SL vs IND, India in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024: Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI Squad Updates and Match Summary

nd Innings India

Right then, as neutrals, we couldn't have asked for a better start to the series. Many would have expected a strong Indian side to breeze past Charith Asalanka and his men, who were down on confidence after the T20I series. However, the character shown by Sri Lanka was evident for all to see, demonstrating that they mean business. This sets the tone for an exciting series ahead, with both teams showing their determination to come out on top. The second ODI of the three-match series will take place at the same venue on Sunday, 4th August. The first ball will be bowled at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and take care!

The skipper of Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka says that they did well but should have done better to restrict India to fewer runs. Adds that with the lights on, it gets a bit easier to bat. Says that with the left-handers coming in to bat he knew he could bowl and keep things tight. Concludes that he is really happy with the kind of energy shown by the boys in the second innings and also appreciates Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka's knocks with the bat.

The captain of India, Rohit Sharma says that they batted well in patches and had no consistent momentum in the chase. Feels that they knew that the game would start once the spinners come on. Tells that they are not going to look too much into the result. Shares that the pitch remained the same for both innings. Ends by saying that the game shifted towards both teams at different times and that they should have got that one run.

Dunith Wellalage is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all-round brilliance. He says that he came out with a plan in the second innings with the wicket offering spin. Adds that India bowled really well and he looked to shift the pressure back on them and build partnerships. Further says that the wicket was slow and they looked to target the 220-run mark. Mentions that the skipper and Hasaranga changed the game for them and it feels good to get the tie.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the game, the toss went Charith Asalanka's way, and he had no hesitation in opting to bat first. Mohammed Siraj got the ball to move both ways, but Sri Lanka did well to weather the early storm, losing only one wicket during the Powerplay. Despite wickets falling at the other end, Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings. After Nissanka's departure, Dunith Wellalage led the recovery for Sri Lanka, building partnerships first with Janith Liyanage and then with Akila Dananjaya. Through his maiden ODI fifty, the hosts recovered from 142/6 to end up with a respectable total of 230 on the board. For India, Axar Patel was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 33 from his 10 overs.

Charith Asalanka rotated his bowlers well, keeping the runs in check, but it was more about taking wickets than containing the run rate. KL Rahul and Axar Patel then got together and ticked along, only for Rahul to throw it away. Sri Lanka sensed blood in the water and pounced on that opening to nick Axar Patel off. From there, Shivam Dube brought India within touching distance but Sri Lanka refused to go away and hung in there till the end. Charith Asalanka led the turnaround for his side, finishing with 3 wickets to help his side eke out a tie. This is the second time an ODI between India and Sri Lanka has ended in a tie with the other occasion being in 2012 in Adelaide.

In pursuit of 231 runs, Rohit Sharma made his intentions clear from the start, getting India off to a quick start. With Rohit's 47-ball 58, the visitors gained a strong head start in the chase, leaving Sri Lanka playing catch-up for the rest of the effort. However, through Dunith Wellalage's twin strikes and an Akila Dananjaya wicket, the hosts found their way back into the game. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli batted sensibly, accumulating runs through singles and doubles. However, lightning struck twice as India lost two set batters in quick succession, leaving the game hanging in the balance.

What a finish to the game! A topsy-turvy game where the pendulum swung one way and then the other but at the end of it all, Sri Lanka have sneaked away a TIE. With just one run needed and Shivam Dube on strike, not many would have predicted a tie but Charith Asalanka and Sri Lanka did not give up. First, Asalanka got the review spot on to trap Dube right in front of the stumps and then Arshdeep Singh went for a hack to be caught plumb in front. India will be gutted by this result as they were ahead in the game for most parts but none of their batters took it upon themselves to see the team home.

47.5

Charith Asalanka to Arshdeep Singh, OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Would you believe it? India lose two in two and the game will end in a tie. Charith Asalanka darts this one in from around the wicket, full and at the stumps, Arshdeep Singh gets down for the glory shot as he looks for the slog sweep. The ball skids through off the deck and goes under the bat of Arshdeep to hit him flush on the back pad. It looked dead in front to the naked eye. Arshdeep Singh has no option but to send it upstairs for review. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking confirms all three reds. Sri Lanka despite a tie will consider this a big heist as they looked down and out when Dube hit a boundary earlier in the over.

A loud shout for LBW and up goes the finger! Do we have a tie here? This looked out in real time. Arshdeep Singh has sent it upstairs and Mohammed Siraj at the other end is gutted.

More drama! Arshdeep Singh walks out to bat with the scores level. Remember, there is no Super Over and the game will end in a tie if India do not manage to score the run.

47.4

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, OUT! LBW! This game isn't over yet! Sri Lanka and Charith Asalanka fight back and have managed to get the big wicket of Shivam Dube! Charith Asalanka from wider of the crease bowls it with the angle, coming into the left-hander on middle and leg, Shivam Dube gets his front leg out and looks to play at it with a straight bat and misses. The ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and hits him on the pad. A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire turns it down. The batters cross as the ball rolls behind for a leg bye. Charith Asalanka sends it upstairs for a review and the UltraEdge shows no spike as the ball passes the bat and all three reds come up on the Ball Tracking. The original onfield appeal is overturned to OUT! Sri Lanka believe and have just one more wicket to claim and tie the game.

This could be huge! Sri Lanka have sent it upstairs for an LBW appeal. Charith Asalanka does not look interested but they have to go for it.

47.3

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Scores are level! This has been some good power-hitting from Shivam Dube under pressure! Asalanka digs it short and over off, Shivam Dube makes room and cuts it hard and past cover for a boundary.

47.2

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, Digs it short and on off, Shivam Dube slaps it hard but finds the fielder at cover.

47.1

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, From around the wicket bowls this short and outside off, Shivam Dube pushes it to covers.

Charith Asalanka will continue. Sri Lanka are still in the game if they get Dube here.

over

47 | 10 Runs | HH: 226/8

46.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, A half-hearted appeal for LBW! Hasaranga pushes it full and slides it around middle and leg, Mohammed Siraj looks to play it across the line but misses and wears it on the front pad.

46.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls the leg break on off, Mohammed Siraj looks to block but gets a thick outside edge that runs past point for a couple of runs. 5 more needed now.

46.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Bowls the wrong one, on a shorter length and on off, Shivam Dube pulls it to long on for a single.

46.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, SIX! BANG! Shivam Dube launches it down the ground and India are just 8 runs away! Wanindu Hasaranga overpitches it just outside off, Shivam Dube clears his front leg out and swats it over long on for a six.

46.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, Serves a googly on middle and leg, Mohammed Siraj flicks it to deep square leg and gets Shivam Dube back on strike.

46.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, Nicely bowled! Bowls it nice and full around off and gets the ball to turn away sharply beating Mohammed Siraj 's outside edge as he looks to play at it with a straight bat.

over

46 | 3 Runs | HH: 216/8

45.6

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up, on off, Mohammed Siraj taps it to long on and gets a single. Dube is not interested in the second run and they will have to be content with just a single. India now 15 runs away while Sri Lanka are 2 wickets away!

Wanindu Hasaranga will bowl out now with India requiring 15 runs. 9-0-48-3 so far for Hasaranga.

45.6

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, WIDE! Pushes this one down leg. Mohammed Siraj leaves it alone.

45.5

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls it fuller and on middle and off, Mohammed Siraj covers the line and whips it to short mid-wicket again.

45.4

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, Tossed up, on middle and off, Mohammed Siraj clips it to short mid-wicket.

45.3

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, Switches to over the wicket and pushes it quicker and fuller into the stumps, Mohammed Siraj solidly blocks it to short mid-wicket.

Charith Asalanka has decided to remove short fine leg and put a slip in place.

45.2

Charith Asalanka to Mohammed Siraj, From around the wicket bowls this full and on middle and off, Mohammed Siraj covers the stumps and gets an outside edge to short third as he tries to block it out.

45.1

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, Takes the single! This is short and on off, Shivam Dube cuts it hard to deep point for one.

over

45 | 3 Runs | HH: 213/8

44.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Slower through the air by Hasaranga, full and on off, Shivam Dube presses forward and whips it between deep mid-wicket and long on. Siraj wants to come back for the second but Dube wants to keep the strike and settles with the single. End of a successful over for Wanindu Hasaranga and Sri Lanka. Hasaranga still has one over up his sleeve. India require 18 runs.

44.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, This is the googly from Hasaranga, on middle, short in length, Mohammed Siraj reads it and works it to the right of mid-wicket for one.

44.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammed Siraj, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, Mohammed Siraj gets his front foot across and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj walks out to bat next with India needing 20 more runs in 33 balls.

44.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kuldeep Yadav, OUT! TIMBER! Wanindu Hasaranga opens the doors for Sri Lanka once again! The crowd erupts as India lose their 8th wicket. Hasaranga comes from around the wicket and bowls the googly, full and on off, Kuldeep Yadav plays for the leg break and looks to clip it across the line. Gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball dips and then spins away to beat the bat, It goes through to crash into the off pole. India are now 8 down with still 20 runs away from victory.

44.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, The flipper by Hasaranga, on off, Shivam Dube gets a good stride in and pats this full delivery to long on for one.

44.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, Hasaranga dishes out the googly, full and on middle, Shivam Dube picks it out of the hand and defends with a straight bat.

Wanindu Hasaranga (8-0-45-2) comes back into the attack.

over

44 | 5 Runs | HH: 210/7

43.6

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Sliding on with the angle from around the wicket, full and at the pads, clipped to deep square leg for a single by Dube. Akila Dananjaya is done for the night. He finishes with the figures of 10-0-40-1.

43.5

Akila Dananjaya to Kuldeep Yadav, Misfield! Tossed up by Akila, full and on off, Kuldeep Yadav knocks it to the left of the bowler. Akila Dananjaya dives to his left but fails to cut it off and concedes a single. Akila should have done better there.

43.4

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Too straight by Akila, full and on the pads, Shivam Dube misses the tickle and the ball comes off the front pad. It rolls away to backward square leg for a leg bye.

43.3

Akila Dananjaya to Kuldeep Yadav, Slanted in again by Akila, short and on middle, Kuldeep Yadav punches it down to long on and gets to the other end.

43.2

Akila Dananjaya to Kuldeep Yadav, Speared in, on a nagging length, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav gets behind the line and keeps it out.

43.1

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Akila bowls it slower and shorter, outside off, Shivam Dube waits on it and punches it past cover for a single.

over

43 | 1 Runs | HH: 205/7

42.6

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, Great effort! Short and wide on off, Kuldeep Yadav cracks the cut but Wanindu Hasaranga flies to his right at cover and makes the stop. Saves at least a couple of runs for his side and gets a big cheer from the crowd. India need 26 runs.

42.5

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, Slower and fuller by Asalanka, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav looks to work it across the line but closes the bat face early and gets a soft leading edge towards cover.

42.4

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, Short and this is angled in, on middle, Kuldeep Yadav tucks it to mid-wicket.

42.3

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, Coming in with the arm, full and on off, Kuldeep Yadav defends it out off the front foot.

42.2

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, Bowls it full and turning away from off stump line, Kuldeep Yadav pushes it to backward point.

42.1

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, Short and outside off, slapped down to long of for one by Dube.

over

42 | 7 Runs | HH: 204/7

41.6

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Fired in, full and at the stumps, Shivam Dube stays leg side of the ball to drive it away. Gets an inside edge that rolls past backward square leg for one.

41.5

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Angling in, on a nagging length, on middle, Shivam Dube gets his bat out in front to defend.

41.4

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, SIX! Brave shot by Dube! Akila tosses it up, full and on off, Shivam Dube shimmies down the track and launches it over long off for a six.

41.3

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Full and into the stumps, Shivam Dube pushes it to the right of the bowler who mops it well.

41.2

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Beaten! So close to hitting the off stump. Angled in, short and on off, Shivam Dube plays for the ball coming into him but gets squared up as it spins away and it zips past the off pole.

41.1

Akila Dananjaya to Shivam Dube, Floated up by Akila, on off, Shivam Dube blocks it out with a straight bat.

Akila Dananjaya (8-0-29-1) comes back into the attack.

over

41 | 1 Runs | HH: 197/7

40.6

Charith Asalanka to Kuldeep Yadav, From wider on the crease, bowls it full and on off, Kuldeep Yadav watches the ball well and blocks it back down the deck.

Kuldeep Yadav walks into bat at number 9 with India needing 34 runs off 55 balls.

40.5

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The skipper does it for Sri Lanka! It has been the story for India where they have lost wickets of set batters in quick succession. Charith Asalanka bowls it shorter and quicker, outside off, Axar Patel fiddles at the delivery and pays the price as the ball spins away and catches the feather on it. The keeper, Kusal Mendis gets his gloves to his left and snaffles it with ease. Axar Patel after a gritty knock of 33 off 57 has to walk back and India are now 197/7.

40.4

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Short and spinning away, outside off, Axar Patel pushes at it but misses.

40.3

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, Short and on off, Shivam Dube plays it with the spin past point for a single.

40.2

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, Nicely bowled! Slower and fuller, on off, Shivam Dube is rooted to the crease as he looks to push it through the off side and gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball spins away.

40.1

Charith Asalanka to Shivam Dube, A hint of away turn from around the wicket, short and at the stumps, Shivam Dube keeps it out with a straight bat.

over

40 | 11 Runs | HH: 196/6

39.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, SIX! BANG! That's a big one and Axar Patel eases all the nerves with that 86-meter hit! Wanindu Hasaranga tosses it full and on middle, Axar Patel clears his front leg and clobbers it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

39.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shivam Dube, From around the wicket pushes this one into the pads, Shivam Dube misses the flick and the ball deflect off his pads for a leg bye.

