In Pallekele, India easily trounced Sri Lanka by a margin of 43 runs. India were outstanding when they batted first because they were able to play a physical style of cricket. In white-ball cricket, Rohit Sharma instituted it. Under the new leadership, the Men in Blue were able to maintain it and secured the series’ opening Twenty20 International.
India’s opening pair, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, set the tone for the team with a vital partnership of 74 runs. Jaiswal scored 40 runs off of 21 deliveries, while Gill hammered 34 runs off of 16 deliveries. Subsequently, with 26 deliveries for 58 runs, recently named T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav took care of business. He created the perfect atmosphere for the game by hitting the bowlers all over the place.
Following his termination, Rishabh Pant managed the company. The keeper-batter started off as an anchor but picked up speed in the latter stages, scoring 49 runs off just 33 deliveries. In the opening innings, India scored 213 runs, however their lower middle order fell short of expectations. With the ball, Matheesha Parthirana was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, taking four wickets.
India appeared to be having difficulties in the first half when it came to the run chase. The Men in Blue were briefly placed on the back foot as the hosts also got off to a strong start. Pathum Nissanka hammered 79 runs off 48 deliveries, while Kusal Mendis, the opener, scored 45 runs off 27 deliveries. Although the two gave the other batters the necessary energy to win it, Sri Lanka ultimately lost badly.
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Indian bowlers placed pressure on Sri Lanka after taking Nissanka’s wicket, and the Lankans were unable to respond. The hosts lost the match in an instant as wickets tumbled like a house of cards. With just eight deliveries, Riyan Parag claimed three wickets, while Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh each claimed two wickets. In order for Sri Lanka to win the series, its hitters must greatly improve.
Here’s how X reacted to first T20I game between Sri Lanka and India:
#RiyanParag would get an extension now after what would be called as first fancy move in SKY-GG era. #SLvInd #SLvsInd #IndvsSl #IndvSL
— movieman (@movieman777) July 27, 2024
30/9 in the last 5.2 overs from a position of strength… #SriLanka have shown why they have been such an inconsistent and avg T20I side .#INDvSL #IndvsSL #SLvInd #SLvsInd
— movieman (@movieman777) July 27, 2024
India win by 43 runs which looks comfortable but it was not .Sri Lanka were needing 56 runs in last 4 overs with 6 wickets remaining and then they met with a collapse to lose last 7 wickets for only 12 runs 😭 #SLvIND https://t.co/btQaNmG5O0
— Cricket on my mind (@bhuvifan2003) July 27, 2024
A pretty good score to defend for Indian team here .Should win comfortably #SLvIND
— Cricket on my mind (@bhuvifan2003) July 27, 2024
Well the middle order was pathetic🫠#SLvIND
— Oshadha Gunasekara (@OshadhaGunasek6) July 27, 2024
India won by 43 runs against Sri Lanka
4+3 =7 – Thala for a reason 💥💥#SLvIND
— Rockz☜ (@Rockz055) July 27, 2024
Sri Lanka is playing like Sri lanka😂😂
From 140-1 (14) to 170-10 (19.2)💩💩
Sri Lanka scored 30 runs in last 32 balls and lost 9 wickets😂😂 against India B-team#INDvsSL #INDvSL #SLvsIND #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/XUMmGH8kyt
— Gautam (@Gautam90s) July 27, 2024
INDIA BEAT SRI LANKA IN THE 1ST T20I. 🇮🇳
– Its’s Just The Start Of captain Suryakumar Yadav’s Era👊#SuryaKumarYadev #SLvIND #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/ZJGWxZXOkk
— HASHIM BUTT (@Hashim41659037) July 27, 2024
On many occasions lately India finished with above par totals in T20Is by small contributions at high SRs rather than long innings with average SRs. They scored 213-7 today vs SL without any batter facing more than 33 balls. #SLvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 27, 2024
A blockbuster win in Kandy to kickstart #SLvIND 😍🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jyqUAp9Brv
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 27, 2024
India take a 1-0 lead in the series with a clinical victory 🙌#SLvIND: https://t.co/CPxoJ8LlRJ pic.twitter.com/VuCtkyv4XB
— ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2024
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