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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Highlights: Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer dictated the proceedings in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Catch the Highlights of the IND vs SL 1st T20I.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Highlights: Rohit Sharma-led Indian unit kicked-off the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a handsome 62-run win in the series opener in Lucknow. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were the architect behind India's big win as the duo dictated the proceedings to help India post 199/2 in 20 overs. In response, Sri Lanka could only muster 137/6 in 20 overs. After being invited to bat first Ishan and Rohit Sharma got the hosts off to a brilliant start as the pair added 111 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit was dismissed on 44(32) by Lahiru Kumara in the final delivery of the 12th over, following which Shreyas Iyer joined Ishan in the middle. Ishan was dismissed on 89(56) by Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. Iyer returned unbeaten on 57(28), while Jadeja scored 3(4). Among the tourists Charith Asalanka returned unbeaten on 53 off 47 balls. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Venkatesh Iyer picked two wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja, who was playing his first match after returning from an injury, scalped one. Yuzvendra Chahal too picked a wicket. The second T20I will be on February 26 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh....Read More
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IND vs SL 1st T20I: 180 a good total
Former Sri Lanka player Russel Arnold rates 180 to be a good total during the pitch report. He said the turf is very hard with plenty of cracks, accompanied with good pace and bounce.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Deepak Hooda set to make T20I debut
After making his ODI debut in the series against West Indies, Deepak Hooda is now ready for his maiden international outing in T20I. Captain Rohit Sharma hands the middle-order batter his maiden T20I cap.
IND vs SL T20I: Head to head
Both the teams have played 22 T20Is in which India have emerged victorious on 14 occasion, while Sri Lanka have won seven. There was no result in one. At home, India have defeated Lanka 8 times, while the tourists have won on 2 occasion.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Team India arrive at the venue
BCCI share photos as Indian players get down of the team bus at the venue for the 1st T20I.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: ‘Good to be back’
"Good to be back in the Indian team and really looking forward to play the T20 series and the Test series. It feels great to be back after 2-2.5 months and get a chance to play for India," said Ravindra Jadeja in a video shared by BCCI.
"I was very keen to do my rehab properly and also I was working hard on my fitness at NCA. So I am really excited for the upcoming series. I have been practicing in Bangalore, working on my bowling and batting and I was in touch. Today, I felt very good after coming here and doing my first session," he added.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Ravindra Jadeja back in scene after long gap
Ravindra Jadeja is back in the scene after a lengthy gap. The all-rounder is playing his first international fixture since November last year after picking up an injury in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, following which he was ruled out of the series and India's tour of South Africa as well. He was not part of India's squad against West Indies either.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Rohit wants Samson to ‘maximise his talent'
"Samson has got talent, whenever you see him bat in the IPL, he has produced that innings where everyone goes over the moon watching that innings, he has got the skillset to succeed. That is the whole point about the sport, a lot of people have skill and talent, how you utilise it is the most critical part," said Rohit in a virtual press conference before the T20I series opener against Sri Lanka.
“It is now up to Sanju Samson how he wants to use that talent and maximise it because as team management, we see a lot of potential and a lot of talent in that individual. I hope we give him that confidence whenever he gets an opportunity.”
"He is definitely into consideration and that is why he is part of the team. His backfoot play is superb. When you go to Australia, you need that shot-making ability, Samson has it in him. I just hope he utilises his potential," the India captain added.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: All set!
The venue is all set and the toss will take place at 6:30 pm.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Focus on Samson
With a number of senior members absent, the series provides Sanju Samson to make a case for himself with the T20 World Cup also scheduled to be held later this year.
Samson has time and again proved his worth in the Indian Premier League but has not been very impactful in the international circuit.
In the 10 T20Is he has played so far, Samson has just managed 117 runs at a poor average of 11.7.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Injury concern in Indian camp
Just before the start of the series, India lost two key members from their squad. Suryakumar Yadav missed out due to a thumb injury, while Deepak Chahar is struggling with a hamstring. No replacements were named for the duo.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Team India is ready for the Lankan showdown
A video of Team India's practice session ahead of the 1st T20I.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Probable XIs
India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma (C), Sanju Samson, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kamil Mishara (WK), Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara
IND vs SL 1st T20I: What happened at India's previous T20I in Lucknow?
India have so far played just one T20I in Lucknow and the last time they did, which was back in 2018, Rohit Sharma went on to smash an unbeaten 111 to help India pile 195 against West Indies. The hosts had then won the contest by 71 runs.
IND vs SL 1st T20I: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka. The match will start at 07.00 pm, with the toss scheduled for 6.30. Stay tuned for further updates!
