IND Vs SL 1st T20I Highlights: SKY-Gambhir Era Starts On A Winning Note After Sri Lanka's Dramatic Late Collapse
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Goodbye, Folks!
That's it from this first T20I then! India have taken a 1-0 lead and we will be back with a LiveBlog for the second game in less than 24 hours on Sunday. India would be looking to seal the series while the hosts would be eyeing to bounce back after faltering today, till then it is goodbye from our side. This is Aashay Chopade, signing off on behalf of our dedicated OneCricket family. Cheers!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I: Player Of The Match!
Captain Suryakumar Yadav has been named as the Player of the Match for hius 58 off 26 balls. He has reaffirmed his status as one of the best T20 batters in the world.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I: Match Summary!
India have registered a comfortable win in the end, however, it was not before they were put under immense pressure by Pathum Nissanka halfway during the run-chase. He scored 79 off 48 balls, and till the time he was there, Sri Lanka were in control of the chase. They went on the self-destruction mode after this wicket though, and lost nine wickets for just 32 runs to hand India a lead in this three-match T20I series.
Earlier, India posted a massive total of 213 on the board courtesy a stunning opening stand in the Powerplay. Gill scored 34 off 16 balls and Jaiswal smashed 40 off 21 balls and then SKY continued the onslaught with 58 off 26 balls. Pathirana's four-fer pulled things back a bit, but India still posted a strong total and it proved too much for Sri Lanka in the end.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: 2-IN-2 For Riyan Parag; India Win By 43 Runs!
Sri Lanka hits the timber on consecutive deliveries and seals the win for India! A great comeback from India in the last five overs. Sri Lanka were right on top with nine wickets in hand, but in the last 32 balls they gave away just 30 runs and took nine wickets to turn the game in a dramatic fashion.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Another One Bites The Dust!
Mohammed Siraj gets into the wicket column! Matheesha Pathirana tries his best to get some runs for his team, but does not get any timing on his lofted shot and hands an easy catch to Axar Patel at mid on.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Last Nail In The Coffin From Arshdeep!
No fireworks from Wanindu Hasaranga! He tries to go over the top of mid on with fielder inside the circle but fails to get enough power behind his shot and Riyan Parag there takes a fine catch moving backwards.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: SKY's Riyan Parag Masterstroke!
Just five runs from the over by Riyan Parag and he has cleaned up Kamindu Mendis as well apart from a run-out of Dasun Shanaka. The game has completely changed now.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Ducks For Asalanka-Shanaka; India Back In Control
Things are going downhill for Sri Lanka, they have lost their captain for a two-ball duck with Ravi Bishnoi providing an important breakthrough. Then, Shanaka who is known for his power-hitting got run-out without facing a ball, and things have got difficult for Sri Lanka now.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Bishnoi Drops His Second Catch; Gets Hurt In The Process
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IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: And.. Kusal Perera Perishes Now! Axar With Double Blow
Kusal Perera was looking to keep the momentum going and hit two boundaries after Nissanka's wicket. However, he failed to connect this pull shot properly and has handed an easy catch to Ravi Bishnoi.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Axar Removes Nissanka; Can India Fightback?
A quicker delivery and it's an arm-ball from Axar Patel. Nissanka goes on the backfoot and makes room to cut it, but fails to connect and India get much-needed breakthrough.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Nissanka On Fire Here, India Look Clueless!
Nissanka is batting beautifully here and the breakthrough is still eluding India. Axar Patel was smashed for two consecutive fours and now Hardik Pandya has been tonked for a six off the very first ball. Fifty partnership up as well. Kusal Perera at the other end has been silent, but Sri Lanka are well on their way here.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Five Runs Added To Kitty; 50 For Nissanka!
Some messy work from India! This should have been just a single or two runs, but a direct hit from deep, deflects the ball away towards the boundary line. Five runs after some deliberation as the TV umpire has decided that the batters did not cross before the fielder in the deep released his throw.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: 108 Needed Off 54 Balls - Game On!
Sri Lanka are doing well in this run-chase! They have kept the required rate under check and still have nine wickets in hand. Some powerful batters to follow, and India need some quick wickets to keep Sri Lanka under check here.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Arshdeep Singh Gets His Revenge! Mendis Gone...
Six And A Wicket! Kusal Mendis was looking dangerous and smashed a shortish delivery for a six to take himself to 45, but the same length has done the trick for India and Arshdeep Singh. Mendis tries to pull another one into the crowd, but mistimes it and hits it straight into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal at deep mid-wicket.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Decision Overturned, India's Frustration Continues!
