India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI highlights: Charith Asalanka takes 2 in 2 as Sri Lanka end series opener in thrilling tie
- 10:49 PM IST, Aug 2That's a wrap!
- 10:37 PM IST, Aug 2What Rohit Sharma said about India’s great collapse against Sri Lanka
- 10:33 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage or Rohit Sharma - Who is the Player of the Match?
- 10:10 PM IST, Aug 2 What a comeback by Sri Lanka - A historic tie in Colombo!
- 9:58 PM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka lift late for thrilling tie!
- 9:54 PM IST, Aug 2 Shivam Dube departs! Sri Lanka still alive
- 9:50 PM IST, Aug 2 Shivam Dube hammers Hasaranga!
- 9:46 PM IST, Aug 2 Humdinger in Colombo!
- 9:43 PM IST, Aug 2 Wanindu Hasaranga strikes! India crumble
- 9:37 PM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka’s late fightback turns Colombo opener into thriller
- 9:33 PM IST, Aug 2 Spotlight on Shivam Dube!
- 9:27 PM IST, Aug 2 Game on says Sri Lanka as Axar Patel departs!
- 9:22 PM IST, Aug 2 OUT! KL Rahul has to go
- 9:13 PM IST, Aug 2 KL Rahul takes charge! 50-run partnership for 6th wicket
- 9:06 PM IST, Aug 2 India need 63 runs in 84 balls
- 8:59 PM IST, Aug 2 KL Rahul and Axar Patel revive India’s run-chase
- 8:53 PM IST, Aug 2 India need 73 runs to beat Sri Lanka
- 8:48 PM IST, Aug 2 KL Rahul dropped!
- 8:43 PM IST, Aug 2 Out or not out? Sri Lanka take review
- 8:38 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma creates history, joins Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag
- 8:33 PM IST, Aug 2 Axar Patel takes on Wanindu Hasaranga
- 8:26 PM IST, Aug 2 What's the equation?
- 8:20 PM IST, Aug 2 Asitha Fernando bamboozles Shreyas Iyer!
- 8:14 PM IST, Aug 2 Virat Kohli perishes! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes for Sri Lanka
- 8:07 PM IST, Aug 2 Shreyas Iyer gets into the act!
- 8:04 PM IST, Aug 2 Virat Kohli shows no mercy to Dunith Wellalage!
- 7:59 PM IST, Aug 2 Wanindu Hasaranga vs Virat Kohli!
- 7:55 PM IST, Aug 2 Onus on Virat Kohli
- 7:49 PM IST, Aug 2 Time for drinks!
- 7:44 PM IST, Aug 2 Back-to-back wickets for Sri Lanka; India lose review
- 7:36 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage bags big wicket of Rohit Sharma
- 7:32 PM IST, Aug 2 Virat Kohli joins on-song Hitman
- 7:28 PM IST, Aug 2 OUT! Shubman Gill departs; enters Virat Kohli
- 7:25 PM IST, Aug 2 Hitman taking the game away from Islanders
- 7:16 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma smashes 50!
- 7:14 PM IST, Aug 2 How good is Dunith Wellalage?
- 7:12 PM IST, Aug 2 Spinners controlling the show for Sri Lanka
- 7:06 PM IST, Aug 2 Glorious from RO! India rule powerplay
- 7:01 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage in powerplay!
- 6:57 PM IST, Aug 2 6 and 4 - Welcome to Hitman show
- 6:53 PM IST, Aug 2Early drama! Fernando does DX's crotch chop to Rohit; India captain takes review
- 6:48 PM IST, Aug 2 HT POLL - Predict Hitman’s score in his 1st ODI after 2023 World Cup final
- 6:41 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma announces arrival!
- 6:37 PM IST, Aug 2 HT POLL - Can IPL teams target Dunith Wellalage at mega auction?
- 6:28 PM IST, Aug 2 A Dunith Wellalage special saves the day
- 6:08 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage’s quick-fire 67 takes Sri Lanka to 230-8 in 50 overs
- 6:03 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage playing a blinder!
- 5:54 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage smashes 50!
