A Virat Kohli masterclass -- 87-ball 113 -- took India to 373 for 7 in the ODI series opener against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Openers Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill (70) also scored fifties for the hosts. Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live cricket score updates, scorecard, and ball by ball commentary of first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka.Read Less
Shanaka hits fifty!
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka gets to his fourth ODI fifty off 50 balls. Won't matter much now as it looks like Sri Lanka have already given up on the chase. They need another 132 runs in 47 balls at 16.85 RPO. But nevertheless a fighting fifty from Shanaka. He has been outstanding in this series for the Lankans.
Lanka 8 down!
OUT! Sri Lanka are now 8 down in chase of 374 as India close in on big win. Hardik Pandya gets rid of Chamika Karunaratne (14) for his first wicket. SL 206/8 in 37.5 overs
200 up for Lanka but they are still a long way away
Look like the Sri Lankans have shut shop. There has been no real intent from either Dasun Shanaka or Chamika Karunaratne as required rate has now crossed 13. A 5-run comeback over from Mohammed Siraj comes to an end. SL 203/7 after 37 overs, need another 171 runs off 78 balls
180 needed off 96 balls @ 11.25 RPO
0 1 1 0 4 0 - A tidy six-run over this time from Yuzvendra Chahal as India close in on the Lankans. Just three wickets away from going 1-0 up in the ODI series. 16 overs to go and the visitors are still 180 adrift. Skipper Dasun Shanaka (14*) has Chamika Karunaratne (9*) with him at the moment but there is not of batting left to come. Drinks are on the field now! SL 194/7 after 34 overs
Chahal has his revenge!
OUT! Wanindu Hasaranga eventually gets undone by Yuzvendra Chahal. Hasaranga had already hit a couple of sixes and a four in the Chahal over and and went for another one off the last ball. This time he completely mistimes the ball as it shoots straight up. Shreyas Iyer almost ran into Umran Malik but the catch is safely held. SL 178/6 after 32 overs
Nissanka falls for 72
OUT! Umran Malik gets the big fish. A valiant effort from Pathum Nissanka but he has got to go back for 72. A bumper from Umran and Nissanka gets beaten for pace. Goes for the pull but completely mistimes. Axar Patel at mid-wicket completes an easy catch. Sri Lanka have now lost half their side. SL 161/5 after 30.4 overs
Sri Lanka need 215 runs off last 20 overs
After 30 overs, the Lankans have got to 159 for the loss of 4 wickets | Pathum Nissanka 71* | Dasun Shanaka 7*
Required rate over 10 now for Lanka
0 1 2 0 0 0 - Yuzvendra Chahal bowls a tight three-run over as asking rate continue to climb for Sri Lanka. The required rate is now 10.14 RPO. Pathum Nissanka (64*) and Dasun Shanaka (6*) are in the middle at the moment for Sri Lanka. Hardik Pandya to continue from the other end for India. SL 151/4 after 28 overs
Dhananjaya caught behind!
OUT! Dhananjaya de Silva (47) falls at halfway mark as Mohammed Shami ends 72-run partnership. Shami bowls outside off and De Silva plays a loose shot, edging the ball straight to keeper KL Rahul. Sri Lanka 137/4 after 25 overs, need another 237 runs off 150 balls
Dhananjaya moves into 40s
0 1 2 4 4 1 - Dhananjaya de Silva looking in exquisite touch. Collects a couple of boundaries in the Axar Patel over to move to 42 off just 36 balls. De Silva and Pathum Nissanka have so far added 65 runs for the fourth wicket. SL 129/3 after 24 overs
50 for Nissanka
A solid effort from Pathum Nissanka as he cracks a resilient 57-ball fifty. His fifth in the ODIs! Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva have added a quick 43 runs for the fourth wicket to steady Sri Lanka. But they still have a long way to go in this chase. Nissanka has got to keep batting like this till the very end if the visitors have to make a match out of this. SL 107/3 after 20.3 overs in 374 chase
After 20 overs | Sri Lanka 98/3 | Run rate - 4.9
Pathum Nissanka 41* | Dhananjaya de Silva 25* | Need another 276 runs @ 9.2 RPO
Top over from Chahal
1 0 0 0 0 0 - Yuzvendra Chahal is spot on first-over after the drinks break. Bowls an excellent one-run over. Spin from both ends now for India as Axar Patel joins Chahal, replacing Umran Malik. SL 75/3 after 17 overs
Dhananjaya cracks consecutive boundaries before drinks break!
