Rinku Singh Takes Two Wickets in His First T20I Over | Source: X.com
India beat Sri Lanka in a super over in the 3rd T20I to whitewash the hosts in the three-match series. Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh, more renowned for their batting exploits, turned the tide with their bowling prowess.
With Sri Lanka needing nine runs off the last 12 balls, captain Suryakumar Yadav made a bold decision, and handed over the ball to Rinku Singh for his maiden T20I over.
The Uttar Pradesh all-rounder responded with aplomb, dismissing the well-set Kusal Perera and Ramesh Mendis, conceding just three runs. This also left the head coach Gautam Gambhir in a smile.
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The drama continued as Suryakumar Yadav also joined the bowling party in the final over. The off-spinner, making his T20I bowling debut, held his nerve to claim two wickets and restrict Sri Lanka to five runs.
The match ended in a thrilling tie, with India emerging victorious in the Super Over. Suryakumar Yadav, the hero with both bat and ball, finished the job with a boundary on the first ball.