As India geared up for yet another clash with Sri Lanka on Thursday finals, the team boasted the return of their injured captain MS Dhoni a great occasion. But, no one - even in their wildest dreams - that would be expected over the importance of Dhoni in the final match even the softest fans with his strength again.
And 'Captain Cool' proved once again why he holds the record of the final three goals - ICC title wins - as the Indian skipper. India alone led to yet another title triumph with a narrow win for one wicket on the familiar enemies in the exciting final ODI tri-nation series.
Looking jaded to score 15 runs off more of the past, India need a miracle from the Indian skipper got ready to face Sri Lanka strike bowler Shaminda Eranga. , And again turning Donny 'knight with shining armor' for India as he broke Khayat secret for two sixes and boundaries in just four balls to seal the victory for his team.
It was a reasonable accounts of just skillful beatings of Donny made against the winners of the Champions Trophy for the second consecutive Lmrh ODI Championship victory. Donny was left with few options also kept wickets fell at the other end.
Team India is being seriously challenged by rivals such as world champions requires 24 runs off 30 balls with two wickets in hand. The lack of wickets in the hands of a major cause of concern for India, while the other pilot was likely to be the eyes quick finish, Donny chose to play on the bowlers because he saved blitzkrieg for more than the final.
In the pursuit of what seemed to be a modest target, India lost Shikhar Dhawan and Ferrat Cooley in early Eranga.
Sharma found an ally in Dinesh Karthik with him, added 50 runs for the third wicket before refusing wicketkeeper - batsman for 23. Then Sharma forged a 62-run stand in eight overs with Raina to strengthen India's position.
Remote sensing in need of bidding time in the middle, played cricket Sharma and Raina reasonable time prior to the completion Mumbaikar in by ball هيراث to remain low before hitting the stumps.
This was a wicket II هيراث, after we sent Karthik return who have been arrested by the Mahila Jayawardene at slip.
Desperate to put India under more pressure, and Jayawardene Kumar Sangakkara challenged Donnie because of what they felt was obstructing the field while running for a single.
After responding to the call of the late Jadeja, and Donny was running towards the end of the striker came in between the throw and the stumps. Both players SL convinced that Donnie change its direction, but it is believed that the rulers otherwise.
Soon found reasons Lanka to cheer as هيراث took two wickets off successive balls in his final report to leave India and placed in very difficult circumstances, 152/7 in 38 overs.
Saw Donnie Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and R Vinay Kumar get rejected in quick succession, but the same showed nerves of steel to guide him in the company of host number 11 Ishant Sharma.
He also criticized the commander Eranga additional cover for the winning shot, the crowd erupted in joy and Indian jubilant players ran down the pitch to protect the man of the moment, who remained unbeaten on 45 off 52 balls.