FOUR! FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva ends Umran Malik's third over with back-to-back boundaries. The first one was streaky as the edge off De Silva's bat flew to the third-man fence. The second, however was a pretty convincing one, struck down the ground. Drinks are on the field now. SL 74/3 after 16 overs, need another 300 runs @ 8.82 RPO
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Umran gets rid of Asalanka
OUT! Umran Malik breaks steady 40-run Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka stand. Umran bowls down the leg side and Asalanka tries to flick it fine. Misses and only manages the edge as KL Rahul completes an easy catch. Asalanka walks back for 23. SL 64/3 after 14 overs
Chahal brought into the attack
0 0 0 1 1 1 - Umran Malik produces a fiery three-run first over and now Rohit Sharma has introduced spin for the first time. Yuzvendra Chahal replaces Siraj as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka continue to steady Sri Lanka. SL 53/2 after 12 overs
End of 1st Powerplay | Sri Lanka 38/2 | Run rate - 3.8
Pathum Nissanka 22* | Charith Asalanka 10* | Siraj 2/15 | Lanka need another 336 runs off 240 balls at 8.4 RPO
Hardik on the money
0 0 0 1 0 0 - A lovely first over from Hardik Pandya. Just one run came off it in form of a single. Siraj to continue from the other end for India. SL 33/2 after 9 overs
Peach from Siraj
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A cracker from Nissanka
FOUR! Lovely shot from Pathum Nissanka straight down the ground. Siraj goes full and Nissanka presents the full face of the bat. THe ball comfortably beats the mid-on fielder and races to the fence. Fifth boundary so far for Nissanka. SL 32/2 after 7.3 overs
Mendis castled!
OUT! TIMBER! Mohammed Siraj grabs his second wicket. Kusal Mendis goes for the expansive drive but is beaten all ends up. A wobbled seam delivery from Siraj and it jags back in. Goes through between Kusal's bat and pad and crashes into his stumps. Kusal walks back for a four-ball duck. Sri Lanka in early trouble in massive chase. SL 23/2 after 5.3 overs
Siraj strikes to remove Fernando
OUT! Mohammed Siraj draws first blood. Pitches the ball up and Avishka Fernando looks to hit it across the line. Gets the top edge and the ball shoots straight up. Hardik Pandya takes an easy catch at mid-off. Fernando walks back for 5. IND 19/1 after 3.5 overs
Nissanka gets going with a couple of boundaries!
0 4 0 4 0 0 - Mohammed Shami gets crunched through the off side twice in his first over. Pathum Nissanka starts off positively for Sri Lanka in this massive chase of 374. Mohammed Siraj to share the new ball with Shami from the other end. Two slips in place for him as well. Avishka Fernando on strike for the first time. SL 8/0 after 1 over
The chase is on in Guwahati!
Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando are in the middle to begin Sri Lanka's chase of 374. Mohammed Shami to start the proceedings for India. Two slips in place for Shami. Nissanka on strike. Here we go!
Kohli, Rohit, Gill star as India post 373
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Innings report!
