IND Vs SL 1st ODI Highlights: Historic Game Witnessed In Colombo; IND-SL 1st ODI Ends In Tie
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That's the end of this riveting ODI match. We witnessed an instant classic, courtesy two spirited teams. Sri Lanka will be the happier of the two teams, since they came back from the brink of defeat. For India, well, they need to improve their batting ahead of the next game.
So, with the game done and dusted, I'll also take a leave now. This is Anurag Dasgupta, signing off, alongside my colleague, Ritam Chatterjee.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Dube almost pulled it off for India!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: IND-SL Game Tied !!
We witnessed a Super Over in the T20Is, and now we've witnessed a tied game. Remember, no Super Over in ODIs. The series opener lives up to the expectations and it ends in a tie. Arshdeep with a blind heave and gets trapped on the front leg. SL skipper, Charith Asalanka has pulled off a special heist from the jaws of defeat.
India needed a solitary run to win, with Dube at the crease, but back-to-back wickets has resulted in a win for Sri Lanka at-least morally. Rohit Sharma's blinder goes in vain as the middle and lower-order, failed to chase down a simple target. KL Rahul, Axar, and Dube tried their best, but it all went in vain.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: More drama, Dube departs!!
Okay, the game is not over till its over. India need just one run to win, and Charith Asalanka strikes again as India lose their ninth. What a game we are witnessing.
This match is going down to the wires. India need 15 off 24 balls, with Shivam Dube, the lone recognized batter. Can he take the Indian team past the winning line?
And well, well, Dube has closed down the equation to just 8 runs with a massive, massive six.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kuldeep knocked over by a beauty 😱
Kuldeep has got a taste of his own medicine. The spin wizard has been knocked over by a brilliant spinning delivery. Hasaranga is having a dream match at the moment. The ball pitches on the middle stump and spins away to castle the stumps.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Dube off and running!!!
India needed a big hit and Dube provides just that. He can eat 100 spinners for breakfast with ease. Tossed up and he smashed it downtown. Equation down to 27.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wow, Asalanka gets Axar Patel's wicket 😱
How big a wicket is this in the context of the match? First KL, and now Axar, India have lost two wickets in quick successions. Sri Lanka needed his wicket and captain Asalanka delivers the goods for his side.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: BIG WICKET ALERT 🚨
Just what the Sri Lankan doctor ordered, a big wicket at this stage of the match. KL Rahul, who looked astute goes for a blind slog sweep and the top-edge is safely taken at square leg. Is this the game-changing wicket from Hasaranga???
4 valuable runs and I can't remember the last time a boundary was hit in this game. Axar with the boundary and India slowly, but steadily move towards the target.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Slow and steady wins the race!
At the end of the day, Rohit Sharma's blistering knock might be the difference between the two teams. The required rate was brought down and now India, despite playing slowly, need 67 off 90 balls. Sri Lanka need wickets.....
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: KL Rahul dropppped!!! 😱
Massive moment in the context of the game. Asalanka drops a tough chance as KL Rahul gets some respite. He cuts a length ball and gets an outside-edge which travels to the slip fielder who drops it. Huge moment in this game...
Game still in India's hands, but another wicket can change the complexion of the match. Still Shivam Dube to come, but India will hope the pair of Axar and KL Rahul can do the job for their side.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: It was good till it lasted 🥲
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: GONE, GONE, GONE! 😱
Fernando brings his best and destroys the stumps to knock over Iyer. No foot movement and he gets beaten by the sheer pace. India really in a spot of bother at the moment...
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Ohhhh no, Kohli departs!!!
Just when you thought everything is going well for India, Hasaranga steps in and takes the big fish out, Virat Kohli. He was way back inside the crease and gets trapped on the front-leg. He looked good, but it was a short stay at the crease. India in a spot of bother.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kohli and Shreyas re-build innings!
