The last Super 4 clash between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai saw a fierce battle between Harshit Rana and Pathum Nissanka on Friday night. Chasing 203, the Lankan opener smashed 16 runs – 2 sixes and a four, reacting actively to young pacer’s aggression. Harshit tried pressurizing Nissanka with a juicy bouncer that struck the batter on helmet. But the blow seemingly turned him brutal.

After surviving the blow, Nissanka flicked Rana’s slower off-cutter over mid-wicket for a boundary. The pacer then tried a short-of-length delivery but gets hammered for a maximum over deep backward square-leg.

Rana returned with a dot ball but couldn’t hold on to his aggression. He collected the ball and hurled it back vigorously at the batter. After exchanging an awkward stare, Nissanka struck back with an

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