped leg before wicket for 13.
Rohit is caught on the crease to a full straight delivery as he looks to play it across the line but misses it completely.
A glimmer of hope for Sri Lankans as they get Rohit cheaply, however, they don't have much of a score to defend.
Ajinkya Rahane gets off the mark with a splendid boundary, cutting a short wide delivery over the point fielder for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Despite that wicket, India are off to a good start, scoring 35 for one in six overs with Dhawan on 16 and Rohit on four. They need another 48 runs in 14 overs at under 3.5 runs per over.
India 35-1 (6 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Dhawan being very watchful with his shot selection. After three dot balls from Fernando, he makes a short ball on the leg side, pulling it fine for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Senanayake continues as Dhawan picks a single from the first ball. Rohit gets into the thick of things as he comes down the track and lofts the second ball over mid-on for a huge six. He again chips down the track but this time the bowler adjusts well and Rohit drives it down the ground for a single.
First bowling change for the visitors as Dushmantha Chameera comes into the attack. The first ball is on the leg side as Rohit helps it round the corner, for a boundary fine on the leg side.
However, the bowler gets revenge from the very next delivery with the wicket of Rohit, who is trapped leg before wicket for 13.
Rohit is caught on the crease to a full straight delivery as he looks to play it across the line but misses it completely.
A glimmer of hope for Sri Lankans as they get Rohit cheaply, however, they don't have much of a score to defend.
Ajinkya Rahane gets off the mark with a splendid boundary, cutting a short wide delivery over the point fielder for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Despite that wicket, India are off to a good start, scoring 35 for one in six overs with Dhawan on 16 and Rohit on four. They need another 48 runs in 14 overs at under 3.5 runs per over.
21:15 India off to a steady start after SL fold for 82
India 12-0 (3 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Veteran Dilhara Fernando to bowl the second over. The first ball moves away which Rohit defends and he carefully blocks the next two balls before he takes a single from the fourth ball and Dhawan also picks a single from the next delivery.
A tidy start from Fernando, giving away just two runs, both Indian openers are watchful at the start.
Dhawan gets another boundary as he pulls a short ball from Senanayake through midwicket and picks a single from the next ball.
Rohit defends the last three balls as India reach 12 for no loss in three overs.
India 12-0 (3 ovs) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Veteran Dilhara Fernando to bowl the second over. The first ball moves away which Rohit defends and he carefully blocks the next two balls before he takes a single from the fourth ball and Dhawan also picks a single from the next delivery.
A tidy start from Fernando, giving away just two runs, both Indian openers are watchful at the start.
Dhawan gets another boundary as he pulls a short ball from Senanayake through midwicket and picks a single from the next ball.
Rohit defends the last three balls as India reach 12 for no loss in three overs.
21:03
India 5-0 (1 ov) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Sri Lanka try to imitate India's tactics by getting off-spinner Senanayake to open the bowling. The first ball is on the pads as Rohit tucks it on the leg side for a single to get off the mark.
Shikhar Dhawan survives an appeal for LBW before he gets his front foot across and sweeps the fifth ball square for a four.
India 5-0 (1 ov) vs SL 82 | Scorecard
Sri Lanka try to imitate India's tactics by getting off-spinner Senanayake to open the bowling. The first ball is on the pads as Rohit tucks it on the leg side for a single to get off the mark.
Shikhar Dhawan survives an appeal for LBW before he gets his front foot across and sweeps the fifth ball square for a four.
20:46 Ashwin takes 4 to send Sri Lanka crashing for 82
SL 82-all out (18 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Chameera defends the first three balls from Jadeja before he slog sweeps the fourth ball over the leg side for a four. He makes room and somehow taps the next ball on the off-side for a single to get five runs from the over.
Jadeja finishes with good figures of one for 11 in four overs on a wicket which offered a lot of assistance to the spinners.
Bumrah comes back as Raina is taken off despite taking two wickets in his previous over.
After trying a few slower balls, Bumrah bowls the deadly yorker which comes in sharply to break through Fernando's defences to bowl him for one.
Sri Lanka are bowled out for a paltry 82 in 18 overs with only two batsmen managing to score in double digits. Shanaka was the top scorer with 19, while Perera made 12 while the rest of the Sri Lankan batsmen failed to come to grips with the wicket offering a lot of assistance to the spinners.
SL 82-all out (18 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Chameera defends the first three balls from Jadeja before he slog sweeps the fourth ball over the leg side for a four. He makes room and somehow taps the next ball on the off-side for a single to get five runs from the over.
Jadeja finishes with good figures of one for 11 in four overs on a wicket which offered a lot of assistance to the spinners.
Bumrah comes back as Raina is taken off despite taking two wickets in his previous over.
