Sri Lanka vs Australia: Captain Dasun Shanaka meets young fan whose celebration went viral after 3rd T20I win

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanka met the young fan who celebrated their win over Australia in the 3rd T20I on Sunday with an outpouring of emotions in Pallekele.

Sri Lanka white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka made the day of a young fan by meeting and greeting him after his heroics in the 3rd T20I against Australia on Sunday in Pallekele. Sri Lanka lost the 3-match series at home 2-1 but the islanders defeated the world champions in the series finale in front of a packed crowd at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Dasun Shanaka played a stunning knock as the Sri Lanka captain helped chase 59 runs in the last 3 overs as he tore into the Australian bowling attack in the death overs. Shanaka hit 55 not out in just 24 deliveries, hitting 4 sixes and 5 boundaries.

As Sri Lanka crossed the finish line in the final over, successfully chasing down 177, the TV cameras panned to the young fan, who was celebrating the team's victory passionately. The young fan was punching the air in delight and the outburst of emotion was wonderfully captured by the broadcasters even as the rest of the home crowd went delirious.

I’m very happy to see these smiling faces of my people pic.twitter.com/H4yQDmLpjj

Sri Lanka Cricket shared a photo of Shanaka's meeting with the young fan in Pallekele.

Dasun Shanaka met the super fan of the month! #SLvAUS #CheerForLions pic.twitter.com/5YjBGe8X0Y