Kusal Mendis has been given out LBW, but the batter has taken the DRS, and the UltraEdge has shown the spike as the ball passes close to the bat. So, the decision is overturned and India will have to worker harder to get their first breakthrough. Sri Lankan fans are overjoyed!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Sri Lanka Cross Powerplay Hurdle!
55/0 in the Powerplay! Sri Lanka have started off brightly here. They have found boundaries at regular intervals, and India have just not been able to control the flow of runs. They have been poor with their lines and lengths too, and need to get their act together quickly, before Sri Lanka build on this start.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Nissanka Goes Bang-Bang!
Pathum Nissanka has hit Mohammed Siraj for two sixes and Sri Lanka's innings has now found some steam. First hit was over third man and the second one was a authoritative pull shot over deep mid-wicket. This would give Sri Lanka a lot of confidence.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Nissanka-Mendis Attack Axar After Cautious Start!
Sri Lanka needed boundaries and both Mendis and Nissanka have hit those against Axar. A bold move from SKY to hand Axar a ball in the Powerplay and Sri Lankan openers with 12 runs off it, have brought themselves on track.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Ready For The Run-Chase!
The Sri Lanka openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are in the middle. Arshdeep Singh is ready with the new ball. It would be an interesting battle. Here we go...
IND Vs SL 1st T20I: Mid-Innings Summary!
India have posted a massive total on the board. They started off with a bang, and the openers smashed 74 in the Powerplay. Both Gill and Yashasvi departed on consecutive deliveries though, but Suryakumar Yadav played a captain's knock and kept India going even though Pant struggled at the other end.
Then came Pathirana and his death-bowling kept pulling India back as he bagged four wickets to keep India's score in check. Pant scored 49, but it was a sratchy knock, but India still managed to get to 213 courtesy their stupendous scoring rate in the first half of the innings. Sri Lanka have a record chase infront of them, but the pitch is good, and if their top order fires, this could be an enticing chase.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Axar Does An MS DHONI!
A last-ball six from Axar Patel. He tonks it straight down the ground to end India's innings on a high. 213 on board for India, and though they looked good for a lot more, they would take this total with both hands.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Rinku Singh Fails To Finish Off In Style!
In the slot for Rinku Singh to pump it into the crowd, but only managed an inside edge and the ball shatters the stumps. This has been a good comeback from Sri Lankan pacers at the death.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Pant's Stump Uprooted; 4th Prey For Pathirana!
Rishabh Pant Cleaned Up! A full delivery again, you miss buddy, I hit stuff from Pathirana and Pant misses his wild slog. The ball hits the off-stump and that's an end to a rather scratchy knock from Indian wicketkeeper. He did up the ante later in his innings, but never looked convincing and India have lost their sixth wicket.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Riyan Parag's Fails To Impress
A full delivery on middle and leg. Just good pace and his awkward angle into the stumps and Riyan Parag fails to connect his flick as the ball hits him on the pads. An appeal follows and the umpire raises his finger without hesitation.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Pathirana Too Hot For Hardik Pandya!
A 151 KPH Yorker Knocks Over Hardik Pandya! A stunning yorker on middle and leg, Hardik did what he could, by going deep in his crease, but fails to get under it and gets cleaned up.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Pant Unleashes Helicopter Shot, Finally!
A full toss from Asitha Fernando and Rishabh Pant brings out a helicopter shot, finds the middle of the blade finally and the ball sails over deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Rishabh Pant Needs To Get A Move On!
Rishabh Pant is struggling big time here! The timing has been off, and India's run-rate has taken a beating. This is what he said before the game -
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Pathirana's Bullet Removes SKY!
A 149 KPH Pacy delivery from Pathirana ends Indian captain's stint! A very full delivery at a good speed on middle and leg. SKY gets a bit across his crease and looks to flick it behind square on the leg side, he misses it as soon as the ball hit his pads, it looked dead straight. The Indian skipper did take the DRS, just in hope though and THREE REDS ON BALL TRACKING, confirms this dismissal.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Surya Gets To His Fifty In Style!
Suryakumar Yadav gets to his 20th fifty and he has reached it in just 22 balls. His second fastest in T20Is, and this is how you lead from the front. Take a bow, Mr. 360-Degree!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Supla Shot Against Pathirana!
These Matheesha Pathirana overs are crucial for Sri Lanka, and SKY with this trademark Supla shot has put pressure on the young pacer straightaway. He is looking like a man on mission!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Captain Suryakumar Yadav Is Compensating For Pant!
SKY is batting on 38 off just 16 balls! India are scoring runs at a run-rate of over 11, and look set for a score over 200. Pant, on the other hand, would be feeling the pressure, and would be now looking to get going in this second half of the innings.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Rishabh Pant Is Struggling!
