India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI ( january 12  13.30pm )

IND vs SL, 1st ODI Highlights:

 

Virat Kohli and Dasun Shanaka stole the limelight as India beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Virat Kohli scored 113 off 87 balls - his 73rd international century - thanks to Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 108 off 88 balls as India finished their 50-over quota at 306 for 8 against the hosts for 7 wickets. Collected 373. . Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill (70) set a strong platform for India with a 143-run opening stand after Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, who won the toss, invited the hosts to bat first. Kasun Rajitha took 3 wickets but he scored 88 runs in his 10 overs. In Sri Lanka's run chase, Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nishanka (72) and Dhananjaya de Silva (47) showed good resilience but failed to avoid defeat. Umran Malik was the pick of the bowlers for 3 runs The only point at which Sri Lanka looked like they might be able to put India's target of 374 under any pressure was Dhananjaya de Silva and Pathum Nishanka's 72-run partnership. 65 balls for the fourth wicket. Sri Lanka looked toothless until Dasun Shanaka started going big in the last 10 overs. All too late, Shanaka managed to score a century, setting an example of what would happen if his fellow batsmen were stranded. Earlier, due to Virat Kohli's 45th ODI century, India managed to score 373/7. India leads the three-match series 1-0.

IND vs SL 1st ODI: A highlight 

It all happened in the middle of the last over when Shami Mankads Shanaka scored 98, but Rohit withdrew the appeal. Fortunately, Shanaka reached his 100 just a few balls later.

                                

Rohit Sharma talks about being dismissed at the non-striker's end "I didn't know Shami did that (runs) and he was batting on 98. The way he batted was great, we couldn't get him out like that. It's not what we thought, congratulations to him, he played really well. well." Reflecting on the game, he said, "Really impressed. We started well with the bat, it was a great effort from every batsman. Every batsman had a platform, I thought we could have bowled better. We didn't want to. The conditions were not easy. Gotta be critical. It wasn't easy bowling under the lights, especially when it was dewy. If you want to win, everyone has to come to the party, but we bowled well up front. There are certain areas to work on. All eleven members must make a concerted effort."

Second ODI between India and Sri Lanka

When: Thursday, January 12 at 1.30pm local time 

Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

What to expect:
 More runs and runs at a batsman-friendly venue. A sunny day with temperatures in the early 20s and a cloudy afternoon are on the cards.

                                      Team News: India: 

There was much debate about benching Ishan Kishan based on his recent performances, but Shubman Gill added to the dilemma as he scored a 60-ball 70 in the series opener. With the ball, Umran Malik repaid the faith placed in him by taking wickets in the middle overs. India should retain the same XI that led the tournament. 

Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal 

 Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madhushanka dismissed Rohit, but otherwise got off to a middle-order start at 1 for 43. In his place, Lahiru Kumar can be an experienced option. Left-arm spinner Dunit Vellalage was also ineffective, making way for Mahesh Thiekshana. 

 Probable XI: Pathum Nishanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Vanindu Hasaranga, Dunit Vellalage/Mahish Thiekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madhushanka

did you know: - Rohit Sharma last played against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, his highest ever ODI score - 264 - Since January 2021, India have won 8 out of 10 ODIs played at home. Since then, Sri Lanka have played 27 ODIs - both away and away - losing 15 of them.

                          What they said:

"My preparation and intention has always remained the same. I thought I was hitting the ball well. It was close to the mold I play and I realized we needed 25-30 extra runs. I tried to understand the conditions in the second half. We had a comfortable total on the board. Tried to get." - Virat Kohli after his 45th ODI century

"I think the start their openers gave, we didn't use the new ball well, their bowlers got it to swing" - Dasun Shanaka on his team's failure in the first ODI.

                                           Reserves: 

India squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Umran Malik, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav , Kuldeep Yadav , Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh 

Sri Lanka squad: Pathum Nishanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Sasanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Vanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunit Vellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madhushanka, Mahesh Balashanka, Mahesh Therushana, Ashen Bandara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pramod Madhushan, Jeffrey Vanderse, Sadheera Samarawickrama