After trying a few slower balls, Bumrah bowls the deadly yorker which comes in sharply to break through Fernando's defences to bowl him for one.
Sri Lanka are bowled out for a paltry 82 in 18 overs with only two batsmen managing to score in double digits. Shanaka was the top scorer with 19, while Perera made 12 while the rest of the Sri Lankan batsmen failed to come to grips with the wicket offering a lot of assistance to the spinners.
20:36 Raina's double strikes cripples Sri Lanka further
SL 74-9 (16 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Bumrah, who has three overs in hand, comes back. Senanayake takes a single from the first ball before Perera looks to heave it over the leg side but fails to make proper connection.
Two balls later, he is beaten by the slower one outside the off-stump before he takes a single from the fifth ball as just two runs come from the over.
Raina comes back and he gets the wicket of Senanayake, caught behind for eight.
That appeal was not convincing though but umpire Anil Chaudhary gives that out and Senanayake looks angry as he makes his way back.
Two balls later, Raina gets the wicket of Perera for 12 as Jadeja comes up with a superb catch, running to his left at sweeper cover.
Dushmantha Chameera gets two singles in the over while Dilhara Fernando blocks the last ball of the over.
SL 74-9 (16 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Bumrah, who has three overs in hand, comes back. Senanayake takes a single from the first ball before Perera looks to heave it over the leg side but fails to make proper connection.
Two balls later, he is beaten by the slower one outside the off-stump before he takes a single from the fifth ball as just two runs come from the over.
Raina comes back and he gets the wicket of Senanayake, caught behind for eight.
That appeal was not convincing though but umpire Anil Chaudhary gives that out and Senanayake looks angry as he makes his way back.
Two balls later, Raina gets the wicket of Perera for 12 as Jadeja comes up with a superb catch, running to his left at sweeper cover.
Dushmantha Chameera gets two singles in the over while Dilhara Fernando blocks the last ball of the over.
20:26 Ashwin claims 4 wickets as SL struggle with the bat
SL 69-7 (14 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Perera has a lot of experience of playing in Indian conditions having in the IPL for a few seasons.
Two singles from the first two balls before Perera punches a wide delivery through the covers for his first boundary.
Pandya attempts a slower ball but ends up giving away a wide as he gives away nine runs in his second over.
Dhoni looking to finish off the fifth bowler's quota as part-timer Suresh Raina is called into the attack. The first ball goes straight, a rare sight today, before he beats Senanayake with one that turns a lot.
He strokes the next ball through the off-side for two runs and picks a single on the leg side two balls later as three come from Raina's first over.
Ashwin, who picked four wickets in his first spell, comes back. Senanayake slog sweeps the first ball over midwicket for just a single. Dhoni showing a lot of confidence in Ashwin as he employs two slips to the left-hander Perera, who flicks the third ball to long-on for one.
Senanayake goes after a wide delivery but manages to drag it on to the leg side for one before Perera defends the last two balls.
Ashwin finishes with amazing figures of four for eight in four overs, India's best bowling figures in T20 Internationals.
Sri Lanka are struggling on 69 for seven in 14 overs.
SL 69-7 (14 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Perera has a lot of experience of playing in Indian conditions having in the IPL for a few seasons.
Two singles from the first two balls before Perera punches a wide delivery through the covers for his first boundary.
Pandya attempts a slower ball but ends up giving away a wide as he gives away nine runs in his second over.
Dhoni looking to finish off the fifth bowler's quota as part-timer Suresh Raina is called into the attack. The first ball goes straight, a rare sight today, before he beats Senanayake with one that turns a lot.
He strokes the next ball through the off-side for two runs and picks a single on the leg side two balls later as three come from Raina's first over.
Ashwin, who picked four wickets in his first spell, comes back. Senanayake slog sweeps the first ball over midwicket for just a single. Dhoni showing a lot of confidence in Ashwin as he employs two slips to the left-hander Perera, who flicks the third ball to long-on for one.
Senanayake goes after a wide delivery but manages to drag it on to the leg side for one before Perera defends the last two balls.
Ashwin finishes with amazing figures of four for eight in four overs, India's best bowling figures in T20 Internationals.
Sri Lanka are struggling on 69 for seven in 14 overs.
20:17 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka lose 7th wicket, India in control
SL 54-7 (11 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Jadeja ends Shanaka's struggles as the right-hander inside edges it back on to his stumps to be bowled for 19.
Shanaka is the only Sri Lankan batsmen to score in double digits. He struggled in the last over against Jadeja and looked to get off the strike with a steer to thirdman but only managed to deflect it on to the stumps.
Sachithra Senanayake defends the rest of the over as Jadeja registers a wicket maiden to leave Sri Lanka in further strife at 54 for seven in 11 overs.
