Team India have defeated Sri Lanka in their first ODI of the year and the three-match series by 67 runs, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
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En route the stiff target of 374 runs, the Lankans were handed a couple of blows early on in the chase when Mohammed Siraj (7-1-30-2) sent back Avishka Fernando (5) and Kusal Mendis (0) within the Powerplay.
With Umran Malik (8-0-57-3) picking up crucial wickets during the middle phase as well, the Indians were well on course of a massive win, until their skipper Dasun Shanaka (108* off 88) decided to do what he has been doing best against the Indian bowling attack for quite some time now.
Despite the target having gone way above the achievable rate, Shanaka made sure he did not have to see the smiling Indian faces till the very last ball of the match. which he smashed for a Six off Mohammed Shami. He ultimately, with the help of 12 Fours and 3 Sixes, reached his highest-ever score in the ODI format and made sure his team total (306/8) surpassed the 300-run mark.
Earlier, on the back of 73rd international century from Virat Kohli (113 off 87), and a 143-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill (70 off 60), team India posted a massive total of 373/7 in their 50 Overs.
India vs Sri Lanka commentators
The host broadcaster of the series, Star Sports, has yet again made sure to acquire the services of some of the top former cricketers from India and Sri Lanka, along with the renowned names in the field of broadcasting in their commentary panel for the ongoing ODI series.
Star Sports English commentators
Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle, Murali Kartik, Deep Dasgupta, Ajit Agarkar, Kumara Sangakkara, and Russell Arnold.
Star Sports Hindi commentators
Jatin Sapru, Ajay Mehra, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar, Mohammad Kaif, and Sanjay Bangar.
Star Sports Tamil commentators
Bhavana Balakrishnan, Pradeep Muthu, Radhakrishnan Srinivasan, Laxmipathy Balaji, Sadagopan Ramesh, Nanne.
