India vs Sri Lanka, 4th game, Nidahas T20 Tri-series

Catch all updates here from the T20 game between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo.

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Hello and welcome to the live blog for the 4th T20 between India and Sri Lanka. LIVE SCORECARD. For the starters, the Nidahas T20 Tri-series enters its second leg and the hosts, one-up against a scratchy India will look to repeat their effort in front of a vociferous Lankan crowd. India, on the other hand, pulled one back against Bangladesh but for Rohit Sharm and Co, the priority will be to avenge the loss and climb atop the points table with a victory. Though the batting has clicked, with Shikhar Dhawan having dominated in both the games, it is the bowing which has lacked experience. India will be eager to rectify the mistakes committed against Sri Lanka and could well take a cue from the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah's bowling in the death overs. India has also leaked a lot of runs with the new ball and the onus will be on Jaydev Unadkat to prove his worth as a specialist and capable T20 over. He has struggled with his line. 

As far as Lankans are concerned, bowling has been their wink link as well. In the last game, they could not save 214 against Bangladesh and lost the game. Their batting has clicked with Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Thisara Perera coming up well but it is their average bowling which struggled against a resilient Bangladesh. Also, SL skipper Dinesh Chandimal is out for two games for slow over rate and Thisara Perera will be the stand-in skipper. It has rained a little in Colombo but it is clear as of now and the match looks to begin on scheduled time.  

Stay tuned as we will be back shortly with the Toss update. 

12 March 2018

23:40 IST

Pradeep starts the 18th over and begins with a short pitch ball. Karthik pulls it for a four. He had all the time in the world to swivel and place it well. Next one is full toss and he plonks it over long on for four. He follows it up with a single to help India win their second game by six wickets, against Sri Lanka with 9 balls to spare. Pandey remains unbeaten on 42 while Karthik is 39 not out. 

23:35 IST

Chameera it is in the 17th over. India showing no nerves at all. Smart batting now from Karthik. They are playing according to field. Chameera bowls full, Karthik tees off like a golfer and get a boundary on leg. This Indian pair has shown the required maturity needed at this level and the approach they should take in such a situation. With that single, India get 10 in the 17th over. Need 9 runs in 12 balls.