Ravindra Sante, Rajesh Kannur lead India to 66-run win over Sri Lanka in 2nd match of bilateral T20 Cricket Series (Physical Disability Standing)
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Jaipur: India powered to a convincing 66-run win over Sri Lanka in the second match of the historic Physical Disability (Standing) T20 Series at Kini Sports Arena in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Batting first, Team India continued their strong form. Rajesh Kannur set the tone with a composed 51 off 42 balls, while team captain
Ravindra Sante
led from the front with a brilliant spell, taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs in 3.2 overs earning him the
Man of the Match
award.
Sri Lanka showed resilience through Shon Pesala's unbeaten 45 and Isuru Fernando stood out with the ball, claiming 2 wickets.
Sqn Ldr Abhai Pratap Singh (Retd.), Joint Secretary, DCCI, remarked: "This series is redefining the standards of disability cricket. Wilspoke Sports and Entertainment's initiative is creating an exceptional platform for these talented cricketers."
As the series unfolds, the level of competition and sportsmanship continues to elevate the profile of inclusive cricket.
Indian Physical Disability cricket team head coach Rohit Jhalani and the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) General Secretary Ravi Chauhan have lauded the efforts of the entire squad for back-to-back victories.
Brief Scores
India: 189/6 in 20 overs (Rajesh Kannur 51 (42 balls); Isuru Fernando 2-35) beat Sri Lanka: 123/10 in 18.2 overs (Shon Pesala 45 not out (33 balls); Ravindra Sante 4-13).
Result: India won by 66 runs
Man of the Match: Ravindra Sante (Indian captain).
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