India are up against Sri Lanka in the first match of the Nidahas Trophy 2018 Twenty20 Tri-series on Tuesday. With regular captain Virat Kohli rested, Rohit Sharma will lead the team. The side, without skipper Virat Kohli and the veteran MS Dhoni, gives a chance to youngsters to shine and carve a niche for themselves. India have faced Sri Lanka in 18 international matches this season (6 Tests, 8 ODIs and 4 T20 Internationals) on home and away basis. Bangladesh is the third team in this series and though the sprightly bunch is known to add excitement, the series itself is not exactly an anticipated event after a rather exhausting trip to South Africa. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has just two T20 international appearances, and pacer Mohammed Siraj, 23, have being given the opportunity to gain international experience. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya too have been rested while Deepak Hooda and Washington Sundar earned a call-up to the Indian side. Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar has also been included in the India squad.
When and Where to watch: India (IND) vs Sri Lanka (SL)
(IND) Vs (SL) is scheduled for a 7 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT) start. Live Streaming and TV information for the match can be found below.
India: DSport, DD Sports
Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV)
Sri Lanka: SLRC
South Africa: SuperSport
USA: Willow TV
UK: Sky Sports
Canada: ATN Cricket Plus HD
MENA: OSN Sports Cricket HD
India vs Sri Lanka, Live 1st T20I
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Nuwan Pradeep to Shikhar Dhawan
1 run.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Shikhar Dhawan
No run.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Shikhar Dhawan
FOUR.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Suresh Raina
1 run.
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Nuwan Pradeep to Shikhar Dhawan
Pitched up, in line of the stumps, Dhawan hits it through mid on for a run.
Nuwan Pradeep to bowl from the other end.
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Dushmantha Chameera to Suresh Raina
Raina cuts this to the point fielder.
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Dushmantha Chameera to Shikhar Dhawan
Played to mid-wicket region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. Dhawan gets off the mark.
Suresh Raina walks in next.
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Dushmantha Chameera to Rohit Sharma
OUT! Rohit fails to score again against Sri Lanka. Length ball in line of the stumps and Sharma looks to hit it back of the bowlers head. Hits it just a tad early and the ball gets more height than distance. Jeevan Mendis from covers runs and takes a good catch chasing the ball. Just the start for the home team needed.