- 5:51 PM IST, Aug 2 200 up for Sri Lanka; only 3 overs left
- 5:47 PM IST, Aug 2 Dunith Wellalage approaching maiden 50!
- 5:43 PM IST, Aug 2Dunith Wellalage smashes career-best score with 6!
- 5:35 PM IST, Aug 2 Arshdeep Singh strikes!
- 5:30 PM IST, Aug 2 Kuldeep Yadav signs off!
- 5:25 PM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka shifting gears
- 5:21 PM IST, Aug 2 Wanindu Hasaranga takes charge!
- 5:17 PM IST, Aug 2 Dropped in Kuldeep’s over, can Hasaranga make India pay?
- 5:10 PM IST, Aug 2 What a hit by Wanindu Hasaranga!
- 5:05 PM IST, Aug 2 Strange dismissal for Janith Liyanage!
- 5:00 PM IST, Aug 2 Axar Patel returns!
- 4:54 PM IST, Aug 2 How much will Sri Lanka score?
- 4:49 PM IST, Aug 2 Shubman Gill with the golden arm?
- 4:43 PM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka struggling; Kuldeep Yadav still probing
- 4:40 PM IST, Aug 2 Arshdeep Singh with a dive….
- 4:36 PM IST, Aug 2 KD wants a review, Rohit Sharma over to you…
- 4:31 PM IST, Aug 2 Review retained; How lucky is Wellalage?
- 4:29 PM IST, Aug 2 Washington Sundar scores a stunning brace!
- 4:26 PM IST, Aug 2 Kuldeep Yadav goes for 6; Janith Liyanage in for Lankan Lions
- 4:19 PM IST, Aug 2 50 for Pathum Nissanka!
- 4:17 PM IST, Aug 2 Brilliant from Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav as Charith Asalanka departs
- 4:12 PM IST, Aug 2 Washington Sundar is expensive for Rohit Sharma
- 4:09 PM IST, Aug 2Kuldeep Yadav in search of his 1st wicket
- 4:04 PM IST, Aug 2 Review or no review? Rohit Sharma approaches KL Rahul
- 3:56 PM IST, Aug 2 OUT! Axar Patel has been finally rewarded
- 3:53 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma says let there be spin from both ends!
- 3:49 PM IST, Aug 2How Shivam Dube opened his ODI account with the ball!
- 3:45 PM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka need to tackle pressure better against India!
- 3:40 PM IST, Aug 2 Axar Patel and Shivam Dube keeping SL batters in check
- 3:33 PM IST, Aug 2 Shivam Dube bags maiden ODI wicket! SL 46-2
- 3:18 PM IST, Aug 2 And now Shivam Dube into the attack
- 3:13 PM IST, Aug 2 Here comes spin
- 3:10 PM IST, Aug 2 DROPPED! Siraj the man
- 3:04 PM IST, Aug 2 Nissanka growing in confidence, a 4th boundary for him
- 2:55 PM IST, Aug 2 Tight for Sri Lanka but no damage done
- 2:50 PM IST, Aug 2 Clipped for FOUR
- 2:41 PM IST, Aug 2 OUT! Siraj strikes
- 2:39 PM IST, Aug 2 Arshdeep begins well
- 2:34 PM IST, Aug 2Cracked for FOUR! Sri Lanka off the mark
- 2:30 PM IST, Aug 2 Is that RAIN already? Is it…
- 2:20 PM IST, Aug 2 Here's what Sri Lanka's line-up looks like
- 2:10 PM IST, Aug 2India Team News: Shivam Dube in, Riyan Parag out!
- 2:00 PM IST, Aug 2 TOSS TIME!
- 1:50 PM IST, Aug 2 The last time India played Sri Lanka in a one-dayer…
- 1:40 PM IST, Aug 2 Why Jasprit Bumrah isn't playing
- 1:30 PM IST, Aug 2 When it's Colombo, refer to him as Virat 'The Beast' Kohli please
- 1:20 PM IST, Aug 2 Rohit Sharma's only real challenge of this series
- 1:10 PM IST, Aug 2 In case you’re wondering where Ishan Kishan is...
- 1:00 PM IST, Aug 2KL Rahul back to the format he loves
- 12:50 PM IST, Aug 2What to expect from Shreyas Iyer on India return?
