IND vs SL: From SKY's magic to Shanaka's brilliance, top moments from T20I series

IND vs SL: Presenting top moments from T20I series between India and Sri Lanka. India defeated Sri Lanka in the series by 2-1. Here are some key moments from the series.

Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel's crucial partnership in 1st T20I: Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel combined to help India score 162 after most of the batters failed to display a spark in the 1st T20I. Hooda smashed 41 off 23 balls, while Patel hit 31 off 20.

Dasun Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne's fightback: In reply, Sri Lanka fought well. Even after losing quick wickets, first Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga ignited the fire to give their team some hope before Karunaratne almost took them over the line.

Shivam Mavi's magical debut: It was a magical debut for Shivam Mavi in the opening T20I. He took 4 wickets and sent shockwaves in the Lankan camp. Due to his timely scalps, India was able to win the opening T20I by 2 runs.

Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka's brilliance in 2nd T20I: In the second T20I, Kusal Mendis helped Sri Lanka get off to a good start before Shanaka displayed brilliance at the end. Mendis hit a 31-ball 52, while, Shanaka's 26-ball 56-run knock helped Sri Lanka register 206. Shanaka scored a 20-ball fifty.

Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav's valiant outing: Chasing 207, India needed a strong start. But the players went back soon and when their backs were against the walls, Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav stitched a crucial partnership. Yadav hit 51 off 36, while Patel hit a 31-ball 65 and took India near the victory line. However, India lost the match by 16 runs.

Suryakumar Yadav's show in Rajkot: It was a masterful knock from the No.1 T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav in Rajkot in the 3rd T20I. Yadav smashed his 3rd T20I century and is now joint second in the list of most tons in T20Is. Yadav's brilliant knock of 112 off 51 balls helped India post a massive 228-run target in the series decider. India won by 91 runs.