India and Sri Lanka performed out an exhilarating tie within the 1st ODI of their three-match sequence on Friday (August 2), on the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a complete of 230/8 of their allotted 50 overs, with Dunith Wellalage top-scoring with an unbeaten 67 off 65 balls. In response, India had been all out for 230 in 47.5 overs, leading to a dramatic end.
India’s batting efficiency and thrilling tie
India started their chase with a robust begin as captain Rohit Sharma performed a blistering innings of 58 from 47 balls, together with seven fours and three sixes. Nevertheless, Shubman Gill struggled and was dismissed for 16 off 35 balls by Wellalage, with Kusal Mendis taking a catch off a high edge. Rohit was additionally dismissed by Wellalage, who trapped him in entrance of the stumps. Washington Sundar, promoted to quantity 4, couldn’t make an affect and was dismissed for five off 4 balls by Akila Dananjaya, leaving India at 87/3 after 15.4 overs.
A 43-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer briefly steadied the innings, however the recreation took a flip when each Kohli (24 off 32) and Iyer (23 off 23) had been dismissed, leaving India at 132/5 after 24.2 overs. With the match finely poised, KL Rahul and Axar Patel added a vital 57-run stand for the sixth wicket off 94 balls. Nonetheless, one other twist came about as each Rahul (31 off 43) and Patel (33 off 57) had been dismissed in fast succession, leaving India in a precarious place. Shivam Dube performed a vital innings of 25 runs, serving to India stage the rating with the hosts. Nonetheless, after Dube’s dismissal, Arshdeep Singh was out on the very first ball he confronted, ensuing within the match ending in a tie.
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Sri Lanka’s batting led by Dinuth Wellalage
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s innings started poorly with Mohammed Siraj (1/36 in 8 overs) dismissing Avishka Fernando early. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka tried to rebuild, however their partnership was short-lived as Dube (1/19 in 4 overs) dismissed Mendis lbw within the 14th over. This wicket led to a collapse, with Sri Lanka’s center order struggling in opposition to India’s spin trio.
Patel (2/33), Kuldeep Yadav (1/33) and Washington Sundar (1/46 in 9 overs) dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama (8 off 18), Charith Asalanka (14 off 21) and Pathum Nissanka (56 off 75), respectively. Sri Lanka had been in dire straits at 101/5. Wellalage anchored the innings, forming very important partnerships with Janith Liyanage (20 off 26), Wanindu Hasaranga (24 off 35) and Akila Dananjaya (17 off 21). Wellalage’s unbeaten 67, together with seven fours and two sixes, was instrumental in lifting Sri Lanka to a aggressive whole of 230/8. His exceptional innings marked his first ODI half-century and offered the spine for Sri Lanka’s whole.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Match tied. Incredible recreation. Kudos to Sri Lanka for holding the stress on the Indians by bowling spin. Wellalage was high notch with each bat and ball. Hasaranga picked essential wickets. Asalanka, like he did v India within the Asia Cup, was good with the ball. Loads of learnings for…
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) August 2, 2024
Wow…one other tied recreation. This India’s tour of Sri Lanka is on steroids 😱
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 2, 2024
No approach India vs Sri Lanka ODI match tied. Thought we’ll simply win 😭
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) August 2, 2024
Match tied! 🏏
We fought exhausting and bowled out India for 230 runs, ending the match in an exhilarating tie! 🇱🇰🇮🇳
An important effort from each side.#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/gVWK1kJ3DX
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 2, 2024
What a recreation it was! 🤯
Match Tied! 🤝#SLvIND I #AavaDe
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) August 2, 2024
After snatching victory from a sure defeat within the final T20, India has managed to grab a tied match within the first ODI from what appeared like a sure victory in direction of the tip.
Did all of the exhausting work, after which simply misplaced these final two wickets.— Pleasure Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) August 2, 2024
What a match it was 😎🔥
The first ODI ends in a tie 🤝#cricket #SLvIND #SriLankaCricket #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/q5b3HSpYL9
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 2, 2024
It is a TIE! 😅🏏
WHAT A GAME!
This combating spirit was exactly what followers had hoped from the SL crew!
Though the stadium was solely half full, those that attended noticed a match that was effectively price their cash!
Hopefully a houseful recreation on Sunday.#SLvIND @ThePapareSports pic.twitter.com/2D1nJXWjW9
— Damith Weerasinghe (@Damith1994) August 2, 2024
8 hours of cricket, and the match ends in a tie with no Tremendous Over? ICC, your guidelines are an entire joke. How will you name this sport when you’ll be able to’t even resolve a winner correctly?
This isn’t the way you run a sport.#INDvsSL— Kuch Bhi!!!! (@KirkutExpert99) August 2, 2024
On the age of 21 years 209 days, Dunith Wellalage turns into the youngest Sri Lankan participant to attain 60+ runs and take 2 wickets in an ODI match. #SLvIND
– The longer term Tremendous Star for Sri Lanka. 😍 pic.twitter.com/1qtrtn0foM
— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) August 2, 2024