Jadeja and Ashwin have combined taken five for 11 in six overs, including two maiden overs.
SL 54-7 (11 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Jadeja ends Shanaka's struggles as the right-hander inside edges it back on to his stumps to be bowled for 19.
Shanaka is the only Sri Lankan batsmen to score in double digits. He struggled in the last over against Jadeja and looked to get off the strike with a steer to thirdman but only managed to deflect it on to the stumps.
Sachithra Senanayake defends the rest of the over as Jadeja registers a wicket maiden to leave Sri Lanka in further strife at 54 for seven in 11 overs.
Jadeja and Ashwin have combined taken five for 11 in six overs, including two maiden overs.
20:13 Prasanna run out for 9, Sri Lanka lose 6th wicket
SL 54-6 (10 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Spin from both ends as part-timer Yuvraj Singh comes into the attack. The third ball is a high full toss as Shanaka hoists it over midwicket for a six and the umpires call it a no-ball, gifting Sri Lanka a free hit.
Shanaka makes most of the free hit, lofting it straight back over the bowler's head for another six, to make it 13 runs from one delivery.
Just when they were looking to get their innings back on track, Sri Lanka lose another wicket. And it is the quick reflexes of Jadeja at mid-off which gets the wicket of Prasanna run out for seven to reduce Sri Lanka on 48 for six in eight overs.
Yuvraj went for 15 runs in that over, easily Sri Lanka's best of the innings but that wicket dented them further.
Jadeja has a huge appeal for LBW turned down against Thisara Perera, who is beaten all ends up as he looks to defend.
The ball is turning big as Jadeja squares Shanaka with one that pitched on leg stump and ended up way outside the off-stump beating the right-hander's intended defensive push.
He has no clue to the next two deliveries which again turn a long way past the outside edge of the bat.
All-rounder Hardik is called into the attack. Perera drives the first ball on the leg side for a single and Shanaka does the same off the next for another run.
Two more singles as Pandya makes a tidy start, giving away just four runs.
At the halfway stage, Sri Lanka are struggling on 54 for six in 10 overs with Shanaka on 19 and Perera on three.
SL 54-6 (10 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Spin from both ends as part-timer Yuvraj Singh comes into the attack. The third ball is a high full toss as Shanaka hoists it over midwicket for a six and the umpires call it a no-ball, gifting Sri Lanka a free hit.
Shanaka makes most of the free hit, lofting it straight back over the bowler's head for another six, to make it 13 runs from one delivery.
Just when they were looking to get their innings back on track, Sri Lanka lose another wicket. And it is the quick reflexes of Jadeja at mid-off which gets the wicket of Prasanna run out for seven to reduce Sri Lanka on 48 for six in eight overs.
Yuvraj went for 15 runs in that over, easily Sri Lanka's best of the innings but that wicket dented them further.
Jadeja has a huge appeal for LBW turned down against Thisara Perera, who is beaten all ends up as he looks to defend.
The ball is turning big as Jadeja squares Shanaka with one that pitched on leg stump and ended up way outside the off-stump beating the right-hander's intended defensive push.
He has no clue to the next two deliveries which again turn a long way past the outside edge of the bat.
All-rounder Hardik is called into the attack. Perera drives the first ball on the leg side for a single and Shanaka does the same off the next for another run.
Two more singles as Pandya makes a tidy start, giving away just four runs.
At the halfway stage, Sri Lanka are struggling on 54 for six in 10 overs with Shanaka on 19 and Perera on three.
19:59 Ashwin claims four wickets to leave SL in a mess
SL 33-5 (7 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
The wickets continue to tumble for Sri Lanka as Nehra joins the party with the wicket of Sririwardana.
The left-hander played all over a straight delivery only to miss and see his stumps shattered. That delivery looked to have kept a bit blow but Siriwardana was also guilty of playing a reckless despite his team losing a few early wickets.
Sri Lanka won't hold back. Seekkuge Prasanna makes his intentions clear as he picks up Nehra off his pads over square leg for a four to get off the mark.
A horror start for Sri Lanka, who are struggling on 29 for five in six overs.
Ashwin gets a break after that sensational start as he makes way for Ravindra Jadeja.
The left-hander gets Dasun Shanaka to edge one which also beats Dhoni and goes fine past the first slip fielder for a four. Two balls later, he again beats the right-hander but this time no edge before he manages to see off the rest of the over.
SL 33-5 (7 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
The wickets continue to tumble for Sri Lanka as Nehra joins the party with the wicket of Sririwardana.
The left-hander played all over a straight delivery only to miss and see his stumps shattered. That delivery looked to have kept a bit blow but Siriwardana was also guilty of playing a reckless despite his team losing a few early wickets.