- 12:40 PM IST, Aug 2 The big hits have been unleashed, Gambhir in awe
- 12:30 PM IST, Aug 2 The reunion everyone has their eyes on
- 12:20 PM IST, Aug 2 Oh no! Not rain again
- 12:10 PM IST, Aug 2 Got to feel for Sanath Jayasuriya!
- 12:00 PM IST, Aug 2Did you miss Rohit Sharma in T20Is?
- 11:50 AM IST, Aug 2 Why no Hardik Pandya in ODIs?
- 11:40 AM IST, Aug 2 The captain catches up with his new coach
- 11:30 AM IST, Aug 2 OMG! What is this trivia even?
- 11:20 AM IST, Aug 2 Sri Lanka dealt back-to-back blows
- 11:10 AM IST, Aug 2 What happened the last time India played ODIs?
- 11:00 AM IST, Aug 2 Hello and welcome! Who's ready for some 50-overs cricket?
Leading India from the front in his first 50-over game after the heartbreaking 2023 World Cup final, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a quick-fire half-century in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against hosts Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Though Rohit's knock laid the foundation for a successful run-chase in the series opener, Sri Lanka bowlers staged a comeback with game-changing wickets of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar....Read More
Reviving India's 231 run-chase, KL Rahul and Axar Patel stitched a 57-run partnership but the duo failed to take India across the finish line. Playing a crucial cameo, Shivam Dube put India on the cusp with a boundary in the 47th over. However, Dube couldn't finish off the game as the Indian batter perished for 25 off 24 balls. Completing Sri Lanka's late comeback, skipper Charith Asalanka castled Arshdeep Singh on the next ball as India folded for 230 to end the contest in a tie.
Earlier, Dunith Wellalage played a crucial hand in helping Sri Lanka set a respectable total in the series opener against Rohit Sharma's Team India at the R.Premadasa Stadium. Pathum Nissanka's gritty 56 off 75 balls, followed by Wellalage's maiden half-century, helped Sri Lanka cross the 200-run mark in the 1st One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series. Wellalage's career-best knock of 67 (65) powered Sri Lanka to 230-8 in 50 overs.
As many as 8 wickets were shared by Indian bowlers - Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar. India got off to a terrific start, taking just 2.3 overs to land the first blow. And it had to be Siraj, right? With some early movement, Avishka Fernando wanted to go aerial. The only difference in plan was that he mistimed it and hit it straight to the fielder. After a below-par powerplay, skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Dube, who bagged his maiden ODI wicket in the 13th over.
Shivam Dube over Riyan Parag
Leading the batting charge of the hosts, Nissanka then revived the innings with a fighting half-century. Earlier, skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat first. For Sri Lanka, Mohammed Shiraz made his debut. Don't get that wrong, it's Shiraz. Not Siraj. Big news came from the Indian camp was that Dube got picked in the playing XI ahead of Riyan Parag.
After the 2023 World Cup, India have played only a handful of ODIs. Three to be exact – against South Africa in late December. But with the T20 World Cup done and dusted, the Men in Blue are back to thrill in the 50-overs format as India take on Sri Lanka in a three-match series, the first of which takes place today at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India vs Sri Lanka rivalry
The India vs Sri Lanka rivalry used to produce a string of high-octane, tense and exciting contests in the 1990s and the mid-2000s. But ever since the retirements of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, it has pretty much been one-way traffic – more so in the last four-five years – and the recently concluded T20I leg was a proven example of the same. Not only did India beat Sri Lanka 3-0, but they also thumped them from start to finish.
The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
The ODIs promise to bring about little change as India have only been bolstered by the returns of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and Sri Lanka dented with injuries to Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka, who have been ruled out of the series. But Sri Lanka's misery is music to India's ears. As the preparations for next year's Champions Trophy get underway, India couldn't have asked for a better opponent than Sri Lanka to switch from T20Is to ODIs.
Focus on Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul
Rohit may want to stay clear from calling it a practice match, the huge gulf between the two teams, making it a mismatch of sorts, proves the Indian captain otherwise. The returning duo of Kohli and Rohit isn't the only comeback India is looking forward to. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who have bossed the ODIs lately, are coming back into the side after a long gap. Rahul has been away from the national picture since the Test series against England, while Shreyas' contract was terminated by the BCCI.
