SL vs IND It was the first T20I held in Sri Lanka,Pallekele city in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium it holds the capacity of 35000 members.The match begins at 7:00 PM Local(1:30 PM GMT). The empires are Raveendra Wimalasiri, Ruchira Palliyaguruge, the 3rd empire is Lyndon Hannibal and the referee is Ranjan Madugalle.
In the 1st T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team to a 43-run victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Yadav impressed with a sensational fifty, setting a strong foundation for India’s innings. His leadership and performance were crucial in securing the win, demonstrating his capability in his new role. This victory gave India a solid start in the series, showcasing their dominance and Yadav’s potential as a captain. Suryakumar scored 58 off 26 balls as India posted 213 for 7 in 20 overs. Rishabh Pant also helped the team’s cause with a fine knock of 49 off 33 balls. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (40 off 21) and Shubman Gill (34 off 16) laid a solid platform before Surya and Pant capitalised on it as India had got an invitation to bat first. In reply, Sri Lanka fought well, thanks to Pathum Nissanka (79 off 48) and Kusal Mendis (45 off 27) but faltered towards the end. (Scorecard)
The 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka and the Highlights are Here:
1st T20I, India in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024, Jul 27, 2024
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs
IND vs SL Live: Sri Lanka “were not up to the mark””We were not up to the mark in the powerplay, but in the latter part, we came back pretty strong. Suryakumar Yadav was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Reflecting on India’s strategy and execution, Yadav noted, “They were playing a good brand of cricket from ball one.” His fifty was instrumental in setting up a formidable total for India, and his leadership on the field was commendable. Yadav’s contribution was a key factor in India’s 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the series. His performance not only showcased his batting prowess but also highlighted his potential as a capable leader for the Indian T20I team. They were keeping the tempo, credit goes to them. We know how the wicket plays in the night. We were fortunate that there was no dew. The way we played in the World Cup, that remedied us that the game was still too far. (Left-right combination to be persisted?) Whatever works for the team, we’ll take the call,” said India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was named the Player of the Match.