Shivam Dube walks out to bat with India needing 42 runs with 4 wickets in hand.

39.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga claims his second wicket, swinging the game wide open once more with this crucial breakthrough. Floats this one full and on off, KL Rahul attempts one sweep shot too many and plays it early. The ball catches the top edge and skies towards mid-wicket, where Dunith Wellalage settles underneath and takes a straightforward catch. The 57-run stand comes to an end. This game is far from being over yet.

39.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Full and on middle and leg, KL Rahul rocks back and blocks it out.

39.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, FOUR! A shot of real confidence from KL Rahul! Wanindu Hasaranga tosses it full and on off, KL Rahul sweeps it across the line and beats the fielder at mid-wicket for a boundary.

39.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Floats it full and on off, KL Rahul presses ahead and looks to push at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

over

39 | 2 Runs | HH: 185/5

38.6

Dunith Wellalage to Axar Patel, Nearly chopped it back onto the stumps! On a fuller length, outside off, Axar Patel tries to cut it away on the off side but gets an inside edge that goes past the leg stump towards short fine.

38.5

Dunith Wellalage to KL Rahul, Pulls the length back and offers some width around off, KL Rahul cuts it to deep cover for a single.

38.4

Dunith Wellalage to KL Rahul, Similar line and length, KL Rahul pushes it away to backward point.

38.3

Dunith Wellalage to KL Rahul, Pushes this one quicker through the air, full and on middle, KL Rahul blocks it out to the off side.

38.2

Dunith Wellalage to Axar Patel, Attacks the pads, on a fuller length, Axar Patel clips it to deep square leg for a single.

38.1

Dunith Wellalage to Axar Patel, Tosses it full and on middle, Axar Patel pushes it to cover.

over

38 | 8 Runs | HH: 183/5

37.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Drags the length down and bowls it just outside off, Axar Patel cuts it to deep backward point for a single and will retain strike for the next over. India are now 48 runs away and have 72 deliveries to get them.

37.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Full and on off, KL Rahul knocks it to long on for a single. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two.

37.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Bowls it straight and outside off, KL Rahul covers the line and taps it back to the bowler.

37.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Gives the ball some air and floats it full and on off, Axar Patel with delicate hands pushes it in front of deep point for a single.

37.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Offers width outside off and hurls it fuller in length, KL Rahul cuts it to deep point for a single.

37.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, FOUR! Easy pickings for KL Rahul! A drag down delivery on off, KL Rahul quickly shifts back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

over

37 | 7 Runs | HH: 175/5

36.6

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Darts this quicker and wider on off, on a fuller length, Axar Patel with not much foot movement looks to play at it away from the body but gets an inside edge to mid-wicket.

36.5

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Pushes it through, on a fuller length and on the pads, KL Rahul clips it to deep square leg for a single.

36.4

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Full and on off, Axar Patel lofts it to long on for a single.

36.3

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, FOUR! A pressure release shot from Axar Patel and India get a boundary after 51 deliveries! This is full and on off, Axar Patel dances down the track and lofts it to the right of long off for a boundary.

36.2

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, On a nagging length and angling into the left-hander, Axar Patel looks to push it across but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

36.1

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, From around the wicket Asalanka bowls it full and on middle, KL Rahul charges to the pitch of the ball and looks to launch it over mid off but loses his control on the shot as the bottom hand comes off the handle. He skews it over point for a single.

over

36 | 4 Runs | HH: 168/5

35.6

Mohamed Shiraz to KL Rahul, Angles it across on a good length, just outside off, KL Rahul drives it to deep point for a single.

35.5

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, From wider on the crease Shiraz bangs it on a length, outside off, Axar Patel cuts it to deep third again, this time for a single.

35.4

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, On a length and just outside off, Axar Patel opens the bat face and steers it to deep third for a couple of runs.

35.3

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, Continues to hit the length right, and hurls this on off, Axar Patel dabs it to backward point.

35.2

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, On a good length and over middle and leg, Axar Patel guides it to mid-wicket.

35.1

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, From over the wicket bowls it on a length and on off, Axar Patel pushes it straight to the fielder at mid off.

Drinks break! This stand between Axar Patel and KL Rahul has allowed India to steady the ship to some extent. After the start provided by Rohit Sharma, the required run rate has not been an issue but they will be wary of the fact that they have only Shivam Dube and the tail to follow. Sri Lanka have done well to keep things quiet but are in search of a wicket here to put the visitors under pressure. The debutant, Mohamed Shiraz will continue with India needing 67 runs from 90 balls.

over

35 | 4 Runs | HH: 164/5

34.6

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Short and turning in, at 82 kph, on middle, KL Rahul checks his shot and plays it back to the bowler.

34.5

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Drops it short and on off, KL Rahul punches it straight to cover.

34.4

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, On a fuller length and on off, KL Rahul pushes it to mid-wicket.

34.3

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Floats it full and on middle, KL Rahul switches his stance for the reverse sweep and the fielder at slip quickly move to his right in anticipation. KL manages to squeeze the ball finer, sending it past the fielder to his left for a couple of runs.

34.2

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Keeps it short and on off, Axar Patel slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.

34.1

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Tossed up, on off, KL Rahul works it around to deep mid-wicket for a single.

over

34 | 2 Runs | HH: 160/5

33.6

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, Straighter this time, on a good length, Axar Patel drives it to mid on. India need 71 off 96 more deliveries.

33.5

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, Top effort from Wanindu Hasaranga to make that stop. Shiraz bowls it outside off and on a tad shorter length, Axar Patel cuts it to right of backward point where Hasaranga dives and makes a good stop.

33.4

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, On a good length and on off, Axar Patel punches it to cover.

33.3

Mohamed Shiraz to KL Rahul, Goes full and outside off, KL Rahul drives it to mid off and sets himself off for a very risky run. The fielder fails to hit the stumps at the bowler's end. A direct hit could've been very close!

33.2

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, Continues to attack the stumps, on a length, Axar Patel clips it to deep square leg for a single.

33.1

Mohamed Shiraz to Axar Patel, Comes from over the wicket and lands it on a good length and on middle and leg, Axar Patel blocks it back to the bowler with a straight bat.

over

33 | 2 Runs | HH: 158/5

32.6

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Flatter this time. Turning back in, from outside off, yet again, KL Rahul pushes it to covers off the back foot.

32.5

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Turns it in, from outside off, KL Rahul rocks back and cuts it to the off side.

32.4

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Axar Patel pushes it to backward point for a single.

32.3

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Darted in, full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler by Axar.

32.3

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, WIDE! Pushes this one quicker and down leg for a wide.

32.2

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Straight and on the stumps, Axar Patel pushes it to cover.

32.1

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Full and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it down the ground.

over

32 | 4 Runs | HH: 156/5

31.6

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, DROPPED by Charith Asalanka! A real tough chance but they do stick sometimes. Shorter in length and outside off, KL Rahul makes room and looks for the cut but gets a thick outside edge to the right of the skipper Asalanka at first slip who moves to his right but spills it out. The batters grab two runs off it. Rahul dropped on 11 by Asalanka!

31.5

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, KL Rahul is failing to read the ball off Dananjaya's hand and gets beaten again! This is outside off and turning away from the right-hander. KL Rahul plays all over it and gets beaten.

31.4

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, Offers width outside off and keeps it short, Axar Patel slaps it to deep cover for a single.

31.3

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, Full and on the stumps, KL Rahul whips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

31.2

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, Fuller and on off and turning away, KL Rahul gets his front leg across and looks to paddle scoop it but misses.

31.1

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, Bowls the leg break, on a fuller length just outside off, KL Rahul plays for the ball keeping straight and looks to block it with a straight bat. The ball turns and zips past the outside edge.

over

31 | 3 Runs | HH: 152/5

30.6

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, On a fuller length and on middle and off, KL Rahul plays it with the spin and tucks it to short fine leg for a single.

30.5

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Bowls it full and on middle and off, KL Rahul looks for the flick but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

30.4

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Hits the nagging length, on off, KL Rahul leans on and drives it back to the bowler.

30.3

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Full and outside off, Axar Patel drives it to long off for a single.

30.2

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Charith Asalanka sends it upstairs for a review. Comes from wider on the crease on that around-the-wicket angle and bowls it with the angle, on a nagging length just outside off, Axar Patel shifts back and looks to cut it square on off. The ball seemed to clip his front pad flap and then went on to hit the bat. The replay shows that the ball made contact with the pad first on the UltraEdge but the Ball Tracking shows the impact was outside off. Sri Lanka lose their review.

30.1

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Lands it full and attacks the stumps, KL Rahul goes deep in the crease and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

over

30 | 2 Runs | HH: 149/5

29.6

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, Floats it full and on off, Axar Patel presses ahead and taps it in front of point.

29.5

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, Bowls it flat and short, on off, Axar Patel dabs it from the crease to point.

29.4

Akila Dananjaya to KL Rahul, Bowls the leg break to the right-hander, fullish in length, on off, KL Rahul jams it out to long off for one.

29.3

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, Too full and on off, driven to long off by Axar to get to the other end.

29.2

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, And again! Fuller and drifting in before spinning away, slower and gets an extra bounce. Axar Patel plays for the ball darting into him and gets beaten.

29.1

Akila Dananjaya to Axar Patel, Beats the bat straight away! Bowls it short and the ball grips in the surface before turning away, Axar Patel looks to push it past cover and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Akila Dananjaya (6-0-23-1) comes back into the attack.

over

29 | 5 Runs | HH: 147/5

28.6

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Sliding on, short and on off, Axar Patel punches it past Asalanka and takes a single.

28.5

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Asalanka goes wide of the crease and this keeps coming in with the angle, short and at the stumps, Axar Patel does enough to keep it out on the off side.

28.4

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Fuller and at 82 kph, on off, KL Rahul gets a stride in and whips it to long on for one more run.

28.3

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, At the stumps, short and on middle, Axar Patel punches it down the ground and beats Charith Asalanka on the dive to his right for one.

28.2

Charith Asalanka to KL Rahul, Misfield! This goes straight on by Asalanka, on off, KL Rahul punches it to cover where the substitute fielder, Chamika Karunaratne dives all over it to make the stop to his left and concedes a single.

28.1

Charith Asalanka to Axar Patel, Starts from around the wicket, full and drifting in, on middle, Axar Patel knocks it to long on and gets to the other end.

The skipper, Charith Asalanka brings himself into the attack now.

over

28 | 8 Runs | HH: 142/5

27.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Spinning back in now, on a length, on middle, Axar Patel tucks it past mid-wicket for one.

27.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, FOUR! The first sign of aggression by Axar Patel and he finds the fence. Too full by Hasaranga, not much turn this time, on off, Axar Patel lofts it over wide mid off for a boundary. A boundary after 31 balls for India.

27.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Very full by Hasaranga, on a fullish length, on leg, KL Rahul jams it out to long on for a single.

27.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Turning in sharply and this stays a bit low, on a length, Axar Patel turns it off the pads to backward square leg for a quick single.

27.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Looped up, full and on middle, KL Rahul reaches out in front and eases it to long on for one.

27.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, A bit of extra bounce on the googly by Hasaranga, on off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot and plays it to the right of the bowler.

over

27 | 0 Runs | HH: 134/5

26.6

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, A maiden by Fernando! Tidy stuff by the right-arm pacer. He really has found his rhythm in the second spell. This is on a good length, driven straight to mid off by Axar.

26.5

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Fernando gets a bit of lift on this one, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Axar Patel hops and does well to keep it out.

26.4

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Delivers it on a back of a length, on off, Axar Patel looks to punch it away on the off side but the ball sticks in the surface. Axar miscues his shot off the inner half of the bat on the leg side.

26.3

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, This nips back in a bit, on a good length, Axar Patel gets behind the line of the ball and blocks it out.

26.2

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Well bowled! Angled across the batter at 131 kph with an upright seam, Axar Patel fiddles at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away.

26.1

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, No run.

over

26 | 2 Runs | HH: 134/5

25.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Turning in from outside off, a bit short, Axar Patel punches it down to long on for a single and gets off the mark.

25.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Attacking the stumps, on a length, pushed back to the bowler by Axar Patel.

25.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Oh, this kept low! Quicker and shorter, on off, Axar Patel makes room for the cut but the ball keeps low and Axar gets enough bat on it to keep it out.

25.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, At 81 kph, full and on off, Axar Patel firms the drive but it goes straight to mid off.

25.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Axar Patel, Drifting in from around the wicket, full and on middle, Axar Patel clips it to mid-wicket.

25.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Hasaranga gives the ball air and bowls it on off, KL Rahul gets his weight on the front foot and eases it to long off for a single.

over

25 | 1 Runs | HH: 132/5

24.6

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Fernando goes full and straight, at the stumps, Axar Patel shows the full face of the bat and drives it down the deck. Fernando sticks out his right boot as the ball deflects his shoe and rolls to mid off. End of a successful over for Fernando and Sri Lanka.

24.5

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Lands it on a hard length, top of off, Axar Patel stays leg side of the ball and dabs it to backward point.

24.4

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, On a hard length, at the stumps, Axar Patel covers the line of the ball and plays it out with a straight bat.

24.3

Asitha Fernando to Axar Patel, Beaten! Angling across the batter, on a back of a length, on off, Axar Patel pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Axar Patel walks out to bat at number 7 with India needing 99 runs of 154 balls.