Back-to-back boundaries from Kohli has eased up the pressure on him. One a slog sweep, followed by a back-foot pull shot. He looks in groove now and alongside Iyer, who is playing superbly, holds the key for India.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: And that's how RO-HIT reached fifty 💪🏻
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kohli holds the key for India!
Just the ideal situation for Virat Kohli. He thrives under pressure and is a human calculator when it comes to chasing. The 'chasemaster' holds the key for India's win now.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: A night to forget for the Indian vice-captain!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: What is happening?? 😱
India have already lost Gill and Rohit, and now they could lose Washington Sundar as well. The Sri Lankan spinners have spun the web and the Indian batters are falling apart. He goes for a block and gets beaten all ends up.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wellalage traps HITMAN ROHIT 😨
Wellalage was outstanding with the bat, and now has delivered with the ball, dismissing the dangerous looking Rohit Sharma. The Indian skipper departs for a superb 58 as he misses a slog sweep and gets trapped on the front-leg.
Virat Kohli comes in at number 3. Time for a RO-KO Partnership...
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Gill fails to deliver 😪
A scratchy innings from India's vice-captain comes to an end. An unnecessary shot and he departs for a 35-ball 16 run knock. A strike-rate of 45 and it has been an innings to forget. He goes for the big heave and the top-edge is safely taken.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: FIFFTYYY FOR RO-HIT SHARMA 💪🏻
This is Rohit's first match after the T20 WC finals, and he has played like he never took a break. A classical Rohit Sharma innings, laced with maximums. He brings up his fifty with a biggiiiee over deep square.
Another boundary and Rohit etches closer to a blazing fifty. Simply sensational by the Indian skipper, who has single-handedly taken apart by the Lankan bowlers.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: HITMAN, YOU BEAUTY!!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: This is Rohit Sharma 2.0 🔥
Since the start of 2023, Rohit looks like a different batter altogether. We first saw the glimpses of his selfless cricket during the 2023 World Cup, it continued in the T20 WC as well, and now, he is striking at nearly 160 against Sri Lanka.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Blazing start for the Indian side!
Rohit, Gill have started on the front-foot and have taken the attack to the Lankan bowlers. They are going at a whopping 9.16 runs per over, and by this rate, the match will be done and dusted inside 30 overs.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Is Rohit a goner?? 😨
Just when I was about to type that India are off to a flying start, Fernando decided to trap Rohit on the front-leg. Loud appeal and the umpire raised his finger. But, but, Rohit decides to take the review.
Well, well, the Indian skipper is one lucky person. Brilliant review as the ball was going well above the stumps. Brilliant call...
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Rohit starts with a bang!! 😍
Rohit started the innings, the way he played in the World Cup. Asitha Fernando bowls it on the stumps and off goes the ball into the mid-wicket stands. A Rohit special to kick-start the innings.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: AAAAAND WE ARE SET FOR THE CHASE!
Indian openers, Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma are out in the middle. Will we see the same aggressive Rohit everyone witnessed in the World Cup? time to find out...
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Innings Summary!
From 101/5 to 230/8, Sri Lanka have made a strong comeback in Colombo after opting to bat first. Dunith Wellalage, in particular, was impressive, remaining not out on 66 off 65 balls, while Pathum Nissanka made 56 earlier in the innings to play a lone battle.
We will be come back with the chase shortly. My colleague Anurag Dasgupta will be with you guys for the rest of the match.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wellalage Finishes Off Strongly!
Dunith Wellalage is now batting on 62* off 63 balls. 220+ now. That's some fightback.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh has got Akila Dananjaya's wicket here. He made 17 off 21 balls.
Debutant Mohamed Shiraz is in the middle. He gives Wellalage back the strike with a quick single.
Last two balls. Wellalage is on strike. Four runs on the penultimate over. Very good execution by the SL youngster. Final ball coming. A bye single to finish the innings.
Sri Lanka close on 230/8.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Siraj Bowling The 49th Over!
