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Xtra Time Web Desk : Team India on Saturday clinched a 7 wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I to seal the 3 match series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match in hand.

Ravishing all rounder Ravindra Jadeja gave the finishing touch to what was a dominant display of cricket from Team India batters, which included a smashing 74* from Shreyas Iyer and a sensible 39 from Sanju Samson.

India were dealt a massive blow early on as they lost their captain Rohit Sharma for one in the final ball of the first over, the successful bowler being Dushmantha Chameera.

It was the ideal start for the visitors who enjoyed the cushion of defending a big total. They were rejoicing soon as Ishan Kishan (16) got out to Lahiru Kumara, the soft dismissal meaning India were reduced to 44 for two in the sixth over.

At the same time, the early departure of the openers provided a perfect opportunity for the likes of Iyer to make a big score, and he did make it count by playing a fine knock that was laced with four sixes and six fours.

The talented Samson, too, made use of the chance but got out after making a brisk 39 off 25 balls while adding 84 vital runs for the third wicket with Iyer, a partnership that not only steadied India's innings but also brought them right back into the contest. Samson struck three sixes and two fours during his entertaining stay in the middle.

Jadeja then smashed seven fours and a six (45*) to finish off the match in style.