India's ODI future
But if there are any two cricketers who deserve to walk back into the Indian team, it's Rahul and Iyer. Who can forget their stellar show at the World Cup, where India produced that dream run of winning 10 consecutive matches and finished runner-up. Let not the memories of November 19 put a dampener on what these two guys achieved during that unforgettable two-month campaign. With Rohit, Kohli, Rahul and Iyer all likely to get a look in, the Indian ODI set-up promises to wear an entirely different look from its T20I unit.
India at R Premadasa
Having said that, there was rain on the horizon. Yes, this time of the year is never easy on Sri Lanka, especially when there is cricket. Remember last year's Asia Cup, where rain washed out a couple of games, forced some into reserve days and made the groundmen work extra time? Unfortunately, we are up and around the same time of the year. Overcast and windy conditions make it a win toss, bowl first kind of a game. The R Premadasa has been a happy hunting ground for India, even more for Virat Kohli, who has scored over 600 runs from 11 matches here in Colombo and boasts an average of more than 100. If there is one venue Kohli would have loved to make a comeback, it's here.
Kuldeep Yadav can script history
Then there is Kuldeep Yadav, who is on the road to becoming India's No. 1 spinner across formats. The last time Kuldeep faced Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka in a non-final - the Super Fours of the Asia Cup - he picked up 4/43 to dismantle their chase of 214. They were bowled out for 172, falling short by 41 runs to give India a rather easy win in the end. What are the chances of a similar sight unfolding today? We say at least 80 percent. Why? Because this Sri Lankan batting appears weak against quality spin, and with Kuldeep ready to unleash with all his might, expecting some carnage wouldn't be an understatement.
More on Gautam Gambhir era
The ODI series marked the association that is Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir. In fact, there is so much history between the current coach and ODI captain of Team India. Rohit and Gambhir were teammates when India won the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007. Even BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar was part of that squad. And now, today, 17 years later, as three are working in tandem to take Indian cricket forward and to greater heights. A beautiful chapter in Rohit's career ended with Rahul Dravid moving on from his role as coach; however, with Gambhir coming on board, another one promises to ensue, one that is hopefully more blossoming and fruitful than the glorious period that went by.
Below are some key pointers from the India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI:
-India and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling tie in the series opener.
-Shivam Dube smashed 25 off 24 balls but couldn't finish off the game.
-KL Rahul (31) and Axar Patel (33) played crucial knocks for India.
-Shreyas Iyer perished for 23 off 23 balls.
-Virat Kohli scored 24 (32) in his return to ODIs.
-Gautam Gambhir promoted Washington Sundar to No.3 position.
-Rohit Sharma smashed his 56th ODI half-century for Team India.
-Sri Lanka posted 230/8 (D Wellalage 67*, P Nissanka 56; A Patel 2/33) in 50 overs.
-Dunith Wellalage smashed his maiden ODI half-century against India.
-Pathum Nissanka scored 14th ODI half-century off 67 balls.
-Shivam Dube bagged his maiden ODI wicket after the powerplay.
- Mohammed Siraj picked up the first wicket for India.
- Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat.
- Mohammed Shiraz made his debut for Sri Lanka.
- India picked Shivam Dube ahead of Riyan Parag.
- This was Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's first ODI series since the 2023 World Cup final.
- Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul made their long impending returns to India's ODI scheme of things.
- Sri Lanka were without Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
- Sri Lanka last beat India in a bilateral ODI series back in 1997.
That's a wrap!