Making full use of two dropped chances, Virat Kohli smashed his 45th ODI hundred that propelled India to an imposing 373 for seven against Sri Lanka in the series-opener. Kohli, who scored 113 against Bangladesh in Chattogram in India's last ODI, continued from where he left to play the sheet anchor role with his 87-ball 113. The class of Kohli was on full display as he smashed 12 fours and one six and held on to one end while wickets fell at regular intervals in the middle overs. At a venue where he had scored a century (140 vs West Indies) in the only ODI held here four years back, the former India skipper had luck by his side. He was dropped twice -- on 52 and 81 -- en route to his 45th ODI century, four shy of maestro Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 centuries in the 50-over format.Overall, Kohli has now 73rd International centuries. To go with his 45 ODI hundreds, he has 27 in Test format and one in T20I. Skipper Rohit Sharma responded to the criticism of benching the in-form duo of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav by giving India a solid start in company of Shubman Gill. The Indian skipper had preferred Gill over Ishan who had to sit out despite a record-breaking 210 in India's last one-dayer. Rohit slammed a 67-ball 83 (9x4, 3x6) in a knock of sheer domination. On a flat deck, Rohit was at ease to step out to the Lankan pacers, pulling them with nonchalance en route to a 41-ball fifty. Gill was also at his fluent best and complemented his skipper keeping his flair and elegance intact. Continuing his dream run in ODIs, Gill brought up his fifth half-century that came off 51 balls. It was a one-way traffic for the Indian opening duo before Dasun Shanaka dismissed Gill. The youngster was guilty of playing across the line and wad trapped in front of the wicket. Looking to bring an end to his century drought, Rohit too perished in addition of 30 runs to the total. He was cleaned up by debutant Dilshan Madushanka. Run-rate slowed down and it was a welcome respite for Sri Lanka who till then were staring at a 400-plus target. The home team slowly gained the lost momentum with Kohli and Shreyas Iyer (28) taking charge of the middle-overs. Having got the nod ahead of Suryakumar Yadav, Iyer looked fluent and hit Wanindu Hasaranga for a six. But he failed to convert his start. Underfire KL Rahul (39) also could not make it big and was bowled around the legs after being deceived by a slower one from Kasun Rajitha.
Kohli ton powers India to 373
So, India finish at an impressive 373 for seven after Sri Lanka invited the hosts to bat first. A masterclass from Virat Kohli (113) and fifties from openers Rohit Sharma (83) and Shumban Gill (70) have powered India to a terrific total. Kohli rode on his luck as he got dropped twice, making the Lankans pay for it heavily with his 73rd international ton. Shreyas Iyer (28) and KL Rahul (39) also chipped in with some useful runs and Sri Lanka now have a massive task in front of them in this ODI series opener. Kasun Rajitha picked up 3 wickets for Sri Lanka but leaked 88 runs in his 10 overs.
Kohli falls for 113!
OUT! A sizzling knock from Virat Kohli comes to an end! Gets out trying to go for the runs. Gets the toe end of the bat and the ball shoots straight up. Kasun Rajitha gets the wicket of Kohli and keeper Kusal Mendis takes a good catch. A sensational knock from Kohli ends on 113(87). IND 364/7 after 48.2 overs
Final 12 balls to go!
India have 363 on the board with final 12 balls to go! Can Virat Kohli take India closer to 400? Kasun Rajitha to bowl the penultimate over for Sri Lanka.
Magic moment!
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Another Kohli masterclass!
𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐍𝐎.𝟕𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐎𝐇𝐋𝐈 🫡🫡 A brilliant hundred from @imVkohli as he brings up his 45th ODI ton. Live -… https://t.co/gt4YqF05Oi
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No.73 for Kohli
What a player! What a knock! International century no.73 for Virat Kohli. A supreme effort from King Kohli as he slams his 45th ODI ton. Gets to the three-figure mark off just 80 balls with the help of 10 fours and a six. Back-to-back hundreds in ODIs for Kohli now. He punches the air in celebration and the stadium erupts in joy. IND 347/5 after 46.2 overs
Final 24 balls to go!
1 2 1 1 1 1 - A decent seven-run over from Chamika Karunaratne comes to an end. Virat Kohli is on 95 and he will look to get to his ton in the next over itself. Kasun Rajitha to bowl the 46th over for Sri Lanka. IND 342/5
Hardik falls in search of quick runs!