24.2

Asitha Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! A beauty by Asitha Fernando to go through the defences of Iyer! India lose two set batters in quick succession once again. They have now lost half their side. Asitha Fernando bowls it on a hard length, around off, Shreyas Iyer looks to keep this one out from the crease but the ball jags back in off the deck and cuts Iyer in half. It goes past the inside edge and hits the top of the off pole. Fernando has fought back after an expensive opening spell.

24.1

Asitha Fernando to KL Rahul, Straying on the pads, on a back of a length, KL Rahul glances it away to deep fine leg for a single.

over

24 | 1 Runs | HH: 131/4

23.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, Googly from Hasaranga, short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer is late to pick it up and shapes up to punch it away. Ends up chopping it down the deck.

23.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Floated up, around middle and off, KL Rahul nudges it to long on for a single and gets off the mark.

23.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Slower and shorter, outside off, KL Rahul premeditates as he looks to play the scoop. Seeing the length and line of the delivery, Rahul adjusts and dabs it to backward point.

23.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Hasaranga bowls it full and on off, KL Rahul gets on the front foot and defends.

23.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to KL Rahul, Hasaranga bowls the googly, fuller and slower, on middle, KL Rahul reaches out in front to defend it with a straight bat but the ball catches the inner half of the bat and rolls to mid-wicket.

KL Rahul walks out to bat at number 6 for India.

23.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, OUT! LBW! Change of ends has worked for Wanindu Hasaranga! Hasaranga bowls the flipper from over the wicket, on a length, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli goes back to a delivery that he could have played off the front foot. Looks to play it past mid on and gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball skids through. A loud shout and up goes the finger. This looks out but Virat Kohli takes the review after consulting with Shreyas Iyer. No bat is involved and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. India lose Kohli as well as the review. A big wicket for Sri Lanka. India are now 130/4, requiring 101 more runs to win.

over

23 | 7 Runs | HH: 130/3

22.6

Asitha Fernando to Virat Kohli, Keeps it on a hard length, on middle, Virat Kohli nurdles it off the back foot to the right of mid-wicket for one.

22.5

Asitha Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, In the channel on off, on a back of a length, Shreyas Iyer punches it off the back foot to deep cover for one.

22.4

Asitha Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Shreyas Iyer stabs it down with a straight bat.

22.3

Asitha Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Stand and deliver! Fernando bangs it in short but this does not high enough to trouble the batter. Shreyas Iyer hangs on the back foot and rolls his wrists on the ball to pull it past mid-wicket for a boundary.

22.2

Asitha Fernando to Virat Kohli, Fuller in length, at 133 kph, outside off, Virat Kohli drives it square of the wicket to deep point for a run.

22.1

Asitha Fernando to Virat Kohli, Fernando hurls it on a length, on middle, Virat Kohli plants his front foot across and knocks it to mid on.

over

22 | 11 Runs | HH: 123/3

21.6

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, Wellalage fires it in, flat and short, on off, Virat Kohli dabs it through covers for a single. A good over for India, 11 runs off it.

21.5

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, Floated up by Wellalage, on off, Shreyas Iyer reaches out in front and works it past cover for one more run.

21.4

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, Keeps it short and on off, Virat Kohli goes on the back foot and punches it to long off for one.

21.3

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Two in two for Kohli but this is even better! Wellalage drops it fractionally short, on middle, Virat Kohli gets on the back foot quickly and clears his front leg to whip it between mid-wicket and mid on for four more runs.

21.2

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Hit with real authority! Wellalage tosses it up but ends up bowling it too full, on off, Virat Kohli brings out the slog sweep and hits it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

21.1

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, A hint of away turn, full and on middle, Virat Kohli pushes it to the right of the bowler.

over

21 | 3 Runs | HH: 112/3

20.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Too full again by Hasaranga, at the stumps, Virat Kohli knocks it with a straight bat to long off and keeps the strike with a single.

20.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, On the pads again, full in length, Shreyas Iyer tucks it past mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

20.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Too full and on the pads, Virat Kohli whips it to deep square leg for a single.

20.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Slower by Hasaranga, on middle, fuller, Virat Kohli gets his bat out in front of the front pad to keep it out on the off side.

20.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Bowls the googly, short and on off, Virat Kohli gets on the back foot and stabs it down the deck.

20.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli plays it off the front foot to cover where there is a slight misfield but the batters do not take the risky single.

over

20 | 5 Runs | HH: 109/3

19.6

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, Drifting in, full and at the stumps, Shreyas Iyer blocks it out with his bat close to the front pad.

19.5

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, Slower and it spins away, short in length, Shreyas Iyer waits on it and pushes it to cover.

19.4

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, On a nagging length, outside off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cut it away but misses.

19.3

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! That's well played by Shreyas Iyer and the partnership is kicking on nicely between these two. Dunith Wellalage bowls it full and on middle and off, Shreyas Iyer reverse sweeps it over point for a boundary.

19.2

Dunith Wellalage to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter in length, outside off, Shreyas Iyer hangs back and cuts it to backward point.

19.1

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, From around the wicket bowls it full and on off, Virat Kohli lunges ahead and pushes it to long off for a single.

over

19 | 6 Runs | HH: 104/3

18.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Serves a full toss on off, Virat Kohli whips it to long on for a single.

18.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up, around off, Shreyas Iyer with soft hands just taps it in front of backward point and squeezes a quick single.

18.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, Follows up with a tighter line around middle and off and on a fuller length, Shreyas Iyer tucks it to mid-wicket.

18.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Nicely done! Hasaranga tosses it up around middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer collects it on the full and just whips it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

18.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, Loops it full and on leg, Shreyas Iyer gets his front leg out and looks to whip it across the line but misses. The ball hits him on the pad.

18.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, From over the wicket bowls it full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer blocks it back to the bowler.

Drinks break! Sri Lanka have got their tails up with three quick wickets and must continue to chip away at the wickets to have any chance of defending this total. First with the bat and now, Dunith Wellalage is doing the job with the ball for Sri Lanka. After a strong start delivered by Rohit Sharma, India have stumbled and will rely on this pair of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to steady the ship with them needing 133 more runs to win.

over

18 | 4 Runs | HH: 98/3

17.6

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli whips it well but picks out the man at mid-wicket.

17.5

Akila Dananjaya to Shreyas Iyer, Full and on off again, Shreyas Iyer pushes it to deep point for a single.

17.4

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Slides this one quicker and fuller into the pads, Virat Kohli tucks it to deep backward square for a single.

17.3

Akila Dananjaya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower and shorter, on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer punches it down to long on for a single.

17.2

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Full and on the stumps, Virat Kohli gets a leading edge trying to turn it across. Gets it towards mid off for a single.

17.1

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it to cover.

over

17 | 7 Runs | HH: 94/3

16.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Sees width on offer and absolutely pounces on it does Shreyas Iyer! This is short and wide on off, Shreyas Iyer slaps it towards backward point where Pathum Nissanka does not get his body behind the ball and a bad bounce results in the ball getting past him for a boundary.

16.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, On a nagging length and on the pads, Virat Kohli tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

16.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, A very optimistic appeal for LBW, and it looked to be going down leg. Hasaranga bowls it straight and on leg, Virat Kohli tries to block it out but gets rapped high on the back pad.

16.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shreyas Iyer, Full and on off, Shreyas Iyer lunges out and taps it past short mid-wicket and towards long on for a single.

16.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Pushes this one quicker and fuller on middle and leg, Virat Kohli knocks it to long on for a single.

16.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Virat Kohli, Starts from over the wicket and bowls the googly straight away on off, Virat Kohli punches it back to the bowler.

over

16 | 1 Runs | HH: 87/3

15.6

Akila Dananjaya to Shreyas Iyer, Loops it full and into the stumps, Shreyas Iyer gets his bat ahead and stabs it down the ground.

15.5

Akila Dananjaya to Shreyas Iyer, Full and outside off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it to cover.

Shreyas Iyer is in at number 5.

15.4

Akila Dananjaya to Washington Sundar, A huge shout for LBW and up goes the dreaded finger! Washington Sundar sends it upstairs for a review after a chat with Virat Kohli! Akila Dananjaya bowls it with the incoming angle from around the wicket, on a fuller length and into middle and leg, Washington Sundar gets his front leg out and looks to keep it out but misses on making any connection. The ball sneaks past the inside edge to hit him on the back pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking comes up as the umpire's call with the ball going on to skim the leg stump. The onfield call of OUT stays. Sri Lanka have made a strong comeback into this game. From 75/0, India have slipped to 87/3.

15.3

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, On a nagging length around off, Virat Kohli nudges it past mid-wicket for a single.

15.2

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Dishes it short and just outside off, Virat Kohli cuts it to the left of cover and looks for the run but is sent back by Washington Sundar.

15.1

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Floats it full and on off, Virat Kohli tucks it to short mid-wicket.

over

15 | 6 Runs | HH: 86/2

14.6

Dunith Wellalage to Washington Sundar, FOUR! Very confident shot down the ground! Dunith Wellalage overpitches it around off stump line, Washington Sundar clubs it straight over the bowler's head for a boundary.

14.5

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, Continues to attack the stumps, on a fuller length, Virat Kohli drives it past cover for a single.

14.4

Dunith Wellalage to Washington Sundar, Full and into the stumps, Washington Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single to get off the mark.

14.3

Dunith Wellalage to Washington Sundar, Bowls it wider on off and on a fuller length, Washington Sundar gets low and crunches it straight back to the bowler.

In a move to tackle the Sri Lankan spin threat, India have sent Washington Sundar out to the middle.

14.2

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, OUT! LBW! Dunith Wellalage gets two in quick succession and both the Indian openers are back in the hut! Dunith Wellalage bowls it full with the round arm action and attacks the stumps, Rohit Sharma gets down on a knee and looks to slog it across the line but misses the line completely to be hit plumb in front on the stumps. The umpire raises his finger and after a brief discussion with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma walks back. First with the bat and now with the ball, Wellalage is doing the job for Sri Lanka. Rohit goes for a well-made 58 and India are now 80/2.

14.1

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Floats this one full and on middle, Rohit Sharma gets a good stride in and blocks it back to the bowler.

over

14 | 3 Runs | HH: 80/1

13.6

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, Virat Kohli eases it to cover.

13.5

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it fuller and outside off, Rohit Sharma cuts it to deep point for one.

13.4

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, Dananjaya tosses it full and just around off, Virat Kohli drives it to long on for a single.

13.3

Akila Dananjaya to Virat Kohli, This one stays incredibly low, on middle, Virat Kohli does well to bring his bat down and keep it out.

13.2

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Turning in, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma covers the line and clips it to square leg for a single.

13.1

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Comes from over the wicket and lands it fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma rocks back and knocks it to mid off.

over

13 | 2 Runs | HH: 77/1

12.6

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Drags the length down and bowls it around off, Rohit Sharma punches it to deep cover off the back foot for a single.

12.5

Dunith Wellalage to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli drives it to deep point and gets a single.

Virat Kohli walks in at number 3.

12.4

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! The field change has worked well for Dunith Wellalage and Sri Lanka as they get Shubman Gill! With no mid-wicket in place, Dunith Wellalage tosses it full and on off, Shubman Gill gets his front leg across and looks to play it across the line and takes the risk of playing against the turn. The ball spins, catches the top edge and goes high in front of cover. Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga converge but it is the keeper, Mendis who eventually takes it safely in his mitts with Hasaranga just in front of him. A strong 75-run opening stand comes to an end.

12.3

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it to left of the fielder at backward point.

12.2

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Flatter again and quicker through the air, outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it well but finds the fielder at backward point.

12.1

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Darts this one flat and full, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to mid on.

over

12 | 1 Runs | HH: 75/0

11.6

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Keeps it full and on off, Rohit Sharma offers a solid defence.

11.5

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it to cover.

11.4

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Dananjaya serves this on a fuller length and turns back in, around off, Rohit Sharma looks to knock it around but gets beaten on the pads.

11.3

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Full and on middle, Rohit Sharma blocks it to mid-wicket.

11.2

Akila Dananjaya to Shubman Gill, A tough chance goes down! A valiant effort though by Janith Liyanage. Akila Dananjaya keeps it short and outside off, Shubman Gill slaps it uppishly to the left of Liyanage at cover who outstretches and dives to his left getting some finger tip on the ball. The batters cross for a run.

11.1

Akila Dananjaya to Shubman Gill, From around the wicket, lands it full and on off, Shubman Gill gets his front leg across and clips it to mid-wicket.

Change? No, Akila Dananjaya will continue. 2-0-14-0 so far.

over

11 | 3 Runs | HH: 74/0

10.6

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and fuller, outside off, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

10.5

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, At 87 kph, dishes it full and into the pads, Shubman Gill knocks it to long on for a single.

10.4

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Dunith bowls it too full and on off, Rohit Sharma eases it to long off for one.

10.3

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Keeps it short and turning in, around middle and leg, Shubman Gill tucks it square of the wicket on the leg side for a single.

10.2

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air and, full and on off, Shubman Gill cuts it to backward point.

10.1

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, From around the wicket slants it full and into the stumps, Shubman Gill mistimes his push and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

End of the first Powerplay! Sri Lanka are now allowed to have up to 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

over

10 | 12 Runs | HH: 71/0

9.6

Akila Dananjaya to Shubman Gill, Turning in, short and on middle, Shubman Gill gets on the back foot and nudges it past mid-wicket for a single.

9.5

Akila Dananjaya to Shubman Gill, Flat and short, on off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot but picks out the man at point.

9.4

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Slows it up nicely does Dananjaya and it is the off break, on middle, Rohit Sharma hacks it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for one.

