Asalanka delivered a powerful spell, taking essential wickets of Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh in consecutive deliveries.
The first One Day International (ODI) in the 3-match collection concluded in a thrilling tie as India was solely capable of match Sri Lanka’s first innings rating of 230 runs. Charith Asalanka delivered a powerful spell, taking essential wickets of Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh in consecutive deliveries when India wanted simply 1 run from 14 balls.
Dunith Wellalage’s resilient innings of 67 runs performed a pivotal position in Sri Lanka reaching a complete of 230/8 in opposition to India on the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh each claimed 2 wickets every for India, whereas Pathum Nissanka was the second-highest scorer for Sri Lanka with 56 runs.
WE HAVE A TIE IN COLOMBO
Two wickets in two balls for skipper Charith Asalanka as the match ends with scores stage.
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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka gained the toss and elected to bat first, however India’s bowlers put stress on the top-order batsmen, regardless of Pathum Nissanka’s half-century. The Lankan group discovered themselves struggling at 101/5 earlier than the younger expertise, Dunith Wellalage, showcased his expertise and achieved his finest ODI rating to assist Sri Lanka set a aggressive complete.
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