Journalism of Courage
India and Sri Lanka met in the Asia Cup 2016 in Mirpur. MS Dhoni won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to bat. After two tight overs, Sri Lanka looked to break free and in doing so, Dinesh Chandimal lost his wicket. Ashish Nehra cramped him for room and a faint edge was easily caught by Dhoni. (Source: AP)
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been in some form in the Asia Cup, struck in the next over. Shehan Jayasuriya was also out caught behind. (Source: AP)
Tilakaratne Dilshan did show some intent in but after scoring 18 runs he fell to Hardik Pandya. (Source: AP)
Angelo Mathews, off to a slow start, shifted the gears after the eighth over but didn't look convincing. In the end, he was done in by Hardik Pandya. (Source: AP)
A couple more wickets fell for Sri Lanka as Dasun Shanaka and Chamara Kapugedera fell. (Source: AP)
Thisara Perera hit some lusty blows but on a wide ball from R Ashwin, he charged down but missed it. MS Dhoni removed the bails and umpire raised his finger. But, replays later showed that Perera's bat was well inside the crease and grounded just before Dhoni stumped him. (Source: PA)
On the last ball of the Sri Lanka innings, Nuwan Kulasekara was run-out while trying to take the second run. Sri Lanka finished their 20 overs for 138/9. (Source: AP)
India's chase was rocked by two early wickets by Nuwan Kulasekara who removed both Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. (Source: AP)
Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli then steadied the ship for India. A 54-run stand between the two laid the platform for the chase. The stand was broken by Dasun Shanaka when he dismissed Raina. (Source: AP)
Yuvraj Singh was at his vintage best on Tuesday. He played 18 balls for his 36. But what was mesmerising was his timing and the trademark flick shots. (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli once again stayed till the end and completed his half-century. He innings led India to victory and Asia Cup final. (Source: AP)
MS Dhoni picks the stumps after India's win. The tournament has been one of the best for the captain and they now play UAAE before the final on Sunday. (Source: AP)
