Pathan Brothers' Best Innings | India vs Sri Lanka | 2009 T20 Highlights | Feb 10 2009

Witness one of the most thrilling T20 clashes between India and Sri Lanka from 10 February 2009 at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where the Pathan brothers turned the game on its head in a nerve-shredding finish! Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first, putting up a challenging score of 171 for 4 in 20 overs thanks to an aggressive opening stand. Tillakaratne Dilshan was the cornerstone of the Lankan innings, smashing a fiery 61 off 47 balls, while Sanath Jayasuriya provided quick impetus with 33 off 17 balls. Their partnership set a strong platform and helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total under the floodlights. Chasing 172, India got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets and leaving fans worried. But Suresh Raina (35 off 27) and Yuvraj Singh (32 off 21) provided crucial momentum mid-innings. Still, with India struggling at 115 for 7, victory seemed unlikely — until the Pathan brothers produced an unforgettable finish. Irfan Pathan (33* off 16) and Yusuf Pathan (22* off 10) unleashed a breathtaking 59-run partnership off just 25 balls, racing India past Sri Lanka with 4 balls to spare — sealing a dramatic 3-wicket win and ending the tour on a high! Yusuf’s all-round effort earned him Player of the Match honours. This T20 classic blends explosive hitting, pressure situations, and a jaw-dropping finish — a must-watch moment for every cricket fan! 🔥 📊 Match Statistics — India vs Sri Lanka | Only T20I | 10 Feb 2009 📍 Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Night) 📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2009 🏆 Result: India won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) 🎖 Player of the Match: Yusuf Pathan Format: T20 International (Night Match) Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first 🏏 Sri Lanka Innings Summary Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 171 for 4 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Tillakaratne Dilshan anchored the innings with a well-paced 61 runs off 47 balls, striking 7 fours and a six. Sanath Jayasuriya provided an explosive start, scoring 33 runs off just 17 balls, including 2 sixes. Late contributions came from Chamara Kapugedera, who scored 16 off 9 balls, and Chamara Silva, who remained unbeaten on 21 off 18 deliveries. For India, Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan picked up one wicket each, while the bowling effort was focused on containing runs rather than heavy wicket-taking. Sri Lanka Total: 171/4 in 20 overs 🏏 India Innings Summary Chasing a target of 172, India faced early trouble and slipped to 115 for 7, putting Sri Lanka firmly in control of the match. Suresh Raina kept India alive with 35 runs off 27 balls, while Yuvraj Singh added quick momentum with 32 off 21 balls. Captain MS Dhoni struggled to accelerate and managed 13 runs off 17 balls. Just when defeat looked certain, the Pathan brothers produced one of the most memorable finishes in T20 history. Irfan Pathan played a sensational unbeaten knock of 33 runs off 16 balls, while Yusuf Pathan smashed 22 not out off just 10 balls. Together, they added 59 runs in only 25 balls, completely turning the match around. India reached the target at 174 for 7 in 19.2 overs, sealing a dramatic victory. India Total: 174/7 in 19.2 overs 🎳 Bowling Highlights For Sri Lanka, Malinga Bandara was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs. Sanath Jayasuriya and Jehan Mubarak picked up one wicket each. Despite bowling with pace and aggression, Lasith Malinga went wicketless and conceded runs at crucial moments during the final overs. 🔥 Key Match Moments • Dilshan’s composed half-century set up a strong total for Sri Lanka • India collapsed to 115/7 while chasing 172 • Irfan & Yusuf Pathan’s fearless hitting changed the game in the final overs • 59-run unbeaten partnership turned a lost match into a historic win • One of India’s most thrilling T20 victories overseas Contact us at: [email protected] The footage shown in the video is not owned by the channel. This video is of their respected copyright holders.