In a thrilling finale to the T20 series, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav emerged as an unlikely bowling hero, leading his team to a 3-0 series victory against Sri Lanka. After both teams ended the regular match tied at 137 runs, India excelled in the Super Over, with Washington Sundar taking two wickets while conceding just two runs. Suryakumar, who had taken on bowling duties for the first time in T20Is, restricted Sri Lanka to five runs in the final over, securing the tie. He displayed remarkable leadership throughout the series, also contributing significantly with the bat and receiving the Player of the Series award. Reflecting on the match, Suryakumar highlighted the team's resilience and self-confidence, particularly during a challenging chase where Sri Lanka collapsed from a promising position. This victory marks a successful start for India's new T20 squad following the retirements of key players.