Sri Lanka vs India 2021: 3 Indian Players Who Can Win The Man Of The Series On The Basis Of First 2 ODIs

In the ongoing Sri Lanka vs India ODI series, the visitors India has already sealed a series win after earning victories in the first two ODIs. In the absence of crucial Indian players who are busy in England for a forthcoming Test series in August, a secondary squad under skipper Shikhar Dhawan has been sent for the Sri Lanka tour. So far, the Shikhar Dhawan-led India side has showcased a spectacular performance in Sri Lanka vs India ODI series.

In the Sri Lanka vs India 1^st ODI, India won by 7 wickets. The Indian bowlers restricted Sri Lanka at 262-9 in the 1st innings and later chased down the target in just 36.4 overs with 7 wickets in hand. In Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka piled up 275-9 on the scoreboard batting first.

While the home side gave a big blow to India by restricting them to 193-7 at one moment, India eventually managed to earn the victory by an amazing partnership by tailenders Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar. Here we take a glance at 3 Indian players who can win the man of the series in the Sri Lanka vs India 2021 ODI series on the basis of the first two games.

Sri Lanka vs India 2021: 3 Indian Players Who Can Win The Man Of The Series On The Basis Of First 2 ODIs

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar can definitely emerge as the man of the series in Sri Lanka vs India 2021 ODI series. The right-arm pacer has already picked 4 wickets in two games, picking 2 wickets each in both the ODIs. In the 2^nd ODI, Chahar also played a charismatic knock of unbeaten 69 runs at the number 8 position.

His match-winning knock bagged victory for India by 3 wickets after the Indian team almost lost hopes for victory at one moment being 193-7 on the scoreboard. Chahar also bagged the man of the match award for his match-winning knock. Hence, the right-arm pacer has already bagged the limelight in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and has become a worthy contender to win the man of the series award.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal is another player who can win the man of the series award in the Sri Lanka vs India 2021 ODI series. So far, the right-arm spinner is the highest wicket-taker in the series with 5 wickets in 2 ODIs. The leg-spinner picked 2 wickets for 37 runs in the 1st ODI.

In the 2nd match, he picked 3 wickets after conceding 50 runs. If Chahal bags enough wickets in the third ODI as well, he can definitely emerge as the highest wicket-taker in the series and might win the man of the series award for his consistent bowling show in all three ODIs.

 Shikhar Dhawan

Indian skipper Shikhar Dhawan is the third player who might emerge as the man of the series in the Sri Lanka vs India 2021 ODI series. The left-handed batsman is currently the leading run-getter in the series with 115 runs in 2 matches. The Indian opener smacked unbeaten 86 runs off 95 balls in 1st ODI.

In the 2nd match, he hit 29 runs. If Dhawan scores another big knock in the 3rd ODI, he can become a worthy candidate for the man of the series award.