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India had the final laugh in a tense affair in Bangalore on Sunday to emerge triumphant by six runs and improve their series-winning margin. The hosts managed a subpar 160 but reined in the tie with the ball, thwarting Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade's valiant efforts in a thrilling run chase.

After KL Rahul appeared to be the heir apparent for the legendary ‘Dhoni Review System’ in the ODI World Cup, another contender seems to have challenged for the throne. Suryakumar Yadav had ice running through his veins when he turned down a DRS request with a bold call, saving India a review. 

Taking the helm of the Indian team for the first time and shouldering a billion hopes in a fanatical country would prove a tall order for most, but not Suryakumar Yadav. The veteran, leading a T20I side with limited international experience, exhibited exemplary poise to avoid any rash decisions.

Amidst 22 prime athletes competing at the very elite level, umpires stick out like sore thumbs as far as physical abilities and agility is concerned. KN Ananthapadmanabhan was made to realize the same on Friday as he became collateral damage in the clash between Chris Green and Jitesh Sharma.