9.3

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Slower and shorter, on off, the ball stays a bit low, Rohit Sharma pushes it back to the bowler off the back foot.

9.2

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, SIX! BOOM! Rohit Sharma gets to his FIFTY in style! He is picking up where he left off last year in the ODI format. Dananjaya gives the ball air and bowls it full in length, Rohit Sharma reaches out in front and fetches the slog sweep from outside off. Hits it over deep square leg for a six to get to his fifty.

9.1

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma gets the sweep away this time! A boundary after 19 balls for India. Dananjaya loops it up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma does not overhit and just lifts it over square leg for a boundary.

over

9 | 2 Runs | HH: 59/0

8.6

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Slightly slower and on off, Shubman Gill cuts well but can't get it past the man at cover-point. Another quiet over by Wellalage, 2 runs off it.

8.5

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Wellalage attacks the stumps again, short and on off, Shubman Gill blocks it out solidly.

8.4

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Fired in at the stumps, on a nagging length, Shubman Gill pats it off the back foot to cover.

8.3

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, This sticks in the surface and shoots up a bit, short and on off, Shubman Gill checks his shot and keeps it out.

8.2

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, At 89 kph, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma eases it to long off and gets to the other end.

8.1

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Floats it up does Dunith, on off, Shubman Gill gets a good stride in to knock it to long off for a run.

over

8 | 2 Runs | HH: 57/0

7.6

Akila Dananjaya to Shubman Gill, Dananjaya drops it short and on middle, Shubman Gill rocks on the back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for just one. A tidy start by Dananjaya, 2 runs off it.

7.5

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, The leg break comes out now by Dananjaya, short and on middle, Rohit Sharma turns this one through mid-wicket for a single.

7.4

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Nicely tossed up by Dananjaya, outside off, Rohit Sharma swings to heave it away but Rohit gets beaten on the flight and gets hit near the waist.

7.3

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Akila Dananjaya dishes out the googly, short and on off, Rohit Sharma reads it well and punches it to cover.

7.2

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Turning in, fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma goes for the slog sweep again but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

7.1

Akila Dananjaya to Rohit Sharma, Swing and a miss! Akila Dananjaya starts with a flighted delivery, outside off, Rohit Sharma looks to drag the slog sweep on the leg side but misses.

Akila Dananjaya is introduced into the attack now.

over

7 | 0 Runs | HH: 55/0

6.6

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Gets a bit of turn on this does Dunith, full and spinning away, around off, Shubman Gill shoulders arms. A maiden by Dunith Wellalage. Whoever bowls at the other end now needs to ensure that he backs this maiden up.

6.5

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Floats it up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill gets a good stride in to keep it out down the deck.

6.4

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Darted in, short and this skids through, on off, Shubman Gill punches it to extra cover.

6.3

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Not much turn on offer, full and at the stumps, Shubman Gill pushes it to extra cover.

6.2

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Full again by Dunith, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it out with a straight bat.

6.1

Dunith Wellalage to Shubman Gill, Very full, on middle, jammed out back to the bowler by Shubman Gill.

over

6 | 7 Runs | HH: 55/0

5.6

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Jagging back in, on a back of a length, Rohit Sharma gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it high on the thigh pad.

5.5

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Nicely done! Fernando bowls it on a back of a length with an upright seam, Rohit Sharma lets the ball come to him and extends his hands to dab it between backward point and cover for a boundary. This is now the 15th 50-plus opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma in ODIs.

5.4

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, This is on a hard length, on off, Rohit Sharma looks to punch it away but miscues the shot to mid on.

5.4

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Fernando sprays it down leg this time, on a short of a good length, Rohit Sharma swings to get it behind square on the leg side but misses. The ball goes on the bounce to the left of the keeper, Kusal Mendis.

5.4

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Gets the ball to shape away but the line is beyond the tramline on off by Fernando, Rohit Sharma reaches out but fails to connect. The 50 comes up for India.

5.3

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Fernando serves it outside off, on a back of a length, Rohit Sharma gets inside the line and sits on one knee to play the scoop over short fine leg but misses and wears it on the body.

5.2

Asitha Fernando to Shubman Gill, Too straight by Fernando, on the pads, on a short of a length, Shubman Gill misses the flick shot and gets it off the pads to square leg for a leg bye. Half a shout for LBW but that was heading down leg.

5.1

Asitha Fernando to Shubman Gill, Bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a good length, left alone by Shubman Gill.

over

5 | 8 Runs | HH: 48/0

4.6

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Not in control and Rohit Sharma gets lucky! Wellalage bowls it slower through the air and gets the ball to grip in the surface and then spin away. Rohit Sharma goes on the back foot to a short delivery and goes through his shot early. Luckily for him, he manages to get it over and wide of backward point for a boundary.

4.5

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Slower and a hint of turn, on off, Rohit Sharma smothers the spin as he gets on the front foot.

4.4

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Darted in, full and on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma gets beaten on the angle as the ball comes back in to beat his defence as it goes past the inside edge to catch him on the pads.

4.3

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Short and punished! Slower and shorter, on off, enough width for Rohit Sharma to go on the back foot and cut it past cover for a boundary.

4.2

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, This goes straight on and it is quicker as well, Rohit Sharma pushes it out to cover again.

4.1

Dunith Wellalage to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up by Wellalage, full and on off, Rohit Sharma caresses it to cover for a dot.

First signs of spin as Charith Asalanka tosses the ball to Dunith Wellalage.

over

4 | 15 Runs | HH: 40/0

3.6

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, Slanting back into the right-hander, on a nagging length, Rohit Sharma glances it away to deep backward square leg for a single. A good over for India, 15 runs off it.

3.5

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, Delivers it on a hard length, on off, Rohit Sharma dabs it off the back foot to backward point.

3.4

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Effortlessly hit! Shiraz bowls it fuller in length, on middle, Rohit Sharma plants his front across and uses the inward movement to his advantage. With a still head, Rohit lifts it over deep square leg for a six.

3.3

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Up and over! Shiraz bowls it on a back of a length, shaping back in, on off, Rohit Sharma waits on the back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

3.2

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, Tighter line by the debutant, on middle, on a length, Rohit Sharma accounts for the inward movement to keep it out with a straight bat.

3.1

Mohamed Shiraz to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Cracked away! Shiraz bowls the inswinger, on a good length, just outside off, Rohit Sharma drives it on the up and it races through covers for a boundary.

over

3 | 9 Runs | HH: 25/0

2.6

Asitha Fernando to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Class written all over it! Fernando bowls it full but ends up offering width on off, Shubman Gill gets a good stride in and presents a high elbow. Just times the drive to the right of cover for a boundary.

2.5

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, The nip backer by Fernando, on a good length, Rohit Sharma gets his bat out in front of the pads and turns it past square leg for one more run.

2.4

Asitha Fernando to Shubman Gill, Hurls it on a back of a length, over middle and leg, Shubman Gill nurdles it behind square on the leg side for one.

2.3

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Short and in the corridor of off, Rohit Sharma cuts it late to deep third for a single. Fernando falls over on his follow through but gets back up quickly.

2.2

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on a back of a length, over middle, Rohit Sharma hangs on the back foot and tucks it in front of square on the leg side and comes back for the second run.

2.1

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Given LBW but Rohit Sharma successfully overturns it! Fernando got the ball to jag back in, on a good length, on middle, Rohit Sharma is caught rooted in the crease and looks to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball nips back in to beat the inside edge and catches the Indian skipper on the knee roll on the front pad. Sri Lanka go up in unison and up goes the finger. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shubman Gill and then takes the review just before the timer runs out. There is no bat involved on UltraEdge but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be going over the stumps. The Sri Lankan players cannot believe it. Rohit survives an early scare.

over

2 | 4 Runs | HH: 16/0

1.6

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, Shiraz compensates by pulling his length back, over middle, Shubman Gill gets on the back foot and whips it to wide mid on.

1.5

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Lovely shot! Shiraz goes full in search of swing but ends up bowling it too full, on off. Shubman Gill lets the ball come to him and creams the drive to the left of mid off for a boundary.

1.4

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, This swings back into the right-hander, on a hard length, on off, Shubman Gill gives the bowler the charge and punches it to wide mid off.

1.3

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, Hurls it on a back of a length, outside off, Shubman Gill gets on top of the bounce and punches it to backward point.

1.2

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, At 130 kph and this goes away slightly, outside off, on a length, Shubman Gill reaches out in front for the drive but toe-ends his bat to mid off.

1.1

Mohamed Shiraz to Shubman Gill, Shiraz starts well as he serves it in the channel on off and gets the ball to shape back into the right-hander, Shubman Gill gets half-forward and defends it right under his eyes.

It will be the debutant, Mohamed Shiraz to share the new ball from the other end.

over

1 | 12 Runs | HH: 12/0

0.6

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, On a hard length, at the hips, Rohit Sharma hops to tickle it fine but misses as the ball nips back in to go past the inside edge and catches Rohit on the thigh pad.

0.5

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Edged away! A hint of away movement, in the channel on off, on a good length, Rohit Sharma pokes at the delivery away from his body and gets an outside edge that races down to the deep third fence for a boundary.

0.4

Asitha Fernando to Shubman Gill, Uppish but safe! Fernando bangs it on a hard length, on off, Shubman Gill waits on the back foot to whip it across the line. The ball holds in the surface a bit and chips it in front of mid on for a single.

0.3

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, This jags back in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma fails to keep it out and wears it on the thigh pad. The ball rolls in front of mid-wicket for a leg bye.

0.2

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Rohit Sharma is up and running! Fernando bowls it fuller in length, on leg, Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and holds his shape as he swipes it across the line. Clears the deep mid-wicket fence for an 88-metre hit.

0.1

Asitha Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Fernando starts on the money! At 132 kph, honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Rohit Sharma knocks it with a straight bat to mid on.

st Innings Sri Lanka

We are back with the chase! The two umpires make their way out to the middle followed by Sri Lankan players who are spreading out to take the field. Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill stride out to the centre. Asitha Fernando is handed the new ball and is on top of his mark, raring to go. Let's play!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

With a target of 231 runs set for India, Sri Lanka will carry some momentum into the next innings, knowing they can restrict the Indian side if they make full use of the assistance available on the pitch especially with their three spinners. While India would have been satisfied with this target at the start of the game, they will need to play sensibly to achieve it. The game is nicely poised at the halfway mark. Will Sri Lanka start with spin right away and make an early impact? Or will India, with their batting firepower, cruise through the chase? Stick around as we find out with the chase unfolding in a bit.

Dunith Wellalage, the star of the first innings is down for a chat. Wellalage says that he had prepared for this wicket and tried to play his natural game. Adds that he looked to rotate the strike. He backs Wanindu Hasaranga and the Sri Lankan pacers to defend this total. Feels that it is not easy to bat and need to bowl in partnerships to put the pressure.

However, towards the end, Dunith Wellalage put on a fine display, scoring his maiden ODI fifty and staying unbeaten at 67 runs putting up a 46 runs partnership along with Akila Dananjaya helping his side cross the 220-run mark, which had seemed far-fetched at one point.

Janith Liyanage and Dunith Wellalage then absorbed the pressure, enduring a few probing overs from Kuldeep and Sundar. They counter-attacked when Shubman Gill was brought in for an over, taking 14 runs off him and easing the pressure. A crucial moment came when Janith Liyanage walked off after a huge appeal for a caught at slip, only to see on replays that he had not made contact with the ball. Their 41-run partnership was vital for Sri Lanka, considering how the game had unfolded thus far.

The Indian spinners maintained the pressure, with Axar Patel removing the dangerous Sadeera Samarawickrama cheaply. Despite wickets tumbling around him, Pathum Nissanka carried his form from the T20Is and kept one end strong ensuring he notched up a well-deserved half-century, making the most of a dropped catch by Mohammed Siraj at 21. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav kept things tight and created enough doubts in the batters' minds, taking two more wickets, including that of Nissanka.

Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh began the attack with tight lines and lengths, preventing the home side from gaining early momentum. Avishka Fernando struggled and was dismissed by Siraj in the third over for just one run, putting Sri Lanka on the back foot from the outset. Kusal Mendis managed a start but never looked settled, falling to Shivam Dube after the first Powerplay.

A strong comeback by Sri Lanka to post 230 runs on the board by the end of the first innings all thanks to some exceptional batting from Dunith Wellalage.

over

50 | 8 Runs | HH: 230/8

49.6

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, A single to end the innings! Arshdeep Singh slips in a slower bouncer, over middle, Dunith Wellalage backs away and tries to slap it up and over backward point. Gets a feather on it and it goes on the bounce to the keeper, KL Rahul which allows the batters to scamper across for a quick run. 8 runs off the final over and Sri Lanka end with 230 on the board!

49.5

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Smart batting! Tailing into the left-hander with an upright seam, on a fullish length, Dunith Wellalage backs away slightly and gets his bat down in time. Opens the bat face to steer it between backward point and short third for a boundary.

49.4

Arshdeep Singh to Mohamed Shiraz, Quick single taken! Pace on and on a hard length, on off, Mohamed Shiraz taps it with soft hands in front of Virat Kohli at backward point and he is called through for the run. Kohli misses the shy at the batting end but Dunith Wellalage is in by then. The ball rolls away wide of deep mid-wicket but Wellalage wants to stay on strike and he refuses the run on the overthrow.

The debutant, Mohamed Shiraz walks out to bat at number 10 for Sri Lanka.