Sri Lanka won't hold back. Seekkuge Prasanna makes his intentions clear as he picks up Nehra off his pads over square leg for a four to get off the mark.
A horror start for Sri Lanka, who are struggling on 29 for five in six overs.
Ashwin gets a break after that sensational start as he makes way for Ravindra Jadeja.
The left-hander gets Dasun Shanaka to edge one which also beats Dhoni and goes fine past the first slip fielder for a four. Two balls later, he again beats the right-hander but this time no edge before he manages to see off the rest of the over.
19:53 Ashwin claims fourth wicket as Sri Lanka collapse
SL 20-4 (5 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Just one over for Nehra with the new ball as he makes way for young Jasprit Bumrah.
Gunaratne is beaten outside the off-stump as Bumrah gets it to move away and is unlucky not to get the edge.
He plays a few dot balls before steering the fifth ball to thirdman for a single before Milinda Siriwardana pulls the last ball in commanding fashion over midwicket for a four to get off the mark in grand style.
Ashwin bags another wicket, his fourth of the innings, as Gunaratne is caught at leg slip for four.
Another batsmen who walks back shaking his head and quite rightly so as the ball seems to have gone off his thigh pad.
The new ball is offering a lot of spin to Ashwin, who has dominated, to leave Sri Lanka in a real mess at 20 for four after five overs.
Ashwin has bowled a wicket maiden, and has amazing figures of four for five in three overs.
SL 20-4 (5 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Just one over for Nehra with the new ball as he makes way for young Jasprit Bumrah.
Gunaratne is beaten outside the off-stump as Bumrah gets it to move away and is unlucky not to get the edge.
He plays a few dot balls before steering the fifth ball to thirdman for a single before Milinda Siriwardana pulls the last ball in commanding fashion over midwicket for a four to get off the mark in grand style.
Ashwin bags another wicket, his fourth of the innings, as Gunaratne is caught at leg slip for four.
Another batsmen who walks back shaking his head and quite rightly so as the ball seems to have gone off his thigh pad.
The new ball is offering a lot of spin to Ashwin, who has dominated, to leave Sri Lanka in a real mess at 20 for four after five overs.
Ashwin has bowled a wicket maiden, and has amazing figures of four for five in three overs.
19:53 Ashwin takes third wicket to leave SL in shambles
SL 15-3 (3 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Ashish Nehra to bowl the second over. The first ball is full and swings in as Chandimal is struck on the pads but Nehra's appeal for LBW is turned down.
Two balls later, Chandimal gets off the mark in some style as he smashes a short wide delivery through the point region for a four.
Two balls later, he chips down the track to the left-armer and lofts it over mid-on though not convincingly and gets a four in the process followed by a single from the last ball.
Ashwin strikes again in his next over and this time it is the big wicket of Chandimal. The Sri Lankan captain comes down the track and looks for a big shot through the off-side but mistimes it and is caught on the off-side.
Sri Lanka in total shambles at 12 for three, in the third over.
Asela Gunaratne is dropped at leg slip as he gets a glove down the leg side by Suresh Raina is unable to hold on.
The right-hander plays a risky sweep shot and gets two runs in the process to get off the mark followed by a single.
SL 15-3 (3 ovs) vs India | Scorecard
Ashish Nehra to bowl the second over. The first ball is full and swings in as Chandimal is struck on the pads but Nehra's appeal for LBW is turned down.
Two balls later, Chandimal gets off the mark in some style as he smashes a short wide delivery through the point region for a four.
Two balls later, he chips down the track to the left-armer and lofts it over mid-on though not convincingly and gets a four in the process followed by a single from the last ball.
Ashwin strikes again in his next over and this time it is the big wicket of Chandimal. The Sri Lankan captain comes down the track and looks for a big shot through the off-side but mistimes it and is caught on the off-side.
Sri Lanka in total shambles at 12 for three, in the third over.
Asela Gunaratne is dropped at leg slip as he gets a glove down the leg side by Suresh Raina is unable to hold on.
The right-hander plays a risky sweep shot and gets two runs in the process to get off the mark followed by a single.
19:36 Dream start for India as Ashwin claims two wickets in first over
SL 3-2 (1 ov) vs India | Scorecard
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to open the bowling for India. Sri Lanka have another new opening pair in Niroshan Dickwella and Tillkaratne Dilshan, their third in three matches of the series.
Dickwella comes down the track to the first delivery and taps it on the leg side for one and Dilshan gets an inside edge on the leg side for another single to get off the mark.
Dickwella again comes down the track but this time is beaten in the flight as Dhoni completes an easy stumping.
A dream start for India as Ashwin strikes in the very first over of the match!
