1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka led to draw© X (Twitter)
The primary ODI between India and Sri Lanka turned out to be a nail-biting thriller. Chasing 231, Staff India began off on an excellent word with skipper Rohit Sharma main from the entrance along with his 58-run knock. On the verge of victory, India wanted one run off 15 balls with two wickets in hand. Immediately, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka grew to become a game-changer as he dismissed Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh (each LBW) on consecutive deliveries and match led to a tie.
Other than this thrilling outcome, the match additionally captured a hilarious second, which left everybody in splits. Through the thirty fifth over of Sri Lanka’s innings, batter Janith Liyanage was caught at first slip by Rohit Sharma off Axar Patel‘s supply.
As quickly as Staff India appealed, Liyanage walked again to the dugout, with out noticing that the on-field umpire has not signalled out. Umpire Joel Wilson then raised his finger however the replay later confirmed that there was really no bat concerned and Liyanage wouldn’t have been out if he hadn’t walked away.
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After this fiasco, Rohit, star batter Virat Kohli and Axar have been seen sharing a small laughter, leaving everybody amused.
Speaking in regards to the match, Rohit performed a captain’s knock and helped India get a fiery begin. Axar (33 runs from 57 balls, 2 fours and 1 six) and KL Rahul (31 runs from 43 balls, 2 fours) have been additionally magnificent on the crease. Nevertheless, the match led to an exciting tie as India have been all out on 230.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka picked up three wickets every of their respective spells to steer the Sri Lanka bowling assault. Dunith Wellalage was named the ‘Participant of the Match’.
Each India and Sri Lanka might be squaring off towards one another within the second ODI match on Sunday in Colombo.
(With ANI Inputs)
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