49.3

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, OUT! TAKEN! The knuckle ball does the trick for Arshdeep Singh! Arshdeep charges in from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck. Akila Dananjaya shapes up for the ramp but he does not have any pace to work with this time. Goes through his shot early and ends up spooning it to Washington Sundar at backward point who runs a few steps ahead to complete the catch. End of a good little hand by Akila Dananjaya. He goes for 17(21). The 46-run stand comes to an end and Sri Lanka are now 224/8 with 3 balls remaining in the innings.

49.2

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Arshdeep angles it in at pace, fuller and on middle, Dunith Wellalage jams it out in front of cover for a single.

49.1

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, Arshdeep starts the final over with a slower bumper, over middle, Akila Dananjaya helps the pull to deep square leg and gets to the other end.

It will be Arshdeep Singh to take the final over. Can he restrict Sri Lanka to under the 230-run mark?

over

49 | 13 Runs | HH: 222/7

48.6

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, SIX! BANG! Picked the bones out of that! Great finish to the penultimate over for Sri Lanka. Siraj bends his back and digs it in short but it is not short enough to trouble the batter. Dunith Wellalage backs away and then swivels for the pull. Hits it flat and over the deep backward square leg fence for a six. 13 runs off the over and Sri Lanka are now 222/7.

48.5

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, At the stumps by Siraj, on a length, Akila Dananjaya backs away and swipes it across the line to deep mid-wicket for one.

48.4

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Fuller in length, on the pads, Dunith Wellalage flicks it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for a single. 6 runs off the first 3 balls. How many more can Sri Lanka can get off this over?

48.3

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Akila Dananjaya in the previous over and this time, it is Dunith Wellalage! Both ramps played to perfection. Siraj sees the batter back away and follows him with a short delivery. Dunith Wellalage adjusts well and plays the upper cut over the keeper for a boundary. Siraj is unhappy with where Kuldeep Yadav has positioned himself at deep third and wants him to be finer.

48.2

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, This is on a back of a length by Siraj, on middle, Akila Dananjaya nudges it in front of mid-wicket for a single.

48.1

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, Siraj slants it across, full and on off, Akila Dananjaya drills it straight to mid off.

over

48 | 8 Runs | HH: 209/7

47.6

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, Full and straight by Arshdeep, on off, Akila Dananjaya knocks it to the right of mid off and he will keep the strike with a single. A good over for Sri Lanka, 8 runs off it.

47.5

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, Gets the yorker in now does Arshdeep, on middle, Akila Dananjaya squeezes it out to mid-wicket.

47.4

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, FOUR! Clever, very clever! Arshdeep bangs it into the surface, over middle, Akila Dananjaya lets the ball come to him and ramps it over the keeper for a boundary.

47.3

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, MAIDEN ODI FIFTY for Dunith Wellalage! This has been a fighting knock by the young man and the Sri Lankan dugout are on up on their feet to applaud the knock. Arshdeep tries the yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, on off, driven with a straight bat to long on for a single by Dunith Wellalage to bring up his half century.

47.2

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, Pace on and tailing in, full and on middle, Akila Dananjaya looks to play at it but gets an inside edge that rolls to fine leg for one.

47.1

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, At 91 kph, yes, you read that right, Arshdeep Singh bowls a slower bumper at 91 kph, Dunith Wellalage waits and waits for the ball to arrive and just hangs his bat out for the ramp. Plays it in front of short third for a single.

over

47 | 6 Runs | HH: 201/7

46.6

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, Banged into the deck by Siraj, Akila Dananjaya ducks and lets it go.

46.5

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Wellalage exposes all his stumps as he walks across to the off side to play the scoop. Siraj spots it early and attacks the stumps, on a length. Wellalage gets this one off the toe end of the bat and it rolls to deep backward square leg for a single.

46.4

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, At 131 kph, short and wide on off, Akila Dananjaya cuts it along the ground to deep point for a single. The 200 comes up for Sri Lanka!

46.3

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, Siraj changes his angle as he comes from around the wicket and goes wide of the crease. Slants it in, on a good length, kept out with a straight bat by Akila Dananjaya.

46.2

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, FOUR! Skillfully done! Siraj offers a bit of width outside off, on a back of a length, Akila Dananjaya uses the angle nicely and glides it to the right of backward point for a boundary.

46.1

Mohammed Siraj to Akila Dananjaya, Angling across the batter, on a back of a length, Akila Dananjaya fiddles at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. Siraj walks up to the keeper, KL Rahul to have a word.

over

46 | 3 Runs | HH: 195/7

45.6

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, Slower through the air, fuller and on middle, Akila Dananjaya eases it with a straight bat to long off for one.

45.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, At 98 kph, full and on middle, Dunith Wellalage brings out the slog sweep and hits it flat and on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a run.

45.4

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, Flatter and shorter, on off, Akila Dananjaya punches it past cover for a single.

45.3

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, A bit short and on middle, Akila Dananjaya gets on the back foot and tucks it in front of mid-wicket.

45.2

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Akila Dananjaya defends it out off the front foot.

45.1

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, Darted in, full and on middle, Akila Dananjaya blocks it out with a straight bat.

over

45 | 9 Runs | HH: 192/7

44.6

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, SIX! Just over the fielder! Arshdeep Singh bowls it on a length and over off, Dunith Wellalage gets his front foot away and heaves it over long on beating Mohammed Siraj who leaps back and tries to grab it but fails. Wellalage moves to 46. This is now his highest score in ODIs.

44.5

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Well-directed bouncer! Keeps it short over off, Dunith Wellalage tries for the ramp shot but misses out on making any connection.

44.4

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, Hurls it on a nagging length just around middle and off, Akila Dananjaya tries to keep it out with a straight bat but gets a thick inside edge that zips past the stumps towards fine leg for a single.

44.4

Arshdeep Singh to Akila Dananjaya, WIDE! Looks for the bouncer but bowls it too short and down leg, Akila Dananjaya ducks under it.

44.3

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, On a length and just outside off, Dunith Wellalage throws everything at it, trying to slash it over covers but gets a thick outside edge to deep third for just a single.

44.2

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Follows up with a yorker that tails back into middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage is equal to the task and digs it out.

44.1

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Comes from over the wicket and bowls a good bouncer over off, Dunith Wellalage tries to ramp it over the keeper but makes no connection.

over

44 | 5 Runs | HH: 183/7

43.6

Washington Sundar to Akila Dananjaya, Tossed up, into the stumps, Akila Dananjaya presses ahead and blocks it out.

43.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Keeps it short and turning away around off, Dunith Wellalage chips it to cover for a single.

43.4

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Nicely followed up! Fuller and on middle and leg, giving the ball some air, Dunith Wellalage hangs back and pushes it out to backward point.

43.3

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Nice shot! Washington Sundar drags the length short and over off, Dunith Wellalage punches it to the left of Virat Kohli at deep point for a boundary.

43.2

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Quicker and fuller into middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage keeps it out in front of backward point.

43.1

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Bowls it full and with the angle, around middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage pushes it out to covers.

Akila Dananjaya is in at number 9.

over

43 | 5 Runs | HH: 178/7

42.6

Arshdeep Singh to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga couldn't have found the fielder with any more precision. Arshdeep Singh keeps it just short of a length and offers width outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga stays back in the crease and looks to cut it square on the off side, only to find Axar Patel at backward point who didn't have to move an inch and grabs a sharp catch with both hands around his waist. Hasaranga goes for 24(35). End of the 36-run stand and Sri Lanka are now 178/7.

42.5

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, On a length and on off, Dunith Wellalage opens his bat face and steers it to the right of backward point for a single.

42.4

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Digs it short and over leg, Dunith Wellalage caught in two minds, crouches to help it away but misses on making any connection.

42.3

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Gets just enough on it to find the fence! Arshdeep Singh angles it in, on middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage gets inside the line and tucks it fine towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

42.2

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Attacks the stumps, with the angle and on a fuller length, Dunith Wellalage clips it to mid-wicket.

42.1

Arshdeep Singh to Dunith Wellalage, Comes from over the wicket and hits the length on leg, Dunith Wellalage blocks it to mid-wicket.

over

42 | 2 Runs | HH: 173/6

41.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Flights this one fuller and on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to flick and misses it onto his front pad. Kuldeep ends with figures of 10-0-33-1.

41.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Bowls the flipper on a fuller length and into middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage is hurried deep back into the crease but manages to keep it out past point for a single.

41.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it to long off for a single.

41.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Another mix-up but Hasaranga makes it back this time! Tossed up around middle and leg, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it straight to the bowler. Kuldeep Yadav gets low but fails to grab the ball well and parries it to the mid-wicket fielder. Wanindu Hasaranga sets himself off for the run but is sent back in time by Dunith Wellalage!

41.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, On a fuller length and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it to backward point.

41.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Loops it full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs back, makes room and cuts it late to the right of slip. Rohit Sharma dives low and makes the stop.

over

41 | 6 Runs | HH: 171/6

40.6

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Darts it full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga pushes at it and only manages to get an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg for a single.

40.5

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Short and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga looks for the cut but misses.

40.4

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, A slight mixup in the middle and Dunith Wellalage has managed to dive back in time. Axar Patel bowls this on a nagging length and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga tucks it in front of cover and Dunith Wellalage sets himself off for the run. Virat Kohli charges in and collects the ball throwing it back to Axar Patel at the bowling end. Axar collects the ball with both hands and disturbs the stumps. It is referred upstairs. The replays show that Dunith Wellalage with a full-stretched dive makes it back safely before the bails light up.

Is that out? A confident appeal by Axar Patel and India. The third umpire is called into action to check for run out. The replays show that the dive has saved Dunith Wellalage here and he is just in. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.

40.3

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, FOUR! Beautiful shot and Hasaranga finds the gap! Axar Patel bowls this full and on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga makes some room and slaps it through cover for a boundary.

40.2

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Digs it short and on off, Dunith Wellalage covers the line and tucks it in front of mid-wicket for a single.

40.1

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Loops this full and on the pads, Dunith Wellalage nudges it to mid-wicket.

Powerplay 3! India are now allowed upto 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle. Axar Patel will bowl out now. 9-0-27-2 so far.

over

40 | 8 Runs | HH: 165/6

39.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Kuldeep gets a bit of extra bounce, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga adjusts well and rides the bounce to stab it behind square on the off side.

39.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, SIX! Short and dispatched! Kuldeep Yadav errs in length as he drops it short, asking to be hit, Wanindu Hasaranga obliges as he rocks on the back foot and pulls it over Arshdeep Singh at deep mid-wicket for a six.

39.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Not much air on offer, flat and short, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga defends it off the back foot.

39.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Googly by Kuldeep and Hasaranga picks it, full and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it to the left of Washington Sundar at long off for a brace.

39.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Almost a strangle down leg! Kuldeep strays on the pads, on a nagging length, Wanindu Hasaranga misses out on the tickle as the ball brushes his back pad.

39.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, Floated up by Kuldeep, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets on the front foot to block it out.

over

39 | 4 Runs | HH: 157/6

38.6

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Even slower by Axar and gets more purchase this time, fuller and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga checks his shot and works it past cover for one.

38.5

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Slower by Axar and that results in him getting a bit of turn, on off, Dunith Wellalage taps it with soft hands in front of short third for a single.

38.4

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Skidding through, short and on off, Dunith Wellalage glides it to backward point with an open bat face.

38.3

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Attacking the stumps, on a nagging length, hit along the ground to wide long off for a single by Wanindu Hasaranga.

38.2

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Speared in flat and short, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it to cover.

38.1

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Short and at the batter, Dunith Wellalage nudges it off the back foot past mid-wicket for one.

over

38 | 1 Runs | HH: 153/6

37.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, A googly now, short and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga keeps it out on the off side.

37.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Wanindu Hasaranga, DROPPED! Put down by Rohit Sharma! This goes across with the angle, full and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga goes for the drive away from his body. Gets an outside edge that goes to first slip where Rohit Sharma dives to his right and gets it at a good height but fails to cling on. Hasarannga dropped on 9 by Rohit!

37.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Slower and shorter, outside off, Dunith Wellalage cuts it to deep point and gets to the other end.

37.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, The googly comes out by Kuldeep, short and on middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage gets on the back foot and dabs it on the bounce to first slip.

37.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, At 82 kph, full and on the pads, Dunith Wellalage helps it to short fine leg.

37.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Turning away, short and on middle, Dunith Wellalage goes on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

over

37 | 9 Runs | HH: 152/6

36.6

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, With a flatter trajectory, this is pushed through by Axar, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it without much timing to cover.

36.5

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Flat and short, on middle, Dunith Wellalage nurdles it on the leg side and gets to the other end.

36.4

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Shorter and quicker, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga stays leg side of the ball and punches it to deep cover for a run.

36.3

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, The length is dragged back a bit, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga defends it out on the off side.

36.2

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, SIX! Hit with real authority! Right in the slot by Axar, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep towards wide long on for a six.

36.1

Axar Patel to Dunith Wellalage, Angled across the batter, full and at the stumps, Dunith Wellalage gets a good stride in and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one.

over

36 | 0 Runs | HH: 143/6

35.6

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, Nearly sneaked through! Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Wanindu Hasaranga gets his bat low and looks to block but gets an inside edge that creeps in between the gap and hits his on the back pad.

35.5

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, On a length and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga sees it out on the off side.

35.4

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, Goes back to bowling it full and attacks the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it straight back to the bowler who does well to cut it out.

35.3

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, On a back of a length and over off, Wanindu Hasaranga dabs it in front of backward point.

35.2

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, Continues to keep it full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga opens his stance and gets his bat low to cut it away to point.