Dinesh Chandimal has a huge shout for LBW turned down before he looks to sweep and is beaten but manages to steal a leg bye.
Dilshan is beaten off the last ball and this time the umpire upholds another confident appeal for leg before wicket.
Dilshan is unhappy as he walks back again shaking his head as Sri Lanka find themselves in early trouble at three for two after the first over.
SL 3-2 (1 ov) vs India | Scorecard
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to open the bowling for India. Sri Lanka have another new opening pair in Niroshan Dickwella and Tillkaratne Dilshan, their third in three matches of the series.
Dickwella comes down the track to the first delivery and taps it on the leg side for one and Dilshan gets an inside edge on the leg side for another single to get off the mark.
Dickwella again comes down the track but this time is beaten in the flight as Dhoni completes an easy stumping.
A dream start for India as Ashwin strikes in the very first over of the match!
Dinesh Chandimal has a huge shout for LBW turned down before he looks to sweep and is beaten but manages to steal a leg bye.
Dilshan is beaten off the last ball and this time the umpire upholds another confident appeal for leg before wicket.
Dilshan is unhappy as he walks back again shaking his head as Sri Lanka find themselves in early trouble at three for two after the first over.
19:24
Not only will the match decide the three-match series winner but the two teams will also fight for the World No. 1 ranking in T20 Internationals.
It will also be a big morale booster for both India and Sri Lanka ahead of the Asia Cup T20 later this month.
Check out how the two teams line-up for this match:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra.
Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Niroshan Dickwella, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Sachithra Senanayake, Dilhara Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera.
It will also be a big morale booster for both India and Sri Lanka ahead of the Asia Cup T20 later this month.
Check out how the two teams line-up for this match:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashish Nehra.
Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Niroshan Dickwella, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Milinda Siriwardana, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Sachithra Senanayake, Dilhara Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera.
19:18
Buoyed by an overwhelming victory in the previous game, a resilient India would look to continue the momentum and seal off their second successive T20 series win in Vizag.
India shrugged off their embarrassing defeat in opening T20 match in Pune with a commanding show in Ranchi, where they outclassed the island nation by 69 runs to level the series.
The Indian batsmen had struggled to cope with the 'green' track in Pune but adjusted well on a slow strip at Ranchi, where they did not put a foot wrong.
The bowlers, too, were in complete control, never letting the Sri Lankan batsmen dominate. Moreover, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy was impressive and all his experiments, be it reshuffling of the batting order or bowling tactics, paid off.
India not only mastered the conditions but also executed their plans to perfection.
India shrugged off their embarrassing defeat in opening T20 match in Pune with a commanding show in Ranchi, where they outclassed the island nation by 69 runs to level the series.
The Indian batsmen had struggled to cope with the 'green' track in Pune but adjusted well on a slow strip at Ranchi, where they did not put a foot wrong.
The bowlers, too, were in complete control, never letting the Sri Lankan batsmen dominate. Moreover, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy was impressive and all his experiments, be it reshuffling of the batting order or bowling tactics, paid off.
India not only mastered the conditions but also executed their plans to perfection.
19:16 Unchanged India elect to bowl vs SL in series decider
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys would look to bring some cheer back to the cricket fans in the country following the Indians Under-19 team's shocking loss to West Indies in the final.
Keacy Carty hit an unbeaten fifty to steer the West Indies to a thrilling five-wicket victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, in Mirpur, on Sunday.
Chasing India's paltry total of 145, the West Indies won with three balls to spare and claimed their maiden Under-19 World title.
Earlier, India's batsmen flopped when it mattered most and Rahul Dravid-coached three-time champions were dismissed in 45.1 overs.
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Keacy Carty hit an unbeaten fifty to steer the West Indies to a thrilling five-wicket victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, in Mirpur, on Sunday.
Chasing India's paltry total of 145, the West Indies won with three balls to spare and claimed their maiden Under-19 World title.
Earlier, India's batsmen flopped when it mattered most and Rahul Dravid-coached three-time champions were dismissed in 45.1 overs.
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19:07 India win toss, elect to bowl vs SL in series decider
Welcome to the coverage of the third and final T20I between India and Sri Lanka in Vizag, on Sunday.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl in the series decider.
The series is locked at 1-1 after India staged a great comeback in the second T20 match in Ranchi following their loss in the first match in Pune.
India have retained the same combination, but Sri Lanka have made three changes by bringing in Dilhara Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl in the series decider.
The series is locked at 1-1 after India staged a great comeback in the second T20 match in Ranchi following their loss in the first match in Pune.
India have retained the same combination, but Sri Lanka have made three changes by bringing in Dilhara Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne.
