Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI: Thrilling Tie
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka ended in a dramatic tie. Sri Lanka set a target of 231 runs, and India seemed to be in a strong position while chasing. However, the Sri Lankan bowlers made a remarkable comeback, turning the tide. Even though India needed just 1 run in 14 balls with two wickets in hand, the match ended in a draw. Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka played a crucial role, taking the wickets of Shivam Dubey and Arshdeep Singh in two consecutive balls. But the real hero was a young 21-year-old player who ensured India couldn’t claim victory.
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Who is the 21-Year-Old Player?
The 21-year-old star is Dunith Vellalaghe. When Sri Lanka was losing quick wickets, Vellalaghe stood firm on the field. He played a vital innings, scoring 67 runs off 65 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. His performance was crucial in helping Sri Lanka reach a respectable total of 230 runs.
Vellalaghe also contributed with the ball, taking 2 important wickets of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, giving away just 39 runs in 9 overs. His all-around performance was significant, more so than Asalanka’s two wickets, in preventing India from winning the match.
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Team Line-ups
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama, Zenith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellalaghe, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Shiraj.
Team India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj.
The match highlighted the resilience of the Sri Lankan team, especially the young Vellalaghe, who played a pivotal role in securing the tie and denying India an easy victory
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