35.1

Mohammed Siraj to Wanindu Hasaranga, Comes from over the wicket and nails it full and on middle and leg, Wanindu Hasaranga jams it out.

over

35 | 1 Runs | HH: 143/6

34.6

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, End of another top over from Axar Patel! Darts this full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it to long off for a single.

34.5

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Full and on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga keeps it out on the leg side.

34.4

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Floats it full and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga gets a good stride in and blocks it right under his eyes.

34.3

Axar Patel to Wanindu Hasaranga, Darts it quicker and fuller, on off, Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to mid off.

Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to bat next for Sri Lanka.

34.2

Axar Patel to Janith Liyanage, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Axar Patel strikes on his return to the attack! Axar pushes it through, fuller and on off, Janith Liyanage uses his feet as he gets down the track to go back over the bowler's head. The ball spins away and seems to have taken the outside edge. The ball hits the keeper, KL Rahul on his right glove and it goes straight into the hands of Rohit Sharma at first slip. Janith Liyanage starts to walk off but the umpire does not raise his finger. Seeing the batter walk off, the umpire Joel Wilson eventually raises his finger. Liyanage waits a bit before trudging off. Oh my! Would you believe it? The UltraEdge shows that there is a spike when the bat hits the turf but there is no spike when the ball is next to the bat. The Sri Lankan dugout cannot believe what they have just seen on the big screen. A huge moment in the game as Liyanage departs for 20(26) and Sri Lanka are now 142/6.

34.1

Axar Patel to Janith Liyanage, Axar darts it in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, on middle, Janith Liyanage hangs on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

over

34 | 6 Runs | HH: 142/5

33.6

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Banged into the deck by Siraj, over middle, Dunith Wellalage hops to ride the bounce and keeps it out.

33.5

Mohammed Siraj to Janith Liyanage, Siraj serves it on a good length, on off and middle, Janith Liyanage looks to play the line of the ball but gets squared up as the ball nips away to catch the outside edge. A single is taken as the ball rolls down to deep third.

33.4

Mohammed Siraj to Janith Liyanage, Siraj continues to go full but the line this time is on off, Janith Liyanage squeezes it out to mid off.

33.3

Mohammed Siraj to Janith Liyanage, FOUR! Excellent wristwork! Siraj angles it from over the wicket with an upright seam, on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage uses the angle to his advantage and stays balanced in the crease to clip it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

33.2

Mohammed Siraj to Janith Liyanage, Honing in at the stumps, on a slightly fullish length, Janith Liyanage gets his bat out in front of the front pads and jams it out back to the bowler.

33.1

Mohammed Siraj to Dunith Wellalage, Siraj starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length, on off, Dunith Wellalage stands tall and punches it square to deep point for one.

Drinks! The Indian spinners have effectively stemmed the flow of runs and created enough uncertainty in the minds of the batters to gain the upper hand, with Sri Lanka at 136/5. The dismissal of Pathum Nissanka was a significant breakthrough for India, but the partnership between Janith Liyanage and Dunith Wellalage has shifted gears and is now countering India's attack, potentially benefiting the home side. As the last recognized batting pair, much depends on them to take the game deep. With that, Mohammed Siraj comes back into the attack.

over

33 | 8 Runs | HH: 136/5

32.6

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Much fuller and this slides across the batter, Janith Liyanage gets on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side. Good last couple of overs for Sri Lanka, 14 off the previous one and 8 off this one.

32.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Aerial but safe! Slower by Sundar, full and outside off, Dunith Wellalage drags the slog sweep and hits it in front of deep mid-wicket for one.

32.4

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Innovative and effective! Has the last over from Gill helped break the shackles for Sri Lanka? Sundar bowls it flat and on a nagging length, on middle from around the wicket, Dunith Wellalage changes his stance and reverse slaps it over short third for a boundary.

32.3

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Sundar floats it up, full and on off, Janith Liyanage gets a good stride in to push it down to long on for one.

32.2

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Fired in by Sundar, on middle and leg, fuller in length, Dunith Wellalage tucks it off the front foot past mid-wicket for one.

32.1

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Sundar bowls it short and on off, Janith Liyanage hops back and nudges it with the turn to deep square leg for one.

over

32 | 14 Runs | HH: 128/5

31.6

Shubman Gill to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Good shot! A bit quicker by Gill, short in length, Dunith Wellalage waits on it and cuts it late to get it past short third for a boundary. A much-needed over for Sri Lanka, 14 runs off it.

31.5

Shubman Gill to Janith Liyanage, Floated up, fuller and on off, Janith Liyanage drives it past cover and rotates the strike.

31.4

Shubman Gill to Janith Liyanage, SIX! Short and punished! A rank log hop by Gill, on middle, Janith Liyanage is quick to get on the back foot and nails the pull flat and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a six. First six of the game.

31.3

Shubman Gill to Dunith Wellalage, Short again by Gill, not much turn, Dunith Wellalage rocks back and cuts it to deep cover for a single.

31.2

Shubman Gill to Janith Liyanage, Drops it short and on middle, Janith Liyanage goes on the back foot and pulls it to wide long on for one.

31.1

Shubman Gill to Dunith Wellalage, Time for more spin as Shubman Gill comes into the attack. Starts with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Dunith Wellalage eases it to deep cover for a single.

over

31 | 2 Runs | HH: 114/5

30.6

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Pushes it through does Sundar, on middle, Janith Liyanage defends it out with a straight bat.

30.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Short and wide on off, cut away to deep point for a single by Dunith Wellalage.

30.4

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Flatter and shorter, this goes straight on, on middle, Dunith Wellalage cuts it to short third.

30.3

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, And again! Slanting in, on a short length and then spinning away, Dunith Wellalage goes on the back foot for the cut but misses.

30.2

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Beaten! Tossed up by Sundar, fuller and on off, Dunith Wellalage is lured into the drive but it turns away to beat the bat.

30.1

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Turning in sharply and it shoots off the deck, on a nagging length, on middle, Janith Liyanage looks to keep it out but gets it well away from leg slip off his thigh pad and it rolls away for a leg bye.

over

30 | 2 Runs | HH: 112/5

29.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, So close! Dunith Wellalage is living dangerously here. Kuldeep serves the googly, short and around off, Dunith Wellalage picks it up and expects it to turn much more than it eventually did. The ball zips past the bat as Wellalage plays inside the line of the ball.

29.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, At 81 kph, short and on middle, Janith Liyanage works it with the turn to deep square leg and gets to the other end.

29.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Dishes out the googly and it is much fuller, around off, Janith Liyanage goes deep in his crease and picks the variation off the surface to defend it out.

29.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, On middle and leg, short in length, Dunith Wellalage lets the ball turn and then whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

29.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, This spins away, short and on off, Dunith Wellalage goes on the back foot and stabs it down on the deck.

29.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Bowls it short and on middle, Dunith Wellalage defends this one out off the back foot.

over

29 | 8 Runs | HH: 110/5

28.6

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, In the air, but falls short of Arshdeep Singh! Sundar tosses it up around middle and off, Dunith Wellalage looks to sweep and skies it to deep square leg. Arshdeep Singh charges towards the ball but it falls just short of him. The batters scamper three good runs off it.

28.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Another appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. KL Rahul suggests there was bat involved and Rohit Sharma doesn't send it upstairs. Washington Sundar slants it full and into the stumps, Dunith Wellalage digs it out very late to the off side. The bowler did feel like the ball hit the pad first but the replays show it was clearly off the bat.

28.4

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! A confident-looking shot by Wellalage to get off the mark! Too full by Sundar, on off, Dunith Wellalage brings his bottom hand into play and drills it to the left of Shivam Dube at deep cover for a boundary. A boundary after 20 balls for Sri Lanka.

28.3

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Slanting in, full and at the stumps, Dunith Wellalage blocks it out with a straight bat.

28.2

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Has Dunith Wellalage dragged his foot out? Sundar floats it fuller, on off and turns it away from the left-hander, Dunith Wellalage lunges out and looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge. KL Rahul quickly collects the ball and whips the bails off in a flash. The third umpire is involved in a stumping check but Dunith Wellalage had his back leg grounded in time.

28.1

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Drags the length short and on middle and off, Janith Liyanage nudges it to square leg for a single.

over

28 | 1 Runs | HH: 102/5

27.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Bowls the wrong one, on a fuller length, Dunith Wellalage hangs back and manages to keep it out to cover.

27.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Caught at first slip? A loud, loud appeal from Kuldeep Yadav alone! After a long chat, the skipper, Rohit Sharma decides not to go upstairs. This is floated fuller and on off, Dunith Wellalage plants his front leg out and looks for the sweep but misses to get hit on the forearm. The ball balloons to the left of the slip and Rohit Sharma grabs it with both hands.

27.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Goes full and on middle and leg, Dunith Wellalage looks to keep it out but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

27.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Dunith Wellalage, Flights it full and on off, Dunith Wellalage pushes it to cover.

27.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Hits the nagging length around off and gets the ball to turn back in, Janith Liyanage gets across the line and tucks it square on the leg side for a single.

27.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Tossed up on a fuller length and outside off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to covers.

over

27 | 1 Runs | HH: 101/5

26.6

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Loopy delivery, drifting in, full and on middle, Dunith Wellalage slices it along the ground to short third. End of a successful over for Washington Sundar and India.

26.5

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Tosses this one fuller and on middle and off and gets the ball to turn away square off the deck beating Dunith Wellalage on all ends.

26.4

Washington Sundar to Dunith Wellalage, Two in two for Sundar! Or is it? Washington Sundar comes from round the wicket and bowls it full and on off and gets the ball to turn away, Dunith Wellalage with a big stride out looks to sweep on the very first delivery and misses. The ball shoots off the deck a bit and hits him near the ribs. The Ultra Edge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking confirms that the ball would have missed the off pole with the turn and also gone over due to the bounce. Dunith Wellalage survives an early scare!

Dunith Wellalage comes in at number 7.

26.3

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! LBW! A loud appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Pathum Nissanka the set batter looks to be a goner here! He goes up for the review. Washington Sundar floats this fuller in length and on off, the ball turns in sharp beating Pathum Nissanka's defence as he gets hit flush on the front pad. The replay rolls on and the UltraEdge confirms there was absolutely no bat involved. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball was just clipping the top of leg and it was umpire's call. After a solid innings, Pathum Nissanka has to walk back for 56(75) as Sri Lanka slip to 101/5.

26.2

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Nicely bowled! On a shorter length and on off, Pathum Nissanka misses out on tucking it away and wears it high on the pads.

26.1

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Shorter in length and turning back into middle and leg, Janith Liyanage looks to tuck it fine but the ball clips him high on the waist and rolls to the left of leg slip for a leg bye.

over

26 | 6 Runs | HH: 100/4

25.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, A tad shorter this time, outside off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it in front of first slip.

25.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Floats it full and on off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it down the deck.

25.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Shorter in length and on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage tucks it to square leg region for a single and that also brings up 100 runs for Sri Lanka.

25.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Half a shout for LBW but the impact looked to be outside off. Floats the wrong one, just around off, Janith Liyanage fails to read the variation and looks to tuck it across with the spin. The ball beats the outside edge and brushes the back pad before rolling to first slip.

25.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up, around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka eases it to long on for a single.

25.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Kuldeep Yadav digs it very short and on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka camps back and pulls it all along the ground to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

over

25 | 3 Runs | HH: 94/4

24.6

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Flights this one full and outside off, Janith Liyanage lunges out and blocks it out.

24.5

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Serves this one full and on off, Pathum Nissanka drops it in front of covers and steals a quick single.

24.4

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up around middle and off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it to mid-wicket.

24.3

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Keeps it short again and on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single to get off the mark.

24.2

Washington Sundar to Janith Liyanage, Drags the length a bit and bowls it around off, Janith Liyanage knocks it to mid-wicket.

24.1

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, FIFTY for Pathum Nissanka! A special knock under immense pressure. The going has been tough but Nissanka has hung in there for his side. A lot will depend on him if Sri Lanka want to end up with a competitive total. Washington Sundar floats it on a nagging length, around off, Pathum Nissanka gets inside the line and tucks it square of the wicket on the leg side for a single to bring up his 14th ODI half century!

over

24 | 2 Runs | HH: 91/4

23.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Janith Liyanage, Tosses it full an outside off, Janith Liyanage leans ahead and drives it to covers.

Janith Liyanage walks in at number 6. A slip in place to the right-hander.

23.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust and Kuldeep Yadav gets his first after bowling some probing overs. Kuldeep floats it fuller and on off and gets the ball to turn away off the deck, Charith Asalanka stays low in his stance and looks to cut it late but plays it right into the hands of Rohit Sharma at first slip. The skipper goes for 14(21). The 31-run stand is broken and Sri Lanka are now 91/4.

23.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Floats it full and on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to long on for a single.

23.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Shorter and on off, Charith Asalanka tucks it to mid on for a single.

23.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Drags the length a bit shorter and bowls it outside off, Charith Asalanka rocks back and looks to push it through but is beaten by the away spin.

23.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Bowls the leg break on a fuller length and on middle, Charith Asalanka gets a good stride out and manages to keep it out.

over

23 | 10 Runs | HH: 89/3

22.6

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up, around off, Pathum Nissanka gets forward and blocks it to the off side.

22.5

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Lucky on this occasion but this will help Sri Lanka's cause pretty well! On a fuller length and on off, the ball turns away off the deck, Pathum Nissanka looks to block it with a straight bat and gets a thick outside edge racing through the vacant first slip region for another boundary.