16:00 West Indies stun India to lift maiden U-19 World Cup title
West Indies win by five wickets
West Indies 149/5 (48.5 overs) vs India (145 all out)
It's all over in Dhaka. Carty and Paul keep their calm to guide West Indies to their maiden title at U-19 World Cup as they beat favourites India by 5 wickets and three balls to spare.
The Indians will be disappointed as they dropped 4 catches in the match.
What stood out in WI's title winning feat in Bangladesh, was the way their two fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Chemar Holder have dominated the opposition with their pace. While the batsmen have held their nerves during pressure situations to guide the team home.
At a time when the senior team is embroiled in a tiff with the West Indies board, this victory proves that all is not wrong with the Caribbean cricket.
15:43
West Indies 141/5 (48.5 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Avesh Khan drops a catch (India's 4th drop catch) at a crucial time.
Carty completes a fighting fifty which came off 121 balls. He and Keemo Paul have got the Windies withing striking distance of the title.
West Indies need 6 off 10 balls. Can India script a turnaround?
15:31
West Indies 128/5 (46 overs) vs India (145 all out)
50 partnership comes up for the sixth wicket as Carty and Paul take the West Indies close to India's 145-run target.
The three dropped catches (two by keeper Pant and one by Sarfaraz at slips) are likely to hurt India.
Windies need 18 off 24 balls.
15:19
West Indies 115/5 (42 overs) vs India (145 all out)
A crucial 38-run partnership between Carty and Paul take West Indies close to the 145-run target.
The three dropped catches (two by keeper Pant and one by Sarfaraz at slips) are likely to hurt India
The Windies now need 32 off 45 balls.
15:12
West Indies 109/5 (40.4 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Keemo Paul breaks shackles by hitting a six off Dagar. This after India employed pressure by bowling back-to-back maiden overs.
Indian keeper Pant drops another difficult catch (his second of the match).
India needs to hold on to such chances if they want to win this match.
15:08
West Indies 102/5 (39 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Maiden over by Dagar, who has been India's most impressive bowler with three wickets. But, he has already bowled nine overs.
West Indies need 44 runs off 66 balls with Carty and Paul playing with intent.
15:00
West Indies 100/5 (37.2 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Carty and Paul stitch a usual partnership to take the Windies past the 100-run mark.
Paul was earlier dropped by Sarfaraz Khan at slips, which denied left-arm spinner Dagar his 4th wicket of the match.
14:54
West Indies 98/5 (36 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Crucial drop by Sarfaraz at slips as Dagar misses on his fourth wicket. Keemo Paul gets a reprieve as he and Carty take the Windies close to 100-run mark.
Drinks called with Windies needing 48 off 84 balls.
"What a spell from Mayank Dagar. Love the way he is fighting the ball & forcing the batsmen to play big shots. Keep it up," tweets VVS Laxman.
14:45
West Indies 93/5 (33 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Carty and Paul look to forge a partnership here. The pair have added 18 runs for the 6th wicket.
This after India's left-arm spinner Dagar picked three quick wickets to raise India's hopes of defending a modest total of 145 runs.
"What a spell from Mayank Daga. Love the way he is fighting the ball & forcing the batsmen to play big shots. Keep it up," tweets VVS Laxman.
14:30
West Indies 77/5 (29 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Jyd Goolie c and b Mayank Dagar 3(9)
Goolie's struggle in the middle comes to an end as the left-hander hands a simple return catch to Dangar.
Dangar's triple strikes have surely put India in command.
The Dravid-coached-side looks set to lift their fourth U-19 World Cup title.
14:24 U-19 World Cup final: Dagar's double strike raises India's hopes
West Indies 71/4 (26.1 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Dagar strikes again dismissing the dangerous Springer, who played an irresponsible shot to hold on in the deep.
In the previous over, India's wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant had dropped Springer
This double strike raises India's hopes of defending the modest total of 145 runs.
14:13 U-19 World Cup final: Hetmyer's dismissal gives India hope
West Indies 67/3 (17 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Hetmyer c Armaan Jaffer b Mayank Dagar 23(53)
India strikes with the crucial wicket of Hetmyer as the Windies skipper hands a simple catch to long-on off the bowling of left-arm spinner Dagar.
The three time champions India desperately need wickets to put pressure on the Windies.
Will this be the opportunity they were waiting for?
13:47 U-19 World Cup final: Hetmyer, Carty steady Windies chase
West Indies 50/2 (17 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Fifty comes up for the West Indies. Hetmyer and Carty steady the chase for the Carribean side as they chase India's modest total of 145 runs.
The game seems to be slipping away from India Colts as both batsmen look comfortable against the Indian spinners.
13:23 U-19 World Cup final: India stay afloat with two wickets, look to defend 145
West Indies 32/2 (12 overs) vs India (145 all out)
India introduce spin in the 12th over. Off-spinner Washington Sundar is bowling with good control and flight.
