Shanaka overcomes Axar to help Sri Lanka keep the series alive
India were left to rue a top-order collapse and five no-balls from Arshdeep Singh
05/01Result
2nd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of India at Pune, Jan 5 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
206/6 -
![India]( "India")
190/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
05/01Result
2nd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of India at Pune, Jan 5 2023
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
206/6 -
![India]( "India")
190/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
How and how much Arshdeep Singh's no-balls cost India
While captain Hardik said bowling a no-ball is a "crime" in T20s, coach Dravid was less severe
Rahul Dravid backs decision to bowl first: 'You cannot go on past history'
Head coach points out bowling at the end of the game was not easy because of dew, and also showers praise on Axar's improved batting
Putting India in 'difficult situations' is Hardik's priority as T20I captain
"It's going to help us to be ready for the big games whenever the opportunity comes," Hardik says
Sanju Samson ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka; Jitesh Sharma called up
Wicketkeeper-batter hurt his knee while fielding in the first T20I on Tuesday
Preview
India look to limit lapses as they eye another bilateral T20I series win
Sri Lanka will hope for an improved show at a venue they have had success in the past