WEB SL vs IND 2024: Sri Lanka vs India Match Report

Sri Lanka Outplays India in Hard-Fought Opener

Match Summary

In a thrilling encounter, Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the first ODI of the WEB SL vs IND 2024 series. Batting first, India posted a commanding total of 310/4 thanks to a century from Virat Kohli and half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, Sri Lanka's response was equally impressive, with Pathum Nissanka scoring an unbeaten 104 and Kusal Mendis contributing a gritty 79.

India's bowlers struggled to contain the Sri Lankan batsmen, with Mohammed Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal managing only one wicket each. The fielding was also below par, allowing Sri Lanka to capitalize on the dropped catches.

The victory gives Sri Lanka an early advantage in the series, while India will need to regroup and improve their performance in the remaining matches.