22.4

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nicely negated by Pathum Nissanka! Tossed up around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka gets low on a knee and sweeps it towards fine leg fence for a boundary.

22.3

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Drags the length slightly shorter and outside off, Pathum Nissanka looks to block but gets beaten onto his pads.

22.2

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, Floats it up around off, Charith Asalanka quickly gets back and cuts it to the left of backward point for a single.

22.1

Washington Sundar to Pathum Nissanka, Turning in square from middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and whips it to deep square leg for a single.

over

22 | 3 Runs | HH: 79/3

21.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Slower and shorter, it is the googly, on middle, Charith Asalanka hops back and adjusts well to keep it out.

21.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Darts this one quicker and fuller, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka blocks it to mid-wicket.

21.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Too good from Kuldeep Yadav! Slants this on middle and off and gets the ball to turn away sharp beating the outside edge and the off stump by not much.

21.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Bowls this full and on the stumps, Charith Asalanka blocks it right under his eyes.

21.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Slower and fuller by Kuldeep, on middle, Charith Asalanka gets down for the sweep but gets an under edge that rolls past short fine leg for a couple of runs.

21.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Nicely tossed up, by Kuldeep, full and on middle, Pathum Nissanka drives it to long on for a single.

over

21 | 8 Runs | HH: 76/3

20.6

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, Nicely bowled! End of a probing first over for Washington Sundar! Tosses it fuller and outside off and gets the ball to turn away as Charith Asalanka leaves it alone.

20.5

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. After a long chat, Rohit Sharma lets this one be! Washington Sundar darts this one quicker and fuller just outside off, Charith Asalanka holds his bat high and leaves it alone, expecting the ball to turn away. The ball comes in with the angle to clip his back pad. The impact would not have mattered there since Asalanka had not offered a shot and the only question was whether the ball came in enough to overturn the onfield call. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball was missing the off pole, so, a wise decision by India not to take the review.

20.4

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Very lucky on that one but it fetches him a boundary! Floated on a fuller length and on off, Charith Asalanka gets low again and looks for the sweep. He gets a top edge over the keeper KL Rahul's head and wide of the reach of Rohit Sharma at first slip for a boundary.

20.3

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, FOUR! Nicely done. That will ease some pressure off the skipper! Washington Sundar bowls it straight and on off, Charith Asalanka hangs back and cuts it past short third for a boundary.

20.2

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and outside off, Charith Asalanka gets low on a knee and drags it from outside off to mid-wicket.

20.1

Washington Sundar to Charith Asalanka, What a beauty to start with! Comes from around the wicket and floats it fuller and on off and gets the ball to turn away off the deck beating Asalanka on all ends.

over

20 | 6 Runs | HH: 68/3

19.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Full and at the stumps, swept fine to deep fine leg for a single by Asalanka.

19.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, That spun a long way! At 83 kph by Kuldeep, short and outside off, Charith Asalanka does well not to push at the delivery as the ball turns square and goes past the bat.

19.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Charith Asalanka, Bowls the googly now, short and on the pads, Charith Asalanka reads it and goes on the back foot to block it out.

19.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Looped up by Kuldeep, on off, Pathum Nissanka leans on it and works it to deep cover for one.

19.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, This is flatter and shorter, on off, Pathum Nissanka hangs on the back foot and keeps it out.

19.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Up and over! Intelligently played by Nissanka. Kuldeep looks to give the ball air but overpitches, on off. Pathum Nissanka holds his shape and lofts it over mid off for a boundary. A boundary after 45 balls for Sri Lanka.

over

19 | 2 Runs | HH: 62/3

18.6

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Angled in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, Pathum Nissanka tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

18.5

Axar Patel to Charith Asalanka, Floated up, around off, Charith Asalanka sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single to get off the mark.

18.4

Axar Patel to Charith Asalanka, Axar comes from over the wicket and attacks the stumps, full in length, Charith Asalanka covers the line of the ball and defends.

The skipper, Charith Asalanka walks out to bat next for Sri Lanka.

18.3

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, OUT! TAKEN! Soft dismissal! Axar Patel gets the reward for building the pressure! Axar stays around the wicket and bowls it on a nagging length, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama reaches out in front and plays this one in front of the body as he looks to turn the strike over by getting past the infield on the off side. The ball holds in the surface and turns away a bit, resulting in Sadeera going through his shot early. Ends up chipping it straight to cover where Shubman Gill does the rest. Sri Lanka in some sort of bother now at 60/3!

18.2

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Axar drags the length back and this is slower as well, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama waits on it and dabs it on the off side.

18.1

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fired in at 91 kph, fuller and outside off, Sadeera Samarawickrama reaches out to drive it through covers but gets an outside edge that rolls to short third.

over

18 | 2 Runs | HH: 60/2

17.6

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Floats it up, full and on middle, clipped to mid-wicket by Pathum Nissanka where the fielder dives to his left and makes the stop.

17.5

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Beaten! Kuldeep dishes out the googly, short and on off, Pathum Nissanka does not read this one from the hand and plays for the ball turning into him. It goes the other way and beats the bat.

17.4

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Turning in and fuller this time, on off, Pathum Nissanka shoulders arms.

17.3

Kuldeep Yadav to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kuldeep drops it short and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama hops on the back foot and punches it to the right of deep cover for one.

17.2

Kuldeep Yadav to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Slower through the air and fuller as well, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama lunges and defends it on the off side.

17.1

Kuldeep Yadav to Pathum Nissanka, Kuldeep starts from over the wicket and bowls it flat and short, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to deep cover for one.

Kuldeep Yadav is introduced into the attack now.

over

17 | 2 Runs | HH: 58/2

16.6

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Darted in again, full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama knocks it to the left of the bowler. Axar Patel moves to that side and mops it up.

16.5

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Coming in with the arm, on of, Sadeera Samarawickrama blocks out this full delivery.

16.4

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Drops it short and on off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one.

16.3

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, On a nagging length, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to point.

16.2

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, In the air...but safe! Axar tosses it up, full and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to go inside out over cover but the ball grips a bit and spins away. Sadeera ends up hitting it square as he skies it high in the air towards deep point. Arshdeep Singh runs to his right but the ball drops in front. A single taken.

16.1

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, At 93 kph, speared in, short and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama stays leg side of the ball and pushes it out to cover.

Drinks! India have maintained a tight grip on the game so far, reaping the rewards for their disciplined approach. The pitch appears challenging, and spin is likely to be a formidable factor in these middle overs, posing significant difficulties for Sri Lanka as they aim to rebuild. Pathum Nissanka has looked solid and will be crucial in anchoring the innings for the home team.

over

16 | 4 Runs | HH: 56/2

15.6

Shivam Dube to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dube offers a bit of width on off, on a short of a good length, Sadeera Samarawickrama cuts it to deep point for a single.

15.5

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Tight single! A direct hit would have made things interesting as Nissanka had not dragged his bat as he stretched out in front and tried to make his ground at the bowling end. Dube goes fuller in length, at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka drives it to the right of mid on and sets off for a quick run. Shreyas Iyer at mid on is a bit late to get to the ball and takes a couple of seconds more to grab hold of the ball. Iyer fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses.

15.4

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Drags the length back a bit does Dube, on off, Pathum Nissanka hangs on the back foot and steers it to backward point.

15.3

Shivam Dube to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Good stop! Fuller in length by Dube, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets a good stride in and times the drive well towards cover. Virat Kohli is in really close and dives to his left to make a half-stop, saving at least a couple of runs for his side. A single taken.

15.2

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Dube hits the deck hard and bowls it around off, Pathum Nissanka punches it through covers for a single.

15.1

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Dube lands it on a good length, on the off stump line, Pathum Nissanka waits on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.

over

15 | 2 Runs | HH: 52/2

14.6

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, This is flat and short, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama stays back in his crease to defend.

14.5

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller again and on off, Pathum Nissanka eases it to long off and gets a single.

14.4

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Tosses it full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama pushes it to long off for a single.

14.3

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fuller and on middle, defend out off the front foot by Sadeera Samarawickrama.

14.2

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Shorter and quicker, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama dabs it to point.

14.1

Axar Patel to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fuller and drifting in, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama works it to mid on.

over

14 | 4 Runs | HH: 50/2

13.6

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Pathum Nissanka defends it right under his eyes.

13.5

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Dube zones it in, on off, on a length, Pathum Nissanka punches it to point.

13.4

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Serves it on a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka pats it out in front of cover.

13.4

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, WIDE! Almost a strangled down leg! Dube errs in line as he bowls it on a length, Pathum Nissanka looks to tickle it fine but misses and KL Rahul takes it to his left. India go up in appeal but the umpire calls it a wide. Rohit Sharma has a word with Shivam Dube but he is not convinced enough to take the review. The replays show that the ball had come off the thigh pad of Nissanka.

13.3

Shivam Dube to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nicely done! Dube keeps it full and on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama brings his wrists into play and flicks it to the right of mid on. Shubman Gill gives it a chase and puts in a dive. He dives a bit early but does enough to save a run for his side. Sadeera gets off the mark with three runs.

13.2

Shivam Dube to Sadeera Samarawickrama, With a second slip in place, Dube, bowls it full, on off, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets on the front foot and defends it out.

Sadeera Samarawickrama walks out to bat at number 4 for Sri Lanka.

13.1

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, OUT! LBW! A loud shout and the finger is raised! Kusal Mendis walks up to his partner and after consulting with him, he takes the review. This looks out on the first glance. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. This was on a good length, on off and middle by Dube, Kusal Mendis plays in front of his body as he looks to defend it out with a straight bat. The ball holds its line and squares Mendis up as it beats the outside edge and goes through to hit him on the back pad. End of Mendis's struggles with the bat. The 39-run partnership comes to an end and Sri Lanka are at 46/2 now.

over

13 | 1 Runs | HH: 46/1

12.6

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Axar slows it up but the ball does not turn much on this occasion, full and outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets a good stride in to keep it out.

12.5

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Oh, that could have gone anywhere! Axar slides it on with the arm, short and on off. Too close for Pathum Nissanka to cut but he goes for it. Gets an extra bounce and turn as well. Nissanka gets a thickish outside edge that evades Rohit Sharma at first slip as it goes over his head and falls wide of Shreyas Iyer at short third.

12.4

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Coming in with the angle, on a nagging length, Pathum Nissanka stabs it down the deck.

12.3

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, A bit of turn to a delivery darted in by Axar, on off, fuller in length, Pathum Nissanka adjusts well though as he works it to cover-point.

12.2

Axar Patel to Kusal Mendis, A bit slower and fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis reaches out in front and sweeps it in front of square on the leg side for a run.

12.1

Axar Patel to Kusal Mendis, Angled in from around the wicket, short and just outside off. Kusal Mendis reads it well and goes on the back foot to glide it to short third.

over

12 | 6 Runs | HH: 45/1

11.6

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, In the channel, on a back of a length, Kusal Mendis waits on it and runs it down to deep third for a single.

11.5

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, At 125 kph, on a short of a length, around off. Kusal Mendis looks to cover the line of the ball but the ball nips away slightly off the deck and squares Mendis up before beating the bat.

11.4

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Much better by Dube this time, on a good length, on off. Kusal Mendis hops and dabs it to the left of backward point.

11.3

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Too straight and these are easy pickings for Mendis! Dube slips it on the pads, full in length, Kusal Mendis gets inside the line of the ball and tickles it fine to the fine leg fence for his first boundary. This will help Mendis feel a lot better.

11.2

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Fuller by Dube, a hint of away movement, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it out off the front foot.

11.1

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Dube bowls it on a back of a length, the ball straightens a bit, on off. Pathum Nissanka tucks it in front of short mid-wicket and calls Mendis through for a quick run.

over

11 | 2 Runs | HH: 39/1

10.6

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Speared in, aiming at the off pole, Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot to a short delivery and punches it to deep cover for one.

10.5

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, And again! Axar pulls the length back and slows it up a bit, resulting in him getting the away turn, on off. Pathum Nissanka has a loose poke at the delivery and the ball whizzes past the bat again.

10.4

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Axar fires it in, full and outside off, Pathum Nissanka throws his hands at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

10.3

Axar Patel to Kusal Mendis, Drop and run! Even fuller this time, on off, Kusal Mendis taps it with soft hands in front of point for a quick run.

10.2

Axar Patel to Kusal Mendis, Beaten! This drifts in with the angle and then spins away after pitching from a slightly fuller length. Kusal Mendis plays the angle and gets beaten as the ball spins away.

10.1

Axar Patel to Kusal Mendis, Darted in from around the wicket, on a nagging length, on off, Kusal Mendis presses forward to defend but the ball catches his gloves due to a bit of extra bounce and drops beside the pitch on the off side.

End of Powerplay 1! India are now allowed four fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. One feels that Rohit Sharma won't open up the field just yet, which would allow for the Sri Lankan batters to keep the ones and twos coming.

over

10 | 5 Runs | HH: 37/1

9.6

Shivam Dube to Pathum Nissanka, Concludes the over nicely does Shivam Dube! On a back of a length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to cover.

9.5

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Gets the line closer to that off stump and pitches it on a length, Kusal Mendis guides it to deep third for a single.

9.5

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! This time on the other side! Hurls it outside off and on a length. The ball just moves away further as Kusal Mendis leaves it alone.

9.5

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! Slips this down leg, on a length, Kusal Mendis tries to tuck it fine but misses.

9.4

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Straighter, on a length, honing on the stumps, Kusal Mendis blocks it under his eyeline.

9.3

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, On a shorter length this time and outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it to backward point.

