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By Mohamed Bahaa Sri Lanka has set an unfortunate milestone by becoming the team with the most defeats in T20 International (T20I) cricket history. This unwanted record was cemented following their loss to India in the third and final match of the series at Pallekele. The loss marked Sri Lanka's 105th defeat in T20I matches, surpassing Bangladesh, who have suffered 104 losses in this format. Trailing behind Sri Lanka are the West Indies and Zimbabwe, with 101 and 99 defeats, respectively, highlighting the competitive and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. In the Pallekele match, Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Charith Asalanka, decided to field first after winning the toss. India faced initial setbacks but managed to recover with notable contributions from their batting lineup, posting a score of 137/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Shubman Gill was the top scorer with 39 runs off 37 deliveries, which included three boundaries. In the crucial final overs, Riyan Parag and Washington Sundar added valuable run

This article first appeared on Cricket on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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