IND vs SL: Sri Lanka halts India's run fest, dismisses Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal in quick succession
As for the match, after 10 overs, India had posted 111 runs and lost two wickets with skipper Suryakumar Yadav (28 off 12) at the crease alongside Rishabh Pant (9 off 11)
Updated : July 27, 2024 07:56 PM ISTAs for the match, after 10 overs, India had posted 111 runs and lost two wickets with skipper Suryakumar Yadav (28 off 12) at the crease alongside Rishabh Pant (9 off 11)
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal
In the 1st T20I clash between India and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the Men in Blue, who were asked to bat first, put on a strong performance with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal posting 74 runs within 6 overs. However, Dilshan Madushanka was brought in and dismissed the Indian vice-captain, and later, Wanindu Hasaranga got the better of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both batters fell one after the other in two different overs.
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Shubman Gill looked like he had found his form, scoring 34 off 16 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six, while Jaiswal added 40 runs in 21 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the two youngsters for their explosive start to the game.
Looks like the next generation belongs to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) July 27, 2024
What a start by team india,Ruthless batting by both.We know about jaiswal hitting but the way Gill has played, he slapped his critics with brilliant selfless knocks.pic.twitter.com/OhEQxzulkd
Can't believe Shubman Gill & Yashasvi Jaiswal score runs together at run-rate of 10.3 and still average 72.9. This is what we needed from Rizwan & Babar too, but... 🇮🇳🇵🇰💔💔#tapmad #SLvIND #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/uprcFZJM7g
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 27, 2024
The strike rate of Team India's openers today:
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) July 27, 2024
Shubman Gill - 212.5
Yashasvi Jaiswal - 190.48
- This is pure Madness. 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/maJ2jw3vq4
Well played, Shubman Gill & Yashasvi Jaiswal! 👏
— Wajid (@_wa_jid) July 27, 2024
You both gave India a fantastic start! Your contributions will not go unnoticed! Keep shining! ✨ #INDvsSL #WellPlayed #OpeningPair"#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/nuziPDa7hI
As for the match, after 10 overs, India had posted 111 runs and lost two wickets. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav (28 off 12) is at the crease alongside Rishabh Pant (9 off 11).
At the toss, Sri Lanka won and opted to field in the first of the three-match T20I series. Captain Charith Asalanka mentioned that the side was going with a 6-5 (batters-bowlers) combination.
Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his relationship with new coach Gautam Gambhir, saying, "What me and him (Gambhir) have had for so many years is special." The Men in Blue left out Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Khaleel Ahmed, and Washington Sundar.
A new chapter begins for Gautam Gambhir and India 📖#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/857B6s7rps
— ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2024
IND vs SL teams:
India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka