Fans have reacted on Twitter after the three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka got off to a flying start. The first match, which was played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, ended in a draw.
Sri Lanka did not get off to the start they would have wished for in their innings. They lost early wickets but Pathum Nissanka (56) held the fort for his side. The opening batsman scored a superb half-century and kept his team in the game but his wicket left Sri Lanka reeling at 101 for five.
After that, Janith Liyanage (20) played a vital role but the real blitz came from the bat of Dunith Wellalage (67*). The young all-rounder batted till the end and received good support from Wanindu Hasaranga (24).
Relying on the vital hands of the lower-order batsmen, the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team finished with a total of 230 for eight. For India, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each, while all other bowlers except Shubman Gill took one wicket each.
In the chase, captain Rohit Sharma (58) gave India a blistering start with the bat. The opening batsman scored a brutal half-century and added 75 runs with Shubman Gill (16) for the first wicket.
After that, Virat Kohli (25) and Shreyas Iyer (23) made valuable contributions and scored 43 runs for the fourth wicket. India lost wickets in quick succession and were left reeling at 132 for five. KL Rahul (31) and Axar Patel (33) after that bailed the team out of trouble.
They added a 57-run lead but Sri Lanka made a stunning comeback and put the visitors under pressure. Shivam Dube (25) held his nerve and hit a few blows to take his team closer to the target. However, after that, captain Charith Asalanka removed Dube along with Arshdeep Singh in two consecutive balls to end the Indian innings at 230 and the match ended in a draw.
Fans on Twitter react as India fail to reach 231 runs against Sri Lanka
When the first match of the ODI series between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, fans reacted on Twitter. They criticised the Indian batsmen for their poor performance and were also surprised by the Sri Lankan team’s comeback. Here are some of the reactions:
India 75 by 0 to 230 by 10….!!!!
– He lost 10 wickets in the space of 155 runs. pic.twitter.com/VcMuNJhMjO
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 2, 2024
Gautam Gambhir with Rohit arshdeep #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/ILnM748KXR
– Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) August 2, 2024
Jay Shah whenever there is an interesting match…..#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/zuE7zdqW2r
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) August 2, 2024
It’s a tie!
When you have Rohit Sharma in the team! But there is no Superover 💔#INDvsSL
— Shebas_10dulkar (@Shebas_10dulkar) August 2, 2024
#INDvsSL Arshdeep batting: pic.twitter.com/zWrrOTkiZM
– 🇮🇳 Romana (@RomanaRaza) August 2, 2024
Incredible shot by Arshdeep, the match ended in a draw 😶#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/g4KUemiBgg
— CricWatcher (@CricWatcher11) August 2, 2024
“WHY DID ARSHDEEP SINGH DO THAT?”
– #indvssl foto.twitter.com/tTVam9odoX
— adu (@cricfootadnan) August 2, 2024
8 hours of cricket and the match ends in a draw with no Super Over? ICC, their rules are a complete joke. How can they call this sport when they can’t even decide a winner properly? This is not how a sport is run. #INDvsSL
– Too much!!!! (@KirkutExpert99) August 2, 2024
Shot from helicopter 🚁 😅#INDVSSL pic.twitter.com/sGRhNJkVa3
– Rishi Gurjar (@Rishivikani) August 2, 2024
I know Arshdeep is a shooter, but taking a shot like that when you need 1 for 14 is stupid. #INDvsSL
– Adhiraj K (@AnshK_09) August 2, 2024
Indian goalkeepers in decisive moments: #INDvSL #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/o2BK1g69UM
– Ana de Armas stan (@abhithecomic) August 2, 2024
“WHY DID HE DO THAT???!!!”
– Shannon Gabriel moment for Arshdeep Singh.💔💔#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/erlM8O3Q4X
— cricc (@tweetsxxxxxxxx) August 2, 2024
Absolute Cinema #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/XIsVBjImLr
— Cric8fan (@cric8_official_) August 2, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma is watching the Indian team’s performance against Srilanka #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/eG7ShCL8Ej
– Bawandar Chicha (@random3688) August 2, 2024
I blame Shubman Gill for this loss, it was his responsibility to score and stay till the end, the other batsmen are just playing for entertainment. #IndvsSl
– (@Adwaith_Ro45) August 2, 2024
Match-winning strike from Shivam Dube, but Arshdeep Singh screwed up 💔#INDvsSL #INDvSL #SLvsIND #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/m5l322Ov1m
– Ajeet Kumar🇮🇳 (@ajeetkr03) August 2, 2024
#indvsSL foto.twitter.com/qILwuB7sqE
– RADHE ࿗ (@Iamradhe_p00) August 2, 2024
My man thought there were two more wickets left 😭😭😭#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/EwTIuZvvu8
— Lavesh Jain (@lavesh_jain10) August 2, 2024