What a shot by Wellalage! A superb upper-cut against Siraj, who is left stunned. He and Rohit Sharma is having a chat.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: 200 Up For Sri Lanka
A well-fought 200 by the hosts. They were struggled in the middle overs, but somehow managed to go past the 200-run mark.
Meanwhile, Wellalage has crossed the fifty-run mark as well.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wellalage On 47*!
Dunith Wellalage is playing a very important knock here. He is three runs away from a well-made half-century. Sri Lanka are 195/7 after 46 overs.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wicket Out Of Nowhere!
And Arshdeep Singh breaks the deadlock. Wanindu Hasaranga hits straight to Axar Patel at point. India regain control.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wellalage, Hasaranga Go Strong!
Sri Lanka are targeting 235+ total here. India, on the other hand, would love to bundle them out under 200. Let's see how it goes.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Rohit Sharma Being Rohit Sharma!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Virat Kohli, Fast And Furious!
Virat Kohli tried as hard as possible to run Wellalage out, however it did not happen. Somehow Wellalage managed.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: 150 Up For Sri Lanka!
40 overs approaching, and Sri Lanka have crossed the 150-run mark, having lost six wickets. They need to have Hasaranga and Wellalage in the middle for the next five overs at least in order to take their side to a respectable total.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: DROPPED! Rohit Sharma!
Something we don't often see. Rohit Sharma has dropped a catch. A tough one, but should have been taken at slip. Kuldeep Yadav is not pleased here.
Hasaranga survives.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: I.C.Y.M.I
The Charith Asalanka Wicket!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Was Not Out! Wow!
Liyanage should have taken a DRS here. There was no contact off Liyange's bat when the ball passed the bat. There was no nick. Oh, dear!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Liyanage Departs!
Sri Lanka have lost their sixth wicket, as Axar Patel returned to bowling to take the wicket of Janith Liyanage. Rohit Sharma takes yet another wicket at first slip.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Wellalage In Action Now!
Wow, wow, wow! Sri Lankan lower middle-order batters are counter-attacking here. An unorthodox reverse sweep against Washington Sundar for four runs. A very very brave shot it was!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Shubman Gill Comes To Bowl!
The 32nd over. Shubman Gill is here with the ball in hand. Janith Liyanage has struck the first six of the day against the next big thing of Indian cricket.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Siraj, Kohli Together >>>>>
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: A Close Stumping Chance!
KL Rahul almost stumped Wellalage off Washington Sundar, but the Sri Lankan were quick enough to get his feet back to the crease.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Almost another wicket, Dunith Wellalage survives via DRS
Oh! Dunith Wellalage has avoided a duck by taking a DRS, which Joel Wilson gave him out. Saved!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Oh, Dear! Nissanka Falls!
And Washington Sundar has got the big fish here. He trapped Nissanka leg-before for 56. The SL opener took the review, and the replay showed it would have been just clicked the stumps, making it a umpire's call.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: 50 Up For Nissanka!
Nissanka gets to yet another fifty. His form in ODIs this year has been magnificent, which included a flamboyant double century. 100 up for Sri Lanka as well.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kuldeep Yadav Strikes!
Another one bites the dust. Sri Lanka have lost Charith Asalanka here, as perfect trap by Rohit Sharma, who placed himself at first slip, took the catch easily. More pressure on Nissanka!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Relive Axar Patel's Wicket
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Sri Lanka Approaching 100!
Nissanka is six runs away from a well-deserved half-century, while Sri Lanka need 15 more runs to touch the 100-run mark.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kuldeep Showing Skills!
Kuldeep Yadav has been magnificent here. Asalanka somehow survives, as the sharp turn has almost done the trick.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: 20 Overs Gone; Sri Lanka Lose Three!
Sri Lanka have reached 68/3 in 20 overs, with Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka in the middle, batting on 38* and 2* respectively.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Nissanka Still Going Strong!
