Sri Lanka's players celebrates the wicket of India's Arshdeep Singh after the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka ended in a tie, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
IND Vs SL, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Tie Match Against India - In Pics
An injury-hit Sri Lanka fought back in thrilling fashion to tie the 1st ODI against 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up India at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday, August 2. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and chose to bat first as the hosts put up 230 for the loss of eight wickets. In reply, despite skipper Rohit Sharma's half-century, the visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Axar Patel and KL Rahul did calm things but SL bowlers fought back to take the game down to the wire. The Indian lower-order could not cross the finish line as the Islanders took a well-deserved tie.
Sri Lanka's players celebrates the wicket of Arshdeep Singh | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lankan players celebrate the wicket of India's Arshdeep Singh after they managed to tie the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Sri Lankan players celebrate Kuldeep Yadav's wicket | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lankan players celebrate the wicket of India's Kuldeep Yadav during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Axar Patel plays a shot against Sri Lanka | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India's Axar Patel plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
KL Rahul plays a shot against Sri Lanka | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates Virat Kohli's wicket | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga with teammates celebrates the wicket of India's Virat Kohli during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Dunith Wellalage celebrates the wicket of India's Shubman Gill | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage with teammate celebrates the wicket of India's Shubman Gill during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match against Sri Lanka | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Rohit Sharma plays a shot against Sri Lanka | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India's captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Dunith Wellalage celebrates his half century against India | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage celebrates his half century during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India’s Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
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Axar Patel celebrates with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul after taking the wicket of Janith Liyanage | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India’s Axar Patel celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Dunith Wellalage plays a shot against India | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage plays a shot during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Pathum Nissanka celebrates his half century | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka celebrates his half century during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of Charith Asalanka | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India’s Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka during the first ODI cricket match of the series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
Shivam Dube reacts after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil
India’s Shivam Dube reacts after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and Sri Lanka, at R Premadasa International Stadium, in Colombo.
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