Thank you for reading HT’s live blog of the series opener between India and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka bagged two successive wickets to force a tie in the 1st ODI against Rohit Sharma's Team India at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Dunith Wellalage was named the Player of the Match for his all-round show. India will meet Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI at the same venue on Sunday.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: What Rohit Sharma said about India’s great collapse against Sri Lanka
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Despite Rohit Sharma gave India an impressive start with his explosive knock, the visitors failed to close the game as Sri Lanka ended the 1st ODI in a tie. Reflecting on India’s performance, Rohit admitted that the target was chasable in Colombo and India only batted well in patches. “The score was gettable, you had to bat well to get there. We batted well in patches. No consistent momentum. We had the upper hand, we lost a couple of wicket. With the KL-Axar partnership, we came back. Little disappointing at the end. These things happened. Sri Lanka played well. In the end, it was a fair result. It (pitch) remained the same. It's not where you can come and play your shots. You have to dig in. The game shifted towards both teams at different times. We should have got that one run,” Rohit added.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage or Rohit Sharma - Who is the Player of the Match?
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage is named the Player of the Match for his all-round show against India. Wellalage smashed 67 off 65 balls and picked up two wickets. “I wanted to put their bowlers under pressure. Me and Janith wanted to put some partnership. After that, I had a good partnership with Hasaranga. The wicket was slow. We planned to score 220. Wicket was little bit good during the second innings. Our skipper and Wanindu Hasaranga changed the game. We played a wonderful match today,” he said after the match.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: This is the first time since 2012 (Adelaide) that India and Sri Lanka have ended a game against each other in a tie. What a comeback by the Islanders! The hosts remained in the hunt and their never-say-die attitude earned them a historic result against India.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Sri Lanka stun India with thrilling finish!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Arshdeep Singh goes for the big swing on first ball - he misses it and is out lbw! Is this a tie? India take the review. No bat involved, pitching in line and wickets hitting - Arshdeep is a goner! Sri Lanka have stunned India with a late fightback - a tie is a win for Sri Lanka from where the hosts bounced back in the low-scoring thriller in Colombo. India play out 44th tie in ODI history with Sri Lanka.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shivam Dube finds the gap to get a superb boundary against Charith Asalanka! With Dube’s four, the scores are level, folks. India one hit away! Strong appeal for lbw - nothing from the umpire and Dube gets the single. Is this the winning run? Sri Lanka have taken review for lbw. We are going upstairs for the winning run. Impact in line and wickets hitting - Dube is out! The Indian southpaw is out for 25 off 24 balls. India need 1 run in 14 balls. Sri Lanka need a wicket to tie the contest!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shivam Dube hammers Hasaranga!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Wanindu Hasaranga testing Mohammed Siraj in his final over. Siraj gets a single to give Shivam Dube the strike. SIX! Quality batting from Dube - the southpaw deposits an 87m maximum to put India on top. Hasaranga gets to a better length and Dube takes a single. Siraj to deal with the last two balls of this eventful over. Superb running! Sri Lanka fielders caught napping - Siraj converts a single into a quick double - good call by the tailender. Strong appeal for lbw! The umpire says no - end of Hasaranga’s spell. India 226-8 after 47 overs. India need 5 off 18 balls.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Humdinger in Colombo!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: India were in the driving seat before Sri Lanka’s late fightback turned the tie into a thriller. Charith Asalanka is back into the attack. Shivam Dube gets a single on the first ball. Mohammed Siraj has played all five balls since then. He gets a single on the final ball. India need 15 off 24 balls. The visitors have scored 216-8 in 46 overs.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Neymar’s signature celebration in full-flow for Wanindu Hasaranga as the Sri Lankan spinner gives Kuldeep Yadav a taste of his own medicine. The Indian southpaw is cleaned up by Hasaranga for 2 off 10 balls. Mohammed Siraj is the next batter for India. The wrong-un is picked by Siraj - no run taken. Siraj is watchful as the tailender gets off the mark. Shivam Dube to face the final ball of the over. He needs to retain the strike for the next over. Dube gets a comfortable single. India need 18 off 30 balls. India 213-8 after 45 balls.