Previously, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Suryakumar hit 56 off 28 balls, his 20th T20I fifty, and his first half-century as India's full-time captain in the format in propelling the side to 213\/7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey were playing a good brand of cricket from ball one. They were keeping the tempo, credit goes to them. We practised here for two-three days and we knew how the wicket would play in the night.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe never thought it would go away from us. We were fortunate that there was no dew. The way we played in the World Cup, that reminded us that the game was still too far. Whatever works for the team, we'll take the call (on continuing left-right batting combination),\u201d said Suryakumar after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Similar views were echoed by vice-captain Shubman Gill, who was involved in a 74-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal. \u201cNot really (panicked). We spoke about having good communication and we knew we just needed one wicket (when SL were 140\/1).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is great batting with him (Jaiswal) and we complement each other. Our style is different, our plan is simple - assess the conditions and then take on the bowlers. When you are opening the innings, see how the pitch is behaving and play accordingly (that's the plan).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Similar views were echoed by vice-captain Shubman Gill, who was involved in a 74-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal. \u201cNot really (panicked). We spoke about having good communication and we knew we just needed one wicket (when SL were 140\/1).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n