Record-setting Shanaka helps Sri Lanka level T20I series against India

Record-setting Shanaka helps Sri Lanka level T20I series against India

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He defeated two legends of Sri Lankan cricket, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, both of whom scored fifties in 21 balls.

Shanaka brought up his half-century with a six and shared an unbeaten 68-run partnership with Chamika Karunaratne.

Kusal Mendis, who scored 52 off 31 balls, put on 80 runs along with opening partner Pathum Nissanka, who made 33 to lay the foundation for a winning total.

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh bowled five of the seven no balls in the innings.

Indian captain Hardik Pandya said, ‘You can have a bad day but you should not go away from the basics.’

“It is very difficult in this situation. He has bowled no-balls in the past as well. It is not about blaming him or being too hard on him, but a no-ball in any format is an offence.”

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