Pant is known for his power-hitting, but he has not been able to crack T20Is so far. He is struggling here too, with a strike-rate of less than 100 in the game where all other batters are blasting the balls all over the park. He surely needs to get into his act soon. Survives a close DRS call too!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Mr. 360-Degree Has Taken Off!
6, 4, 4 - Some trademark Suryakumar Yadav shots on display here. First a stunning flick over deep backward square leg for a six and then two boundaries towards the fine leg region. One of it was a chance for Sri Lanka, but the fielder misjudged it, and the ball rolled away towards the fence.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Yashasvi Follows Gill, Hasaranga Strikes!
Yashasvi Jaiswal is stumped! A beautiful delivery to start off by Wanindu Hasaranga, and the former skipper has delivered on the very first ball. A lovely googly that beats Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kusal Mendis whips off the bails in flash.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Gill's Brisk Cameo Ends!!!
4, 4, 6, W - A much-needed wicket for Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill was exploding, and with 74 runs on the board in the Powerplay, the Lankans needed this wicket badly. Gill has done his job though, played a selfless knock and in a bid to hit another one out of the park, he perishes. Madushanka draws first blood!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: The Powerplay Destroyer!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: No Stopping Yashasvi Jaiswal!
The fearless attitude of Yashasvi Jaiswal is quite fascinating to watch!!! He brings up India's fifty with another six. This time a touch shortish delivery and Jaiswal just pulls it with authority over deep mid-wicket. Sri Lanka need a breakthrough!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: NO DRS RESPITE FOR SRI LANKA!
A big LBW appeal from Theekshana against Yashasvi Jaiswal as he tries to sweep a full delivery, but the umpire is not interested. Theekshana convinces his captain to take the DRS, but the Ball Tracking showed that the ball was missing the stumps.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Brutal Welcome For Theekshana!
6, 4 - A six and a four to welcome one of Sri Lanka's leading stars. The six was a shot of authority from Yashasvi Jaiswal. A fuller delivery, around off and the left-hander just thumps it over wide long off for a maximum.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Back-to-Back Boundaries For Prince, Gill!
Shubman Gill is a classy batter and he has started off with two lovely boundaries here. Such sweet timing and elegance, and India are off to a flier! 13/0 after first over!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal🤝Virender Sehwag
The young southpaw has started off the innings with a boundary as well. Reminds a lot of Virender Sehwag, who used to start off in similar fashion. What confidence and skills from Yashasvi!!!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: All Set For The Action!
The Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are in the middle. Sri Lankan players have also made their way out to the middle witn Dilshan Madushanka ready with the new ball. Here we go!!!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Time For National Anthems!
The atmosphere is electric in the Pallekele Stadium and the excitement around the game is rising with each passing moment. The national anthems add to the flavour of the occassion, and let's hope for a cracking game.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Rinku, Parag In; Samson, Dube Out!
So, India are going with an interesting combination in this game. The world champions, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube are out of the XI and India have decided to go with youngsters like Rinku Singh and Riyan Parag. India are batting first and let's see how they go about their business.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Playing XIs
India: Shubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Toss: Sri Lanka Decide To Bowl First
Sri Lanka have won an important toss and they have decided to bowl first. So, Suryakumar Yadav's India have to deliver a strong performance with the bat, the ground is a good chasing one and it would be an interesting game for sure.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Rishabh Pant Or Sanju Samson?
So, as always, there are lot of debates around India's paying XI for the first T20I. For the wicketkeeper's spot, Rishabh Pant is surely ahead in the race, with him playing all the games of T20 World Cup, but Sanju Samson has not done anything wrong and in the last T20I he played against Zimbabwe, the right-handed batter scored a quality fifty.
So, it would be a tough call to drop Sanju for SKY and company, but unfortunately, he is likely to sit out in another game for India.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Men In Blue Are Ready!
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Team Preview
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka are also coming into this series with a new captain, Charith Asalanka. He has experienced heads like Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga around him and they would be looking to start off with a bang. The problem though for the home team is that they have lost three of their frontline pacers due to variety of reasons, and it would be interesting to see how they find the way out of these setbacks in this first game.
IND Vs SL 1st T20I Live Score: Team Preview
India
The Men in Blue are starting off a new era after the retirement of their experienced trio. Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir have taken over the responsibility and with plenty of young players looking to prove themselves, we can expect a strong performance from the reigning T20 World Champions. Here is the probable playing XI from OneCricket for this curtain raiser.
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It's time to get over the World Cup euphoria, Indian fans! The Men in Blue are all set to take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series and it promises to be an entertaining series with both teams starting off a new era in the shortest format of the game under their new captains.
We are here too with our exciting OneCricket Live Blog, and I, Aashay Chopade will be at your service throughout the game with live updates. So, just quickly grab your popcorns and enjoy this space!
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