India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: India won by 43 runs

Parag takes two wickets in two balls, securing India's 43-run victory after a challenging first half of the match. India was able to turn the tide and emerge victorious despite facing difficulties early on.

IND 213/7 (20)

SL 170 (19.2)

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 170/8 in 19 overs

OUT!! Pathirana attempted a big shot but ended up hitting the ball straight to the fielder at mid-on with precision

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 163/6 in 17 overs

WICKET!! Shanaka is caught short of his crease while attempting a risky third run, following a clever paddle shot by Mendis. And WICKET!! Mendis falls victim to a sharp turn, as he tries to play back and punch the ball, only to see his stumps shattered. 

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 158/4 in 16 overs

Asalanka tried to hit a slogsweep but ended up hitting it straight to midwicket.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 149/3 in 15 overs

Axar with his last over. WICKET!! The quicker delivery completely bamboozles Nissanka, who is bowled out for 79.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 140/1 in 14 overs

Six runs! Nissanka is not slowing down at all. He confidently hits a full ball and sends it flying over square leg.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 120/1 in 12 overs

The fielder makes a direct hit at the non-striker's end as the batters try to sneak in a quick couple. The ball races away to the boundary after the impact, earning Nissanka six runs and bringing up his fifty!

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 91/1 in 9 overs

The ball was short and on the body, but it was pulled over square leg for a massive six. Mendis is out. The ball was short again, but this time there wasn't enough timing and Mendis ended up getting caught at the deep.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 65/0 in 7 overs

Nissanka smacks the ball straight down the ground for a boundary! And another one down leg, paddled fine for four more runs.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 49/0 in 5 overs

Four runs! A bit too short, and it's cut through point for a boundary. That's five wides now, putting pressure on Bishnoi. Another four runs! Mendis goes for the googly and sweeps it fine for a boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 25/0 in 3 overs

Four runs! Mendis pulls a short delivery through midwicket for a boundary. And another four runs! Axar delivers a full ball, Nissanka sweeps it for another boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: SL 9/0 in 1 over

Nissanka hits the overpitched ball through cover for a boundary. Another four as he guides the length ball through backward point.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 213/7 in 20 overs

Rinku attempted to hit a length ball down the ground, but ended up hitting the inside edge and knocking the stumps back. 

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 203/6 in 19 overs

Out! The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises the finger. The ball was full and straight, catching Parag off guard as he missed the flick. Another wicket falls! The bowler delivers a full and straight ball once again, leaving Rishabh too late to his lofted shot and the stumps are disturbed.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 181/4 in 17 overs

Four runs! Hardik slightly overpitched and drives the ball down the ground for a boundary. Wicket! The ball was even fuller, ricocheted off the pad, and bowled Hardik out.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 172/3 in 16 overs

Shot by Pant! He smashes the full toss over midwicket for a massive six! And another boundary through point with a cut shot.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 153/3 in 14 overs

The umpire gives an lbw appeal, and India decides to review it. The ball was full and straight, causing Surya to miss the legside flick. Ball tracking shows three reds!

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 122/2 in 11 overs

Four runs! Surya executes a brilliant sweep, avoiding Madushanka at deep field. Another four runs! Another full ball, another sweep to the square leg boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 111/2 in 10 overs

Four runs! Surya greets him with a beautifully lofted shot over extra cover for a boundary. Mendis then decides to bowl off-breaks to Pant.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 98/2 in 8 overs

Surya smashes a trademark flick over fine leg for a massive six! He follows it up with a clever paddle over fine leg for a boundary. Missed opportunity as the fielder at fine leg couldn't hold on to a tough catch, and the ball trickles away for another boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 81/2 in 7 overs

WICKET!! Jaiswal is out, following Gill back to the pavilion. He tried to come forward, but was deceived by the flight of the ball and ended up being run out.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 74/1 in 6 overs

Four runs! Gill smacks a length ball straight over mid off for a boundary. Another four! Gill repeats the shot, this time sending the ball through midwicket for another boundary. And a six! Gill pulls a short delivery through midwicket for a big six. But then, a wicket! Gill tries to hit another big shot, but doesn't quite connect and is caught by mid on.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 51/0 in 4 overs

Four runs! Gill expertly guides a back-of-length delivery through third man for a boundary. Another four runs! Short on the body, Gill effortlessly guides the pull shot through square leg for another boundary. And a six! Jaiswal smashes a short-of-a-length delivery on the stumps over midwicket for a massive six!

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 36/0 in 3 overs

Shot by Jaiswal! He smashes the ball over long off for a massive six! And now he follows it up with a boundary, sweeping the ball through square leg for four.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 22/0 in 2 overs

Four runs! The ball clips the inside edge and races to the boundary for a four off Jaiswal's bat. Another four.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: IND 13/0 in 1 over

Four runs! A short ball on the hips, Jaiswal takes advantage and sends it over short fine leg. He then taps one to mid-on for a single. An over-pitched ball on off, Gill drives it straight to extra cover. Another four runs! A shorter ball outside off, Gill cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: Teams

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: Sri Lanka opt to bowl

Charith Asalanka: We are going to bowl first. It looks like a pretty good pitch and we want to see how it goes. We are going with 6-5 combination. I want to give every player a specific roles and that;s why we are going with 5 bowlers.

Suryakumar Yadav: It looks good and it is fine to bat first. The brand of cricket remains the same. The relationship me and him have had for so many years is special. That is history, we start from scratch and it is a new challenge.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: 

Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara have been sidelined for the series, prompting Sri Lanka to call up Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madhushanka as replacements. Binura Fernando was hospitalized just before the game due to a chest infection, leading to Ramesh Mendis being added to the squad as a reserve player. Additionally, the hosts have opted to bring back the experienced pair of Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Perera, following their impressive showings in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: 

India has decided to rest Jasprit Bumrah and exclude Yuzvendra Chahal from the squad, both of whom were part of the World Cup-winning team. Neither player was included in the recent tour of Zimbabwe with the second-string side. Washington Sundar may be brought in to face Kusal Perera. Sundar has proven to be effective against the aggressive left-handed batsman, dismissing him three times in just 30 balls while maintaining a low run rate.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: Probable XIs

India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh/Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: 

Nearly a month after securing victory in the T20 World Cup and successfully completing a triumphant tour of Zimbabwe, India is set to embark on a new journey under the leadership of a new captain and head coach. The team will kick off their tour with the first T20I match on Saturday.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: Squads

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe

India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to our live blog covering the exciting T20I series between India and Sri Lanka, kicking off in Pallekele. This match marks the beginning of a new era for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup under new leadership. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as these two cricketing powerhouses go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling series.