Rajkot T20I: Big test for captain Hardik as Sri Lanka eye maiden series win in India

Sri Lanka trip of India: Sri Lanka will be wanting to win their first-ever T20I series in India when Dasun Shanka’s high-flying side handles a young system led by Hardik Pandya in the last T20I in Rajkot on Satuday, January 7. Dasun Shanaka vs Hardik Pandya in fight of captains in T20I series decider (AP Photo) By India Today Web Desk: Hardik Pandya will be under substantial pressure for the very first time in his nascent stint as India’s T20I as the hosts will handle a high-flying Sri Lankan group in the series decider in Rajkot on Saturday, January 7. Hardik Pandya has actually led India in 7 T20Is and suffered his very first defeat as captain when Sri Lanka won the 2nd T20I of the continuous 3-match series in Pune to level the series 1-1. The Gujarat Titans skipper has actually discovered as a calm and made up leader however he will be evaluated in the series ending. A happy house record is on the line as India have actually been unbeaten in 11 T20I series in your home because February 2019. Australia were the last side to win a T20I series versus India in India. Hardik has actually been worrying about checking his young group in tight spots and a decider will be the best arena to show the guts of the side. SHANAKA’S SRI LANKA IMPRESSSri Lanka have actually ticked most boxes in the continuous series, putting behind a regular project in the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka have actually taken advantage of strong top-order efficiencies up until now with Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka ensuring they aren’t offering
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