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)
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.
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.
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.
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
Updated: July 27, 2024 07:56 PM IST
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