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shivam Dube is the jackpot wicket for Sri Lanka if the hosts want to clinch the thriller. Dube and Kuldeep Yadav are dealing in singles. Thanks to Rohit Sharma's quick-fire knock, India have 37 balls to score 21 runs. Sri Lanka need quick wickets.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Spotlight on Shivam Dube!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav need to score 27 off 48 balls to make sure India go past the finish line in Colombo. Power-hitter Dube ended the previous over with a six. Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka leaks just one run in the 43rd over. India 205-7 after 43 overs. India no need 26 runs in 42 balls.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Game on says Sri Lanka as Axar Patel departs!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Setback for India as Axar Patel departs. Skipper Charith Asalanka has bagged the all-important wicket of Axar to keep Sri Lanka in the hunt. Sharp catch by keeper Kusal Mendis - Axar out for 33 off 57 balls. India with two new fresh batters, need 34 runs in 54 balls. India 197-7 in 41 overs.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: KL Rahul takes charge! 50-run partnership for 6th wicket
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: KL Rahul and Axar Patel are leading India's charge. FOUR! Rahul starts the over with a four. Wanindu Hasaranga's Googly was picked by the Indian wicketkeeper-batter. He then gives back the strike to Axar Patel. The southpaw returns the favour with a single. The duo has completed the 50-run partnership for the 6th wicket. India 182-5 after 38 overs. India need 48 in 72 balls.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: India need 63 runs in 84 balls
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Who is playing second fiddle here? KL Rahul and Axar Patel have notched up identical scores. Rahul and Axar have added 36 runs in 70 balls. Axar is batting on 19 off 45 balls. Rahul has scored 18 off 30 balls. India 168-5 after 36 overs. India need 63 runs in 84 balls.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: KL Rahul and Axar Patel revive India’s run-chase
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Since losing Shreyas Iyer, India have scored 28 runs in 58 balls. India only managed to score 13 runs in the last five overs. Charith Asalanka is bowling the 34th over. Axar Patel and KL Rahul are both batting on 15. End of the over - just 4 runs off it. We are heading to the final drinks break in Colombo. India 164-5 in 35 overs. India need 67 runs in 90 balls.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: After dropping KL Rahul in the previous over, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka bowled his 3rd over. He leaked 2 runs. KL Rahul and Axar Patel have added 26 runs in 52 balls. India 158-5 after 33 overs. India need 73 runs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: KL Rahul dropped!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Edged and dropped! KL Rahul survives as Sanath Jayasuriya looks on from the dugout - a tough chance it was. India 156-5 after 32 overs. Skipper Charith Asalanka dropped Rahul on 11.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Out or not out? Sri Lanka take review
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka wasted a review. Asalanka and Kusal Mendis had a discussion after Sri Lanka's appeal against Axar Patel. End of the over. Asalanka goes for 3. India need 79 runs off 114 balls. India 152-5 after 31 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma creates history, joins Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma joined Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag on an elite list during the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka. Rohit crossed the 15,000 run mark (international cricket) in the series opener with his blazing fifty. Since Rohit's knock, Sri Lanka have bounced back by taking five wickets. India 149-5 after 30 overs. India need 82 runs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Axar Patel takes on Wanindu Hasaranga
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Axar Patel gets a welcome boundary in the 28th over. Wanindu Hasaranga leaks 8 runs in this one. India 142-5 after 28 overs. India need 89 runs.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Despite Rohit Sharma giving India a rollicking start, the visitors have failed to defend their favourites in the last 10 overs. India have lost Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for cheap. All eyes are on KL Rahul, who is making his return after the T20 World Cup snub. India need 97 runs in 142 balls. IND 134-5 after 26.3 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Asitha Fernando bamboozles Shreyas Iyer!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shreyas Iyer's look says it all! Asitha Fernando bamboozles the Indian batter with a peach. Iyer departs for 23 (23) and KL Rahul has been joined by Axar Patel. India are five down for 132 in 25 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli perishes! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes for Sri Lanka