OUT! Kasun Rajitha bowls a slower delivery as Hardik Pandya looks to slog it out of the park. Gets the toe end of his bat and is caught at long-on by Hasaranga for 14. IND 330/5 after 44.2 overs
Kohli in 90s | India 329/4 after 44 overs
As Virat Kohli continues to deal in boundaries, he has now moved into the 90s. Inching closer to his 73rd international ton. Cracks a couple in the Chamika Karunaratne over. Kasun Rajitha to bowl the 45th over for Sri Lanka.
42 balls to go!
Virat Kohli gets his second lifeline as he is dropped on 81 off the last ball of Kasun Rajitha's over. Dasun Shanaka, at extra-cover goes hard at the ball and it just pops out of his hands. Kohli now just 19 runs short of his 73rd international ton. A six-run over from Rajitha comes to an end. IND 317/4 after 43 overs
Rajitha cleans up Rahul round his legs!
Kasun Rajitha grabs a wicket for Sri Lanka out of nowhere. Rajitha bowls length ball from around the wicket and KL Rahul was looking to flick it over the fine-leg fence. Misses the ball completely as it crashes into his leg stump. Rahul walks back for 39(29). Hardik Pandya has now arrived to the middle. IND 303/4
India cross 300-run mark in the 41st over
After 40 overs | Team India 294/3 | Run rate - 7.35
Virat Kohli 74* | KL Rahul 35* | Partnership - 81*(65)
55 runs scored in the last 5 overs
4 1 4 1 1 1 - A 12-run over that included a couple of boundaries from Dunith Wellalage comes to an end. Both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul and swiftly shifted gears. Both looking will set and now dealing in boundarie. Kohli was dropped by Kusal Mendis on 53 and now he has raced to 68 off 58 balls. India well on course for a 350-plus total. IND 287/3 after 39 overs
Kohli on the charge!
Virat Kohli got a lifeline on the first ball of the over and now he finishes off the Kasun Rajitha over with back-to-back boundaries. Kohli has now moved to 61 off just 53 balls. Can Kohli get to his hundred? 13 overs still to go in India's innings. A 14-run over from Rajitha comes to an end. IND 272/3
50 for Virat Kohli!
SIX and FIFTY!!! A cracking shot over the deep fence and the ball sails into the stands. What a way to bring up his 65th ODI fifty. Another solid effort from Virat Kohli. Gets there in just 47 balls with the help of 3 fours and a maximum. IND 247/3 after 35.2 overs
After 35 overs | Team India 243/3 | Run rate - 6.94
Virat Kohli 44* | KL Rahul 14* | Partnership: 30*(35)
No boundaries in the last 5 overs
Both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul focusing on rotating the strike at the moment. There has been no boundary for India in the last 35 balls. Both Kohli and Rahul have so far added 19 runs off 29 balls. Another tidy 5-run Dhananjaya de Silva over comes to an end. IND 232/3 after 34 overs
Kohli keeps the scoreboard moving
A quiet couple of overs from the Lankans but Virat Kohli and KL Rahul keep the scoreboard ticking with ones and twos. Both looking to build a partnership after the fall of Shreyas Iyer. A 7-run over from Dhananjaya de Silva comes to an end. Drinks break! IND 224/3 after 32 overs
De Silva gets rid of Shreyas!
Dhananjaya de Silva strikes first-ball into his second over. Shreyas Iyer goes for the expansive sweep shot but holes out to Avishka Fernando at deep square-leg. Shreyas walks back for 28 as India lose their third wicket. IND 213/3 after 29.1 overs
Shreyas goes down town!
A clean strike from Shreyas Iyer down the ground. Charges down the track against Wanindu Hasaranga and deposits the ball into the stands. First maximum of the evening for Shreyas. IND 210/2 after 28.2 overs
200 comes up for Team India in just 27 overs
Virat Kohli 27* | Shreyas Iyer 18* | Run rate - 7.41
Madushanka has walked off the field
Looks like a bad landing! Madushanka, while fielding at short fine-leg lands awkwardly on his right shoulder and looks in trouble. The physio his taking him off the park.
At halfway mark | Team India 185/2 | Run rate - 7.4
Virat Kohli 24* | Shreyas Iyer 6* | Dasun Shanaka 1/22 | Dilshan Madushanka 1/35