A good contest between bat and ball as Hetmyar has been particularly impressive against spin in the tournament.
13:08 U-19 World Cup final: Imlach dismissed, India stay afloat with two wickets
West Indies 28/2 (7.3 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Tevin Imlach c Mahipal Lomror b Khaleel Ahmed 15(20)
Khaleel Ahmed strikes for India to dismiss Imlach. Smart catch by Lomror at short cover.
India has a chance here if they can pick a couple more.
13:02 U-19 World Cup final: India strike early as they look to defend 145
Hetmyar and Imlach look to steady West Indies' innings after the loss of Pope.
Pacers Avesh and Khaleed Ahmed will have to strike few more blows to allow India a chance of defending the modest total of 145 runs.
"Game@on in the #U19CWC Who's your money on? 140's shouldn't be enough but India has runs on the board," tweets Matthew Hayden.
12:51
West Indies 5/1 (3 overs) vs India (145 all out)
Gidron Pope c Khaleel Ahmed b Avesh Khan 3(13)
India strike early to dismiss the danger-man Gidron Pope.
The left-handed batsman was eyeing a six towards leg-side but Avesh Khan found the top of his bat with the third man completing a simple catch.
Skipper Shimron Hetmyar, who has been in superb form in the tournament comes to the crease.
Pacers Avesh and Khaleed Ahmed will have to strike few more blows to allow India a chance of defending the modest total of 145 runs.
12:03 U-19 World Cup final: India colts bundled out for 145
India: 145 all out (45.1 overs) vs West Indies
Rahul Batham c Tevin Imlach b Keemo Paul 21(31)
A disappointing show by Indian Colts' batsmen. Bowled out for a paltry score of 145 in the most-important final of U-19 World Cup. Their lowest total since 2012.
Except for Sarfaraz, no other batsman could fight it out in the middle. They hardly recovered from the early blows that pacer Alzaari Joseph inflicted in the start.
A clinical performance from the Windies. Skipper Hetmyar's bowling changes and field placements have been impressive as they employed pressure at all times.
India will need a miracle from their bowlers to defend the score as their chase their 4th title.
Meanwhile, the Windies look set for their maiden U-19 world crown.
11:44 U-19 World Cup final: India's slump continues, lose 9th wicket
India: 125/9 (40.3 overs) vs West Indies
Avesh Khan c Ryan John b Keemo Paul 1(7)
Wickets continue to tumble as India lose its 9th wicket.
The West Indies have done a fabulous job. Their bowling and field placements have been spot-on.
Skipper Hetmyar has employed pressure, not allowing the Indian batsmen to break free at any time.
11:38 U-19 World Cup final: Huge blow for India, Sarfaraz out
India: 121/8 (38.3 overs) vs West Indies
Sarfaraz Khan lbw b Ryan John 51(89)
It's a massive blow for India as they lose their set batsman Sarfaraz Khan, who scored a fighting fifty.
India are eight down now and should expect a miracle from their bowlers to lift the title.
11:29 India lose Dagar after Sarfaraz's fifty
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 114/6 (35 overs)
Mayank Dagar c Keacy Carty b Ryan John 8(20)
Dagar's struggle in the middle comes to an end as he gives an easy catch to Carty at gully.
This comes at a time, when Sarfaraz Khan looked to dominate after completing his fifty.
What will be India's tactics now? Ideally, they should look to bat out the 50 overs.
11:21 Sarfaraz Khan scores fifty off 83 balls
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 114/6 (35 overs)
Sarfaraz Khan: Unbeaten on 50 off 83 balls
Finally something to cheer for the Indian Colts. Star batsman Sarfaraz Khan completes his half-century.
It is his seventh half-century in the ICC U-19 World Cup history, the most by any batsman in history of the tournament.
It is one of the most responsible knocks from the hard-hitting aggressive batsman as he tries to salvage the innings after the loss of regular wickets.
India are six down and will need more from Sarfaraz to reach the competitive 200-run mark.
11:02 Lomror out, India lose six wickets
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 88/6 (30.3 overs)
Mahipal Lomror c Tevin Imlach b Chemar Holder 19(43)
The ploy by West Indies skipper Hetmyar to attack with one of his two leading fast bowlers pays off.
Chemar Holder breaks the partnership claiming the wicket of Lomror.
He finishes the over with a wicket-maiden.
India are six down and will need a special knock from their most experienced batsman Sarfaraz Khan.
10:39
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 82/5 (26 overs)
Sarfaraz Khan and Mahipal Lomror try to salvage the Indian innings after the five early wickets.
Partnership is 32 off 52 balls.
The Indian colts are in trouble with their top 5 back in the hut.