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Spin wizard Wanindu Hasaranga back into the attack. OUT! Virat Kohli is dismissed for 24 off 32 balls. Hasaranga with the length ball and Kohli fails to defend it. Skidded off and hit Kohli's back leg. Review take by Kohli - three reds on HawkEye and Hasaranga wins his battle against Kohli.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Shreyas Iyer gets into the act!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Asitha Fernando has his task cut out as the Sri Lankan pacer gets back into the act. Stand and deliver - Brilliant shot by Shreyas Iyer! Seven runs off the over. India 130-3 after 23 overs. The visitors need 101 runs to win.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli shows no mercy to Dunith Wellalage!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Back-to-back boundaries for India as Virat Kohli launches attack on premier bowler Dunith Wellalage. The former India skipper has scored 22 off 28 ball. Shreyas Iyer is batting on run-a-ball 18. India 123-3 after 22 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Wanindu Hasaranga vs Virat Kohli!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Wanindu Hasaranga is taking on Virat Kohli. Kohli gets off the strike on the third ball with a single. Back-to-back singles in the three-run over - India 112-3 after 21 overs. India need 119 runs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Onus on Virat Kohli
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli is also playing his first ODI after India’s defeat to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final. Kohli and Shreyas Iyer have added 17 off 20 balls. Kohli has scored 9 off 17 balls. India 104-3 after 19 overs. India need 127 runs to take 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Time for drinks!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli has taken charge of the run-chase after India lost three wickets inside the first 18 overs. Kohli is joined by Shreyas Iyer as the duo has added 11 runs off 14 balls since the departure of Washington Sundar. In the last five overs, India have lost 21 runs for wickets. India 98-3 after 18 overs. Rohit and Co. need need 133 runs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Back-to-back wickets for Sri Lanka; India lose review
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Washington Sundar has to go! Akila Dananjaya gets him out lbw - umpire's call it was. India failed to retain the review. Wanindu Hasaranga has joined the attack for Sri Lanka. India are three down for 87 in 16 overs. Virat Kohli is now being joined by Shreyas Iyer.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage bags big wicket of Rohit Sharma
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: OUT! Big wicket for Sri Lanka as Rohit Sharma is dismissed lbw by Dunith Wellalage. The Indian skipper knew he was a goner as the batting icon refused to take the review. An entertaining knock from the Hitman comes to an end. Washington Sundar has joined Kohli at the crease.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli joins on-song Hitman
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Run-machine Virat Kohli has joined India skipper Rohit Sharma, who is still in T20I mode after guiding India to World Cup glory in his farewell game. Rohit has scored 58 off 46 balls. India need 151 runs to win.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: OUT! Shubman Gill departs; enters Virat Kohli
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: OUT! Dunith Wellalage has delivered the first breakthrough - Shubman Gill mistimes his shot and Kusal Mendis takes the catch. Gill out for 16 off 35 balls and icon Virat Kohli has joined India skipper Rohit Sharma. India 77-1 after 13 overs. India now need 154 runs to win.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Hitman taking the game away from Islanders
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a quick-fire half-century in the 1st ODI against hosts Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium. Hitman’s solid knock has laid the foundation for a successful run-chase in the series opener between India and Sri Lanka. India 75-0 after 12 overs as the Virat Kohli-starrer side needs 156 runs to win.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma smashes 50!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Four and SIX - Rohit Sharma is in a hurry. The Indian skipper smashes his 56th ODI fifty for India. The Indian skipper gets to his 50 in just 33 balls. The Hitman is leading India from the front. Akila Dananjaya leaks 12 runs. India 71-0 after 10 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: How good is Dunith Wellalage?
