Following his aspect’s four-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the second ODI, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav stated he focuses on delivering his greatest performances each time he will get an opportunity and doesn’t take into consideration being on the bench an excessive amount of for the reason that staff mixtures are essential. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten half-century in his fiftieth ODI to assist India declare a four-wicket victory within the second ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka right here on the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav additionally shined within the match with an excellent three-for that introduced again India into the sport.
“I’m proud of my efficiency. No matter alternatives I get, I attempt to do my greatest and again my talents. If you play, you must be targeted when you might be relaxed when you find yourself not within the 11. In the intervening time, I’m actually having fun with my bowling. Nevertheless, staff mixtures are essential, I don’t assume an excessive amount of about it, simply targeted on doing my greatest when the possibilities come. You have to preserve innovating, you can not preserve bowling on the similar tempo,” stated Kuldeep in a post-match presentation.
The bowler stated that he has labored on his batting.
“I preserve my concentrate on that each time I don’t get a recreation. Within the final one yr, I’ve labored lots additionally on my health, all credit score to the NCA coaches. It has helped me get right into a rhythm and be extra aggressive. Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal) has at all times supported me, clearly he knew how the batters play having performed the sooner video games so he retains advising me,” concluded Kuldeep.
Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka was bundled out for 215 after electing to bat first.
Debutant Nuwanidu Fernando impressed, scoring a nice knock of fifty off 63 balls. Kusal Mendis (34) and Dunith Wellalage (32) additionally performed some strong knocks for the guests, however not likely sufficient to get them to a robust complete.
Kuldeep Yadav was spectacular, taking 3/51 in his 10 overs. Mohammed Siraj took 3/30, whereas Umran Malik ended with figures of two/48. Axar Patel additionally took a wicket.
Chasing 216, India was struggling at 86/4, however a 75-run stand between KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya (36 off 53 balls) pulled again India into the sport. Axar Patel (21) and Shreyas Iyer (28) performed some helpful knocks as effectively. Rahul guided India to a four-wicket win, ending at an unbeaten 64 off 103 balls with six fours. India completed at 219/6, with 40 balls to spare.
Lahiru Kumara and Chamika Karunaratne took two wickets whereas Dhananjaya de Silva took a wicket.
India has gained the sequence 2-0, with one match to spare.
Kuldeep Yadav was adjudged as ‘Man of the Match’ for his nice bowling spell.
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