In the third T20I, Sri Lanka required nine runs to win the final two overs. Mohammed Siraj’s bowling was still available for India to use (Siraj having given up just 11 runs in his opening three overs). Khaleel Ahmed had the opportunity to bowl the 20th over of his one over. Washington said that I had no idea I had to bowl the Super Over.

However, with Kusal Perera still at the wicket, skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned to Rinku Singh’s offspin, which had never been seen in a Twenty20 international before. Everything went perfectly – Perera top-edged a cross-batted shot so horribly that Rinku could get beneath it in the first place. Ramesh Mendis again holed out, this time to deep midwicket, later in the over.
After witnessing Rinku give up just three runs and take two wickets in a pressure over, Suryakumar decided to bowl his own offspin in the last over, claiming two more wickets and allowing only five runs to be conceded to win the match.
The team’s front-row offspin bowler, Washington Sundar, called this leadership spell “amazing” after the game. The pitch was changing significantly, and Sri Lanka was having a terrible time against the slow bowlers. Suryakumar took a punt on two low-level part-timers.
Washington remarked, “It was incredible from Surya and his leadership abilities.” “Considering the circumstances, I believe he believed we would have a decent chance of winning the game if he bowled more spinners. He chose one or two choices, which worked beautifully for us, considering the wicket and the circumstances.
“Kusal Perera was batting, and there were just twelve balls remaining. After Rinku got him out, Surya entered the game in the final over and nearly won it for us. As everyone knows, he has a huge heart when he takes the field, but he also has a great heart when it comes to leadership.”
Then, Washington contributed significantly by delivering a Super Over in which he took two wickets and only gave up two runs. He has taken 2 for 23 in regular play.
To be honest, I didn’t know that I was going to bowl. It was Surya who turned around and said, ‘Washy, you’re on,’ after the batsmen left. I was, to be honest, ecstatic. When bowling is requested by the captain, particularly in difficult circumstances, during a Super Over. I saw it as a fantastic chance for me to win games for my nation and rise forward. Thank God, everything went smoothly.”
For the most part of the pursuit, India didn’t appear to be able to defend 137, but Suryakumar never gave up, according to Washington. At one point Sri Lanka had nine wickets remaining and needed to score 28 runs off 28 balls. Then, India would start a massive collapse.
“Surya kept teling us that one or two wickets, and the game would definitely change,” Washington stated. “There’s something for the bowlers in the wicket, so even in low-scoring games, run-a-ball can put a lot of pressure on the batsmen.”
“He predicted that we would win the game if we took one or two wickets in the middle overs, and that is precisely what occurred. You won’t often see games like this, so I hope the audience enjoyed it. It feels fantastic to be a part of this game.”
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