Can Sarfaraz do the rescue act?
4-an-over will get India to 179, but they will be targeting the 200-run mark.
10:09 Arman Jaffer departs as India lose five wickets
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 50/5 (17.2 overs)
Arman Jaffer also departs as he fails to keep his drive on the carpet.
Springer picks his first wicket with Keemo Paul taking a smart catch at short cover.
Sarfaraz Khan at the other end is running out of partners.
India Colts are in deep trouble after losing their top 5 wickets.
09:49 U-19 World Cup final: India reeling after four early wickets
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 46/4 (15.1 overs)
Washington Sundar mistimes an uppish drive to hit straight to mid-off. Ryan John picks his first as the Windies Colts continue to push India on the back-foot.
The India Colts are reeling after four early wickets.
Can Sarfaraz Khan salvage the Indian innings?
09:37 U-19 World Cup final: Can Sarfaraz rescue Indian innings?
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 41/3 (14 overs)
Sarfaraz Khan looks good but the question is can he again rescue the Indian innings after early wickets.
The West Indies pacers Joseph and Holder seem to have finished their first spells.
Can India counter-attack and take advantage of the other medium pace bowlers?
Earlier, Joseph sent India's top three packing in a superb display of pace bowling.
09:23
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 34/3 (10 overs)
Alzarri Joseph has sent India's top three packing.
Star batsman Sarfaraz Khan is in the middle trying to salvage the early loss.
The West Indies are clearly on top.
09:16 U-19 World Cup final: India lose three early wickets, in tatters
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 27/3 (6.1 overs)
Joseph strikes once again and this time he dismisses the Indian skipper. Ishan Kishan's miserable tournament comes to an end as he is trapped right in front of the wicket.
However, the ball seems to have pitched outside the leg-stump.
Alzarri Joseph is on fire as claims his third victim to push India further on the back-foot.
The three-time champions now are in deep trouble.
08:59 U-19 World Cup final: India in trouble, lose two early wickets
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 22/2 (5 overs)
Washington Sundar and captain Ishan Kishan look to steady Indian innings after the two initial jolts.
Captain of West Indies senior side Darren Sammy wished luck to the young side.
"Wishing captain #Hetmyer and his team all the best in the #U19CWC #finals I'll be watching," Sammy tweeted.
08:51
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 8/2 (2.1 over)
Anmolpreet Singh c Imlach b Joseph 3 (8b) SR: 37.50
A fantastic delivery from Joseph. The inform Anmolpreet fails to get on the top of it and hands an easy catch to the Windies keeper.
India in a spot of bother here.
08:44 U-19 World Cup final: India lose early wicket, Pant stumped
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
India: 4/1 (1 over)
Scorecard:
Disappointing start for India as they lose their inform opener Rishabh Pant to an excellent work from the West Indies wicketkeeper.
Pant should have been more alert here. India gift their first wicket in a big final.
08:36 U-19 World Cup final: West Indies invite India to bat
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
We are off here in Dhaka as the Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant walk into the middle.
Pacers Alzarri Joseph and Chemar Holder will hold the key for the West Indies U-19 side and are expected to get assistance from the pitch in the initial overs.
The West Indies won the toss and invited India to bat.
India Colts look to claim their fourth U-19 world title and are playing in their fifth final.
The West Indies on the other hand have been finalist in 2004, losing to eventual winners Pakistan.
08:21 U-19 World Cup final: West Indies invite India to bat
ICC 2016 U-19 World Cup final: India vs West Indies
Good morning and welcome to the live coverage of the final of ICC 2016 Under-19 World Cup played between India and the West Indies at Dhaka, Bangladesh
The West Indies have won the toss and invited India to bat.
West Indies skipper Shimnor Hetmyer said, "We are going to bowl first, are looking to make use of the early morning conditions"
India Colts look to claim their fourth U-19 world title and are playing in their fifth final.
The West Indies on the other hand have been finalist in 2004, losing to eventual winners Pakistan.
The India Colts are on a 15-match winning streak since losing to England in the quarter-final of the previous edition
"We have reached our goal, now we need to achieve that goal," India's U-19 captain Kishan had said ahead of the match.
The West Indies first stunned Pakistan by five wickets in the quarters and followed it up against host Bangladesh with a thrilling three-wicket win in the semi-final.
Teams for the final
India U19: Rishabh Pant(w/k), Ishan Kishan(c), Anmolpreet Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Armaan Jaffer, Mahipal Lomror, Mayank Dagar, Rahul Batham, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed.
West Indies U19: Gidron Pope, Tevin Imlach(w), Shimron Hetmyer(c), Keacy Carty, Shamar Springer, Jyd Goolie, Keemo Paul, Michael Frew, Ryan John, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder.
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