9.2

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Lands it on a nagging length just around off and gets the ball to move away off the seam, Kusal Mendis watches the ball closely and opts not to play at it.

9.1

Shivam Dube to Kusal Mendis, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it into the pads and on a length, Kusal Mendis gets his bat ahead and pushes it past mid-wicket for a brace.

It won't be spin from both ends just yet as Shivam Dube comes on to bowl from the other end.

over

9 | 4 Runs | HH: 32/1

8.6

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, This keeps coming in with the angle, short and quicker, on off. Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot and chops it down to short third.

8.5

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, That one turned sharply! On a fuller length and on off, the ball grips in the surface and turns away from the right-hander. This will make the spinners very happy!

8.4

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller in length and on off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it with a straight bat.

8.3

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nice shot! Keeps it short and over middle and off, Pathum Nissanka quickly goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

8.2

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Angles it into the right-hander and on a fuller length, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to mid-wicket.

8.1

Axar Patel to Pathum Nissanka, Starts from around the wicket and bowls it fuller and on off, the ball just grips the surface and shoots off the deck a bit. Pathum Nissanka pushes it to covers.

over

8 | 3 Runs | HH: 28/1

7.6

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Angling away, outside off, Kusal Mendis looks to play at it away from his body and misses.

7.5

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Bashed in on a hard length, at 132 kph, on off. Kusal Mendis gets on his toes to punch it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

7.4

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, DROPPED by Mohammed Siraj! Arshdeep Singh bowls it on leg and on a fuller length, Pathum Nissanka flicks it off his pads and in front of fine leg. Mohammed Siraj charges towards the ball from the fence and dives ahead but the ball just pops out of his grasp and tumbles in front. The batters cross for a run. A lucky escape for Pathum Nissanka being dropped on 21 by Siraj!

7.3

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Keeps it outside off and on a length, Pathum Nissanka mistimes his drive to covers.

7.2

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and just around the fourth stump line, Pathum Nissanka presses ahead and pushes it to cover.

7.2

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, WIDE! Digs it very short and over middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka ducks under it.

7.1

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Fuller in length and outside off, Kusal Mendis with not much foot movement plays at it away from his body and gets an outside edge that flies through the gap at gully to deep third for a single.

over

7 | 6 Runs | HH: 25/1

6.6

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Beaten! Follows up with a top delivery on a nagging length just outside off and gets the ball to nip back in beating the inside edge as Pathum Nissanka looks to drive it through off.

6.5

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Makes the right connection this time and fetches a boundary for himself and his team. Siraj bowls it on a back of a length and offers some width outside off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and punches it past point for a boundary.

6.4

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Hits the shorter length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets on top of his toes and looks to cut it square on off but ends up chopping it in front of point.

6.3

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Angling in on middle and off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to mid off.

6.3

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, WIDE! Slants it down leg on a shorter length, Pathum Nissanka leaves it alone as KL Rahul dives to his left and makes a stop.

6.2

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to point.

6.1

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Bangs it on a length and gets the ball to nip back in from middle and off, Kusal Mendis is cramped for room and gets rushed as well but does enough to fend it to fine leg for a single.

over

6 | 5 Runs | HH: 19/1

5.6

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! That's a shot and a half! Arshdeep Singh overpitches it just around off, Pathum Nissanka leans on and drives it to the left of mid off for a boundary.

Uh oh! Not a good sign as it has started to drizzle and the ground staff are hovering around the covers near the fence.

5.5

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Goes full and on leg, Kusal Mendis clips it to fine leg for a single.

5.4

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Digs it shorter in length and just outside off, Kusal Mendis is tempted to play at it but withdraws his shot making the leave.

5.3

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Angles it away, outside off, Kusal Mendis holds his bat high and leaves it alone.

5.2

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Angling across, on a nagging length, Kusal Mendis shoulders arms.

5.1

Arshdeep Singh to Kusal Mendis, Straight and attacking the pads, Kusal Mendis keeps it out to mid on.

over

5 | 1 Runs | HH: 14/1

4.6

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Bowls it into the pads, on a length, Pathum Nissanka misses out on his defence and wears it high on his front pad.

4.5

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, An away swinging delivery, outside off, Pathum Nissanka presses ahead and blocks it to backward point.

4.4

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, A mixup but doesn't cost anything for Sri Lanka! Siraj angles it into the right-hander on middle, Pathum Nissanka blocks it solidly to the off side. Kusal Mendis from the other end sets himself off for the run but is sent back in time. The fielder from cover charges in and gathers the ball but misses to hit the stumps at the bowling end. It would not have mattered anyway as Mendis was well in.

4.3

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Drags the length short and outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it past point for a single to get off the mark.

4.2

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Lands a perfect away swinging delivery, just outside off and beats the batter on the outside edge.

4.1

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Angling in, on middle and off, Kusal Mendis prods half ahead and looks to block it out but only gets a faint inside edge onto his thigh pad.

over

4 | 6 Runs | HH: 13/1

3.6

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Goes full and on off this time, Pathum Nissanka lofts it over mid off and gets two more runs.

3.5

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! A loosener from Arshdeep Singh and Pathum Nissanka makes him pay! Too full and into the pads, Pathum Nissanka keeps his head steady and whips it across behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

3.4

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Digs it into the deck and angling away, outside off, the ball just nips away and climbs on the batter off the deck, Pathum Nissanka has a slight fiddle at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

3.3

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Angling into the right-hander on middle and leg again, Pathum Nissanka hops back and blocks it down the deck.

3.2

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Lands an inswinging delivery on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka reads the line well and blocks it back to the bowler.

3.1

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Angles it across on a good length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka with no foot movement looks to drive it through off but makes no connection.

over

3 | 0 Runs | HH: 7/1

2.6

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Attacks the pads on a fuller length, Kusal Mendis gets his bat ahead and blocks it to mid on. A solid wicket-maiden over from Mohammed Siraj!

2.5

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, On a length and outside off, shaping away off the deck, Kusal Mendis plays inside the line and misses.

2.4

Mohammed Siraj to Kusal Mendis, Peach of a delivery! Siraj welcomes the new batter with a hard length delivery just around off getting the ball to kick off the surface. Kusal Mendis looks to keep it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kusal Mendis walks in at number 3.

2.3

Mohammed Siraj to Avishka Fernando, OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammed Siraj draws the first blood! Comes from over the wicket and bowls it full and on off, Avishka Fernando plants his front leg across and looks to whip it away as he looks to go across the line. He gets a leading edge that flies to deep third where Arshdeep Singh settles under it and takes the simplest of catches to see the back of Fernando.

2.2

Mohammed Siraj to Avishka Fernando, Angling in, around the fourth stump line and on a shorter than a good length, Avishka Fernando covers the line and blocks it to the off side.

2.1

Mohammed Siraj to Avishka Fernando, Steams in from over the wicket and bowls it around off and on a length, Avishka Fernando gets a good stride out and pushes it to point.

over

2 | 3 Runs | HH: 7/0

1.6

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, On leg, and on a length, Pathum Nissanka tucks it past square leg for a couple. Sri Lanka after a cautious start are at 7/0 at the end of 2 overs.

1.5

Arshdeep Singh to Pathum Nissanka, Bangs the deck on a good length and bowls an inswinger, around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka drops his bat low and keeps it out to the leg side.

1.4

Arshdeep Singh to Avishka Fernando, Gets off the mark! Arshdeep Singh serves it into the pads and on a tad fuller length, Avishka Fernando clips it to deep fine leg for one.

1.3

Arshdeep Singh to Avishka Fernando, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Avishka Fernando fends it to mid-wicket.

1.2

Arshdeep Singh to Avishka Fernando, Angles it away, on a length and outside off, Avishka Fernando hangs back and looks to play at it with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge with the angle going away and the bounce off the deck.

1.1

Arshdeep Singh to Avishka Fernando, Starts well does Arshdeep Singh! Lands it on a length and around middle and leg, Avishka Fernando tucks it to square leg.

It will be the left-arm seamer, Arshdeep Singh to steam in from the other end. It has gone slightly overcast as Arshdeep charges in from over the wicket with a slip in place.

over

1 | 4 Runs | HH: 4/0

0.6

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Hits the deck hard, on a length around off with the wobble seam and gets the ball to nip back in sharply again. Pathum Nissanka hops back to keep it out but the ball jags back in to hit him high on the thigh pad.

0.5

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Siraj follows it up with a good length delivery, around middle and off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it out.

0.4

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Sri Lanka and Pathum Nissanka are up and running! Mohammed Siraj offers width outside off and drags the length down and bowls it just short of a good length, Pathum Nissanka hops back and cuts it past point for a boundary.

0.3

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Goes full and on off, Pathum Nissanka drives it well but finds Rohit Sharma at mid off who dives to his right and makes a good stop.

0.2

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Nicely bowled! On a nagging length just outside off, the ball straightens up off the deck beating Pathum Nissanka's outside edge as he tries to poke at it.

0.1

Mohammed Siraj to Pathum Nissanka, Starts from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length around off and gets the ball to jag back in sharply, Pathum Nissanka looks to play at it but leaves a big gap between his bat and pad. Gets an inside edge past the leg stump and it rolls to KL Rahul.

We are done with the national anthems. A sparse crowd is in on a Friday afternoon in Colombo, but it should build as the day progresses. The Indian players are in a huddle near the ropes before taking their respective positions on the field. The two umpires are followed by the two Sri Lankan openers, Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka. It will be Mohammed Siraj to kickstart the proceedings with the new ball for India. Two slips in place. Away we go...

We are moments away from the first ball in this series opener, but before that, Charith Asalanka and Rohit Sharma will lead their respective sides out for the national anthems. The Indian players and support staff are wearing black armbands in memory of the former Indian batter and coach, Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away earlier this week. It will be the Indian national anthem first, followed by that of Sri Lanka.

Shreyas Iyer is in for a chat. He says that he looks to bring out his natural game, not think much about the conditions and bat freely. Tells that with the kind of team they have, they will want to just go out and execute their plans well. Concludes that he has worked with Gautam Gambhir in the past and appreciates him for the kind of freedom and confidence he gives to a player. Further says that he brings out the best in the players and you get to learn a lot from him.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz (On ODI debut).

The captain of India, Rohit Sharma says that they are okay with bowling first. Tells that the pitch tends to get slower as the game progresses. Further says that they have played a lot of cricket here and know the conditions at this venue. Feels that this series is a good opportunity to know where they stand. Informs that Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav return to the side. Also informs that Shivam Dube will feature in this game. Reckons that they have a pretty decent balance. Says that despite not crossing the finishing line at the ODI World Cup, there were a lot of positives for them. Adds that it is important to create an atmosphere where the players can express themselves.

Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says they will bat first because it looks pretty dry. Adds that Mohamed Shiraz makes his debut and they are going with 6 batters and 5 bowlers. Says that they have to improve their mental skills, especially after the last game but they will look to play well and focus on the present. Concludes that injuries are a concern for a captain but they will need to face these situations and do well going ahead with the second lineup.

TOSS - Sri Lanka have won the flip of the coin and they have opted to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT - Scott Styris is near the deck. He starts by telling the dimensions of the square boundaries - 77 metres to one side and 73 meters to the other. Feels that there are plenty of runs to be had on this surface. Informs that this wicket was used for Qualifier 2 in the Lanka Premier League. Adds that despite its use in the recent past, the surface does not have much wear and tear. States that the wicket has very little grass covering and feels that it may turn a little bit and could be a bit tacky. Opines that it will not be anything like what we saw in the 3rd T20I. Reckons that the ball will slide nicely onto the bat under lights.

India certainly look like a dominant force against a side facing significant challenges, but Sri Lanka will believe they have what it takes to put forth a strong game and beat any team on the given day. Can India continue their successful run in the island nation, or will the home team stage a turbulent fightback to win this first game? We shall soon find out as the toss and team updates come to you in a bit.

On the other hand, India have pushed the reset button, with Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir seemingly crafting meticulous plans ahead of the next big event, the Champions Trophy. The team is further bolstered by the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who will be eager to pick up where they left off last year. Kuldeep Yadav could prove to be a crucial asset, and it is very likely that this team may also see a couple of debutants making their mark in ODIs.

After suffering a 3-0 defeat in the T20I series, Sri Lanka face additional challenges with injuries to key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka, complicating matters even further for skipper Charith Asalanka. The fast-bowling department is in disarray, with Asitha Fernando remaining as the sole frontline seamer. He may be paired with either of the new replacements, Mohamed Shiraz or Eshan Malinga. However, with the pitch favouring spin, Sri Lanka's quality spinners can help compensate for the inexperience in the pace unit. The inconsistency in the middle order has been a significant concern over the years, which the team will look to address quickly to ease some pressure on the top order.

Hello and a warm welcome to the opening match of the eagerly anticipated three-game ODI series between India and Sri Lanka, set to begin at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Excitement is building up as fans worldwide await Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to the field. Sri Lanka face a significant challenge, especially with injury concerns, as they aim to avenge their recent whitewash in the T20I series.

... MATCH DAY ...

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka

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Avishka Fernando

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Kusal Mendis

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Sadeera Samarawickrama

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Charith Asalanka

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Janith Liyanage

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Wanindu Hasaranga

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Dunith Wellalage

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Akila Dananjaya

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Asitha Fernando

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Mohamed Shiraz

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India

Rohit Sharma

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Shubman Gill

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Virat Kohli

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Shreyas Iyer

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KL Rahul

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Shivam Dube

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Washington Sundar

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Axar Patel

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Kuldeep Yadav

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Arshdeep Singh

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Mohammed Siraj

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