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: After bowling a maiden, Dunith Wellalage returns with a 2-over spell. Rohit Sharma is batting on 43 off 31 balls. Shubman Gill has 12 off 23 balls. India need 172 runs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Spinners controlling the show for Sri Lanka
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage had a maiden to his name in the 7th over. Akila Dananjaya joined the attack and leaked only 2 runs in the 8th over. Sri Lanka slowing things down for India after the powerplay. Wellalage has conceded 8 runs in 12 balls. India need 17 more runs to win.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Glorious from RO! India rule powerplay
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Asitha Fernando is under the pump - Rohit Sharma has taken India to 50 inside the 5.3 overs. Fernando bowled back-to-back wides in the final over of the powerplay. Rohit is looking rock solid. The India skipper has scored 37 off 23 balls. GLORIOUS FROM RO - The India skipper times it to perfection - and gets an effortless boundary. A dot to end the over. India 55-0 after 6 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage in powerplay!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage was introduced early by Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka. The Hitman welcomed him with 2 boundaries in the 5th over. Rohit is batting on 37 off 21 balls. India 48-0 after 5 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: 6 and 4 - Welcome to Hitman show
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma is busy bossing the Sri Lankan bowlers in the powerplay. The Indian skipper smoked a six and creamed a four against Mohamed Shiraz in the 4th over. India 40-0 after 4 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Early drama! Fernando does DX's crotch chop to Rohit; India captain takes review
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Asitha Fernando with a fiery send-off to Rohit Sharma as umpire raises his finger. Rohit takes the review and Ball-Tracking confirms the ball was going over the wickets. Rohit survives! Fernando was early into his WWE (DX's crotch chop) celebration. "He might have to rethink about his celebration," Robin Uthappa said on-air. India 25-0 after 3 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: HT POLL - Predict Hitman’s score in his 1st ODI after 2023 World Cup final
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have scored 16 runs inside the first 2 overs - India have made a positive start. This is Rohit's first outing in ODIs after the 2023 World Cup final against Australia. How much will the Hitman score? Share your predictions.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma announces arrival!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have kickstarted India’s innings. SIX! What a hit by the Hitman - A massive six for the India skipper as he gets his side off the mark. A little bit of seam movement as Rohit gets a single. Shubman Gill is back on strike. Shubman chips the short ball for a comfortable single. Pacer Asitha Fernando leaks another boundary; outside edge gets Rohit four more runs. A dot to end the 12-run over. India 12-0 after 1 over.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: HT POLL - Can IPL teams target Dunith Wellalage at mega auction?
“I knew it was turning, so I tried to play my normal game. The wicket was slow and I tried to sweep the ball and rotate the strike. They (India) have a good batting line-up but 231 is a good score. We have No. 1 bowler - Wanindu Hasaranga - and good fast bowlers. We can give a good fight. Not easy to bat on. With good bowling partnerships and dot balls, it's not easy to bat here,” said Dunith Wellalage, who smashed his career-best score against India.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: A Dunith Wellalage special saves the day
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Sri Lanka were on the verge of another batting collapse before Dunith Wellalage stepped in and smashed his career-best score. Wellalage's entertaining knock powered Sri Lanka to 230-8 in 50 overs. India need 231 runs to beat Sri Lanka.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage’s quick-fire 67 takes Sri Lanka to 230-8 in 50 overs
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Arshdeep Singh with the damage control in the final over - Akila Dananjaya is dismissed on the third ball. Washington Sundar safe as houses and Sri Lanka have lost its 8th wicket. The frustrating 46-run stand is broken! Dunith Wellalage is on strike now. Extra runs with the overthrow? Virat Kohli with the throw and Sri Lanka refused to take the run - Wellalage retains the strike. Two balls to go in the Sri Lankan innings. Brilliant yorker met by even better strokeplay - boundary to Wellalage as Sri Lanka closed on an impressive finish in the 50-over contest. A single on the final ball and Sri Lanka post 230-8 in 50 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage playing a blinder!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage smashed a handsome to end the over in style. A Wellalage special has lifted Sri Lanka to 222 in 49 overs. Pacer Mohammed Siraj leaks 13 runs as we go into the final over of the Sri Lankan innings.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage smashes 50!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: It’s Arshdeep Singh into the attack! Dunith Wellalage is watchful as the batter gets a single - Arshdeep tried to outsmart the batter. Single take and Wellalage gets to his 50 - his first in ODIs. The Indian pacer goes for 8 runs. Sri Lanka 209-7 in 48 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: 200 up for Sri Lanka; only 3 overs left
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Akila Dananjaya pierces the gap to get a boundary. In the last 38 balls, Sri Lanka have scored 34 runs with a loss of one wicket. Dananjaya is not looking to give the strike back to Dunith Wellalage, who is 3 runs short of a half-century. He smashes the next one hard but only gets a single - 200 comes up for Sri Lanka. The last 50s from the team have come in 64 and 62 balls. Wellalage moves to 48 off 57 balls. Sri Lanka 201-7 after 47 overs.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dunith Wellalage approaching maiden 50!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, IND vs SL 1st ODI: Spinner Washington Sundar gets done with his 9th over. Dunith Wellalage is just three away from his first-ever ODI 50. Sri Lanka can set a challenging total on a slow surface. The hosts have scored 195-7 in 46 overs.
