Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Mumbai Updates: Captain Hardik Pandya started the series on a winning note against Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lanka. Team India defeated the Lankan Lions in a final-ball thriller by 2 runs in the first T20I at the Wankhede Stadium. Debutant Shivam Mavi was the hero of Team India’s victory as he grabbed four big wickets in his four-over spell for just and gave just 22 runs.
SL won the toss and elected to bowl first. Team India got a good start as Ishan Kishan smashed 17 runs in the first over itself but after that, they lost wickets in quick succession. Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson departed on low scores. Hardik Pandya (29) and Ishan Kishan (37) looked good but they couldn’t anchor the innings. However, Deepak Hooda (41) and Axar Patel (31) joined a crucial and blazing 68 runs partnership in the end and helped Team India reach a fighting total of 162 runs.
The total was fighting but not good enough for Wankhede’s pitches. Team India were without their ace pacer Arshdeep Singh and they needed to defend a low score. Shivam Mavi didn’t disappoint and gave SL early breakthroughs. Team India constantly got breakthroughs and pushed SL on backfoot.
However, Kusal Mendis (28) and Dasun Shanaka (45) helped their side to get closer to the target. Then Chamika Karunaratne’s (23) debut took the game to the very last ball. However, India managed to defend and grab a thrilling 2 runs victory
India’s Playing XI: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
