Published 22:37 IST, January 10th 2020

Navdeep Saini castles Kusal Perera with a picture-perfect yorker in the 3rd T20I

Navdeep Saini castled Kusal Perera with a picture-perfect yorker in the 3rd and final T20I against Sri Lanka at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Friday

Reported by: Karthik Nair
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Navdeep Saini carried his splendid form from last match into this match as he bowled a beautiful piece of delivery to get rid of Kusal Perera in third and final T20I at MCA Stadium in Pune on Friday. 

WATCH: Easy and beautiful: KL Rahul times shot to perfection, scores massive six in 3rd ODI

Advertisement

Saini's picture-perfect yorker to dismiss Perera

This had happened in sixth over of Sri Lankan run chase. On very first delivery, he bowled a yorker right on blockhole as left-hander Perera had clue whatsoever as he attempted to play a cover drive but ended up jamming his bat as he was completely undone by Saini's gem of a delivery and had or choice than walking back to pavilion. 

video of this picture-perfect yorker was posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

Advertisement

WATCH: Virat Kohli shoots 'an arrow into stands' with delightful shot in 3rd T20I

Manish Pandey shines as India post 201/6

India who were asked to bat first by Sri Lankan skipper Lasith Malinga got off to a flying start courtesy of an opening partnership between Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul who added 97 runs. Both went on to score ir respective half-centuries. However, after ir dismissals, quick wickets seemed to derail Indian innings. And after skipper Kohli was run out for a 17-ball 26, it appeared like Men In Blue would t be able to finish ir innings well.

Advertisement

Manish Pandey, who was promoted up order had or ideas as he cut loose and took Lankan bowlers to cleaners. He remained unbeaten on an 18-ball 31 at a strike rate of 172.22 as India finished at 201/6 in 20 overs. 

first match was abandoned due to rain while second T20I was won by India comfortably. refore,  if India win third match n y will win series and if Sri Lanka win n series will be leveled. 

Advertisement

WATCH: Marcus Harris goes for a n-existent cheeky single, loses his wicket needlessly

WATCH: Cameron Boyce castles a stunned Cartwright through gate during Melbourne derby

Advertisement

22:36 IST, January 10th 2020