First ODI match between India and Sri Lanka results in tie
On Friday, August 2, the first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo ended in a tie. Thanks to captain Rohit Sharma’s 59, India began its chase of Lanka’s 230 for 8 in style, but the lower order suffered a collapse. KL Rahul (31) and Axar Patel (33) made significant contributions. Shivam Dube scored a quickfire 25.
Earlier, composed fifties by Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka reach a decent 230 for 8. The total was better than what it looks on board due to conditions that are heavily loaded in favour of slow bowlers. Wellalage’s 67 not out off 65 balls had seven fours and two sixes in it. Nissanka made 56 off 75 balls.
Left-arm orthodox spinner Axar Patel (2/33 in 10 overs) and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (1/33 in 10 overs) were economical, while seamers Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a wicket apiece. In last 20 overs, 118 runs were scored.
Brief Score:
Sri Lanka 230/8 in 50 overs (Pathum Nissanka 56, Dunith Wellalage 67 not out, Axar Patel 2/33, Kuldeep Yadav 1/33) vs India.