Woah, Nissanka! Another brilliant hit, this time against Kuldeep Yadav. Sri Lanka's only hope now relies on his shoulders. He is on 38* off 59 balls.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Axar Patel In Action Now!
Axar Patel has struck now. Shubman Gill takes an easy catch at cover, as Sadeera Samarawickrama is gone without making any mark. The Sri Lankan middle-order batter fell after scoring 8 off 18 balls.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: The Shivam Dube Wicket
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: SL struggling for runs!
The wicket is slow, and is certainly not helping the batters. The hosts have already lost a couple of wickets and they need Pathum Nissanka to bat through the innings. The indian bowlers won't give them easy chances to score.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Dube with his first ODI wicket
Shivam Dube gets his maiden ODI wicket. Mendis refers the decision. Dube bowling over the wicket. Kusal brings his bat forward to defend and is beaten on the outside edge. Ball hits just above his back pad. Fair delivery, no bat involved and 3 reds on ball tracking! Shivam Dube with his first ODI wicket in form of Kusal Mendis!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Hope You Did Not Miss Out On The Trophy Revealing!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Solid Recovery From Sri Lanka!
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis have done well here. Sri Lanka seemed to be in the spot of bother early, but the duo managed to steady the ship with sensible batting. The pitch also looks tricky, as we have already seen how much turn Axar generated earlier.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kohli-Gill And Their Bromance! 👊🏻
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Relive Siraj's Early Success!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Shivam Dube Now, Wow!
Well well well. Shivam Dube has taken the ball now, ahead of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar. Interesting. India's third pacer for the day is up and running.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: First Over Of Spin; Axar Arrives
Axar Patel has come in, to bowl the ninth over of Sri Lanka's innings. Nissanka attacks him straightaway, smashing him for an audacious four. Game on!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Siraj Drops A Tough One; Nissanka Survives!
A top effort by Mohammed Siraj near the boundary line, although he failed to hold on. Pathum Nissanka, who was in imperious touch, has got a lifeline here.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Nissanka Goes Strong From One End!
Some classy shots we are witnessing here ft. Pathum Nissanka. First Arshdeep was at the receiving end, and now Siraj is facing the heat.
Sri Lanka are 25/1 after 7 overs.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Did You Know? 🤔
Siraj vs Avishka Fernando
Four Innings
29 Balls
18 Runs
Four Wickets
SR 62.06
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Kusal Mendis Is Taking Time!
Kusal Mendis has scored just one run off his first 10 balls. Surprising, isn't? We all know how he plays in T20s, and seeing him taking some time in the middle before breaking the shackles are raising eyebrows of many.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: We'll Are Hyped, Aren't We? 👑
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Nissanka Attacks Arshdeep!
Pathum Nissanka, easily Sri Lanka's best ODI batter at present, has taken the attack to Arshdeep Singh early. Two gorgeous fours now!
Sri Lanka would love to see him stay in the middle for long.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Siraj Strikes Early!
It was coming. Siraj seemed ominous as usual with the new ball, and he got the reward. Arshdeep Singh takes a simple catch, as Avishka Fernando departs for a paltry 1.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: No Wickets In 2 Overs!
Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando are being sensible here. They are taking time, and seem to be in no hurry.
Sri Lanka are 7/0 in 2 overs.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: WHAT A START, SIRAJ!
Siraj, as usual, has started strongly with the new ball. We all have seen what he did in the past in IND vs SL ODIs.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Huddle Done!
Team huddle is done. Indian players, with sunglasses on, are out in the middle. Sri Lankan openers Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando are here as well. Off we go!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: National Anthems Happening!
Players are lining up for national anthems. What a sight!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Action To Begin In 10 Minutes!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: IMPORTANT UPDATE! 🚨
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IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Playing XIs
India XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Debut Alert!
Mohamed Shiraz is making his international debut today.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Toss Update!
