India against Lanka: Played in Colombo, the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka turned up in a thrilling deadlock despite captain Rohit Sharma’s great effort. Up to the very final ball, when both sides scored 230 runs, the contest was intriguing.
India’s encounter against Sri Lanka turns Colombo’s pitch into a thrilling venue.
Played Friday at the Colombo venue, this was the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka. For those who enjoy cricket, this game presented an interesting experience right up to the last ball. The game ends tied since both teams perform as their best.
The spectacular performance by Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma stunned everybody all around him with his batting. Starting fiercely, he scored 58 runs off just 47 balls. For the first wicket he paired up with Shubman Gill to create a 75-run alliance. Still, after Rohit’s dismissal the momentum of the Indian squad slowed considerably.
From Sri Lanka: Shine in bowling
Sri Lankan bowlers really were quite outstanding. Two troubling Indian batsmen were Wanindu Hasaranga and Akila Dananjaya. Hasaranga picked three for fifty-eight runs while captain Charith Asalanka claimed three for thirty runs. Their work brought India all out for 230 runs in 47.5 overs.
Sri Lanka’s response is
Though Sri Lanka did not start well, Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage steadied the innings. Wellalage brought 67 runs; Nissanka scored 56. With their backing, Sri Lanka tied the game by also scoring 230 runs.
The output of Indian bowlers
Indian bowlers gave really good performance. Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube each grabbed one wicket; Axar Patel collected two. Their efforts served to keep the game entertaining.
There are significant point of reference throughout the contest.
After winning the toss, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka choose to bat first. First facing Indian bowling, Sri Lankan batters struggled. They recovered later on, though, and scored 230. Though the middle order of the Indian batting lineup disappointed, KL Rahul and Axar Patel gave good performance. Having both teams score 230 runs altogether, the game proved to be a tie.
