Strolling in at an especially snug 143 for 1 on Tuesday, Virat Kohli scored his forty fifth century within the ODIs. To not take something away from him, however pedestrian could be a praise for this Sri Lankan bowling assault. If Sri Lankan bowlers had been in every single place, the fielding was equally dangerous. Kohli was dropped twice — on 52 and 81, and Kasun Rajitha was the unfortunate bowler each the time.
Dasun Shanaka’s crew appeared beneath par in all departments as they obtained outplayed by 67 runs by a robust Indian crew. Chasing a mammoth 374 on a great batting pitch, Sri Lanka ended with 306 for 8. The margin appeared lesser as a result of, in direction of the tip, Indian bowlers didn’t wrap up the tail and Sri Lankan captain Shanaka (108 not out off 88b; 12×4, 3×6) made probably the most of it. He scored his second ODI century and placed on an unbeaten 100-run stand with Kasun Rajitha for the ninth wicket.
For his stupendous knock of 113 off 87 deliveries, @imVkohli is adjudged Participant of the Match as #TeamIndia beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs.
Scorecard – https://t.co/MB6gfx9iRy #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/ecI40guZuB
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023
Flying begin by the openers
After being put into bat, Indian openers Rohit Sharma (83 off 67b; 9×4, 3×6) and Shubman Gill (70 off 60b; 11×4) placed on 143 runs for the opening wicket. On the finish of the powerplay, India was 75 with out shedding any sweat. They confirmed intent proper from the phrase go and the poor bowling from Sri Lanka additionally helped their case. Rohit checked out ease and was at his attacking greatest. On the different finish, his younger associate matched him stroke for stroke. Given the relative ease with which they scored, it’s secure to say each Rohit and Gill missed out on scoring a century. Gill was given lbw after taking part in throughout the road off Shanaka’s bowling. Debutant Madushanka cleaned up Rohit to get his maiden ODI wicket.
Kohli rises to the event
With the openers failing to transform their begins on the different finish, Kohli saved one aspect intact. It was a typical Kohli knock, who walked in and performed the sheet anchor’s function to its perfection. He reached his first fifty in 52 balls. The subsequent fifty got here in simply 38 balls, earlier than he was dismissed within the forty ninth over, when he was attempting to up the ante and Kusan Mendis, who had dropped a regulation catch earlier, grabbed a skier and Rajitha lastly had his man.
That is that from the first ODI.#TeamIndia win by 67 runs and take a 1-0 lead within the sequence.
Scorecard – https://t.co/262rcUdafb #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/KVRiLOf2uf
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023
It was not Kohli’s most dominating knock however he confirmed indicators of returning to his greatest in his favorite format. Be it his flick whereas operating down the crease in opposition to the mild tempo of Shanaka or coming skipping down the wicket and hitting leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for a flat six over mid-wicket or for that matter the ferocious ramp shot in opposition to Rajitha, Kohli was at his ordinary parts. His knock should be a lovely signal for head coach Rahul Dravid and Rohit as Kohli is starting to point out consistency within the format, particularly with the 50-over World Cup scheduled for later this 12 months.
It was Kohli’s second back-to-back century within the ODIs. Earlier, Kohli ended his ODI century drought throughout India’s tour of Bangladesh. India’s No 3 had remained century-less for 1214 days. Kohli reached one other ODI milestone, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s file of 20 ODI tons at residence. Whereas Tendulkar reached the landmark in 164 matches, Kohli has taken solely 101 video games. Kohli additionally surpassed Tendulkar’s file of most centuries in opposition to Sri Lanka in ODIs. Tendulkar has eight to his credit score, whereas Kohli has 9 now.
Cameos from Iyer and Rahul
Aside from Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (28 off 24b; 3×4, 1×6) appeared fluent however didn’t convert his begin. Underfire KL Rahul (39 off 19b; 4×4, 1×6)) additionally couldn’t make it large and was bowled across the legs after being deceived by a slower one from Rajitha.
After 40 overs, India had been 294 for 3 and had been trying set to the touch the 400-run mark. India lacked the of entirety within the final ten overs as they solely managed to get 79 runs and misplaced 4 wickets.
For Sri Lanka, Rajitha (3/88) was the choose of the bowlers.
Spectacular from tempo battery
And if Sri Lanka, whose physique language within the area was curiously devoid of power or intent, had been hoping for a respite with the bat, it wasn’t to be as India’s tempo trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Umran Malik bowled with fireplace and tempo.
In his opening spell, Siraj landed a double blow on the guests by eradicating Avishka Fernando (5) and Kusal Mendis (0). Umran then strangled Charitha Asalanka (23) down the leg aspect.
Pathum Nissanka (72) and Dhananjaya de Silva (47) placed on a fast 72-run stand for the fourth wicket, however their combating alliance was damaged by Shami, who drew the sting, and Rahul grabbed a regulation catch. The additional tempo of Umran ended Nissanka’s valiant knock. As quickly as he noticed the quick ball, Nissanka went for the pull, however the tempo hurried him and he ended up giving a straightforward catch to Axar Patel at mid-wicket.
3⃣rd wicket for @umran_malik_01! 👏 👏
Sri Lanka 7⃣ down.
Observe the match 👉 https://t.co/262rcUdafb#TeamIndia | #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/oBu3LHCznL
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023
Subsequent in, Hasaranga took on fellow leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. He smoked two sixes over the deep mid-wicket area then adopted it with a phenomenal inside-out shot over the covers. His adventurous keep got here to an finish as his wild hoick was caught by Iyer.
In the meantime, Umran was not accomplished but. Dunith Wellalage departed with out troubling the scorers. He was additionally accomplished by the additional tempo and Gill took a great sharp catch on the first slip. Vice-captain Hardik Pandya joined the act as Chamika Karunarathne charged down the monitor and ended up driving it straight to Rohit Sharma, patrolling at mid-on.
Captain @ImRo45 explains why he withdrew the run-out enchantment at non striker’s finish involving Dasun Shanaka.#INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/ALMUUhYPE1
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023
Rohit withdraws run-out enchantment
There was a little bit drama within the fiftieth over of the match. Within the third ball of the over, Shami ran Shanaka out on the non-striker’s finish. He appealed for the run-out. Nitin Menon went for the TV umpire whilst Shanaka appeared in complete shock. Nevertheless, the enchantment was withdrawn after Rohit had a phrase with the bowler.
Transient scores: India 373/7 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 113, Rohit Sharma 80, Shubman Gill 70; Kasun Rajitha 3/83) bt Sri Lanka 306 for 8 in 50 overs (Dasun Shanaka 108; Umran Malik 3/57, Mohammes Siraj 2/30) by 67 runs.