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and opted to bat first.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Some Important Stats!
ODI stats at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo:
Total matches played: 150
Matches won batting first: 80
Matches won batting second: 59
NR: 11
Highest team total: 375/5 by India vs Sri Lanka, 2017
Lowest team total: 50 by Sri Lanka vs India, 2023
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Did You Know? 🧐
India have won each of their last five ODIs against Sri Lanka.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Rohit, Kohli Everywhere!
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Important Updates! 🚨
Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruled out of the ODI series due to injuries. Mohammad Shiraz and Eshan Malinga have been added in the squad as their replacements.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Toss in 20 minutes!
We don't have to wait for long for the toss. Let's India come to bat first, and post a massive total on the board. Fingers are crossed.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: How Excited Are You For Ro-Ko's Return?
Fans are eagerly waiting to see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have not played a single ODI since November 19, a date which gives trauma to Indian fans.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Ladies & Gentlemen, The KING Is Here! 👑
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: I.C.Y.M.I
"Rain welcomed India's senior guys when they arrived in Colombo. The first training session was canceled because of heavy showers. The weather forecast for the match day is also not too promising as there are 78 percent chances of rain and we may get a few interruption throughout the day." - Ajay Pal Singh
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: What Would Be Your Playing XI For Today? 🤔
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Fantasy Tips!
In case you're looking for fantasy tips, here's our predictions, analyzed by Probuddha Bhattacharjee.
India heavy fantasy XI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have good records at the R. Premadasa Stadium and will be safe choices as far as the fantasy contests are concerned.
In case of the bowlers, Mohammed Siraj can be a good choice. Barring Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav can also be a good option to keep in the fantasy XIs.
Sri Lanka heavy fantasy XI
Pathum Nissanka looked in a good touch during the T20Is. Besides his current form, Nissanka also enjoys the ODI format and hence will be one of the safest choices from the Sri Lanka side.
Besides Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis can also be good picks for the match.
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Remember What MSD Did In 2017?
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Head-to-Head in ODIs
168 - Matches Played
99 - India Won
57 - Sri Lanka Won
11 - No-Result
1 - Tied
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: READY. SET. GO. 🚀
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Probable XIs
Sri Lanka (Probable XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando
India (Probable XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
IND Vs SL 1st ODI Live Score: Match Preview
As the there is a still a lot of time before the toss, let's take a quick look at the match preview, written by one of our own, Probuddha Bhattacharjee.
India
The Indian team put in a brilliant team effort in the recently concluded T20I series. The fact that India whitewashed the home team in the three match series does not underline the comebacks they made in all the three games. The whole unit under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav made comebacks from disadvantageous positions and managed to edge ahead. The team has really shown great character, grit and nerves in the shortest format of international cricket.
The 'Men in Blue' will be looking to repeat their antics from the T20I series in the ODIs. With the arrival of the 50-over skipper, Rohit Sharma and other stars like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav the unit will feel even stronger. The Indian team will play only 6 ODIs before the Champions Trophy, that is scheduled to take place in February 2025. So, this series will serve as a preparatoy ground for the team ahead of the marquee event.
Sri Lanka
After the beating that they have got from India in the T20I format, the home team will be desperate to make a strong came back in the ODI series. The most concerning thing for the Sri Lankan team in the T20I format was the way they gave away the momentums in all the three games. Charith Asalanka and his boys will be looking to change things around this time.
With the change in the format the home team will be that there is a change in their fortunes. Much like the Indian team, the Sri Lankan team will be looking to use this series as a preparatory ground for the upcoming Champions Trophy in February 2025.
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Hello and welcome to OneCricket's Live Blog, where India will take on Sri Lanka in a blockbuster ODI clash, where fans will see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This should be a cracker of a contest, and fans would hope both their favourite superheroes shine under Gautam Gambhir, who, coupled with SKY's leadership, enjoyed a 3-0 sweep in T20Is.
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