IND vs SL 1st T20I Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka by 2 runs to go 1-0 up, Shivam Mavi bags 4 wickets on debut

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• 03 Jan 2023, 10:27 PM

  LIVE updates IND vs SL: Axar Patel wins it for India in a nail-biting finish

  Axar Patel was picked by Pandya as a surprise choice to bowl the last over. The spinner was dispatched for a six on the third ball by Karunaratne but then his partner Ranjitha was run out. With 4 runs needed from one ball, Karunaratne was unable to get the ball beyond the rope as India won by 2 runs.

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 10:23 PM

  LIVE updates: Fantastic bowling by Shivam Mavi

  The debutant picks up his fourth wicket as Sri Lanka lose their 8th. The match appears to be going in favour of India.

  Sri Lanka: 134/8 in 18 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 10:08 PM

  LIVE updates Ind vs SL: Dangerman Shanaka departs but India have work to do

  Umran Malik gets Dashun Shanaka, caught by Yuzvendra Chahal for 45. But Sri Lanka need just 32 runs from 18 balls which is achievable. Work cut out for India in a grandstand finish.

  Sri Lanka: 131/7 in 17 overs chasing 163 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 09:54 PM

  LIVE updates | Ind vs SL: Mavi picks his third, Hasaranga gone

  Debutant Shivam Mavi is having a fantastic match. He comes back into the attack and picks up Sri Lanka vice captain Hasaranga on a slower delivery as Pandya takes a fine catch. 

  Sri Lanka: 110/6 in 15 overs chasing 163

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 09:52 PM

  LIVE updates Ind vs SL: India in front seat after Harshal strikes twice

  Harshal picks up Rajapaksa, caught by Pandya. Sri Lanka vice captain Wanindu Hasaranga walks out into the middle to join Dasun Shanaka.

  Sri Lanka: 90/5 in 13 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 09:20 PM

  LIVE updates IND vs SL: Harshal, Umran strike

  India got two quick wickets as Umran Malik and Harshal Patel struck in successive overs to send Asalanka and Mendis back.

  Sri Lanka: 52/4 in 8.4 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 09:10 PM

  LIVE Ind vs SL: 5 runs from Pandya's third over 

  Mendis and Asalanka are trying to steady the innings for Sri Lanka. India skipper Hardik Pandya has been at the economical best, giving just five in this third over. Pandya has bowled three overs for just 12 runs. Umran Malik gives 6 runs in his first over.

  Sri Lanka: 35/2 after 6 overs chasing 166

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 09:01 PM

  LIVE | Ind vs SL: Shivam Mavi gets the second wicket too

  Silva is out! Caught behind by Sanju Samson as debutant Mavi picks up his second.

  Sri Lanka: 24/2 in 4 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:39 PM

  LIVE | IND vs SL: Shivam Mavi gets first wicket for India

  Debutant Mavi clean bowls Nissanka as Sri Lanka lose first wicket

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:35 PM

  LIVE updates | Ind vs SL: Flurry of boundaries by Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel take India to 162

  Deepak Hooda gets one six and one four to finish a good comeback for India. 13 runs from the last over

  India: 162/5 in 20 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:28 PM

  LIVE updates | Ind vs SL: Axar Patel goes big this time, 15 from the over

  After surviving a review, Axar flicks a delivery to the on side for a big six. Hooda and Axar complete 50-run partnership. Important one for India. Hooda at 29, Axar accelerrates to 30.

  India: 149/5 in 19 overs.

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:21 PM

  LIVE updates | IND vs SL: Hooda hits another maximum, 10 runs from the over

  Deepak Hooda is firing all cylinders now. Hits a massive six on the last ball after four from the first five. Three overs left, Hooda is primed for an explosive end.

  India: 128/5 in 17 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:19 PM

  LIVE updates | India vs Sri Lanka: Deepak Hooda goes BIG

  The last pure batsman standing for India, Hooda has the perfect platform to prove his selection. And releases pressure with back-to-back maximum. Great over for India.

  India: 118/5 in 16 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 08:10 PM

  LIVE updates | IND vs SL: Big wicket for Sri Lanka, Indian skipper is OUT

  Hardik Pandya knicks it to the keeper, bringing his 29-run anchoring cameo to end. Axar Patel joins Deepak Hooda in the middle as India cross 100.

  India: 101/5 in 15 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:53 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka T20 updates: Ishan Kishan departs after a good innings, Hooda and Pandya in the middle

  Kishan played the wrong shot and was caught out for 37. Pandya, at 27 not out, takes charge with Hooda in the middle.

  India: 91/4 in 13 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:49 PM

  LIVE Ind vs SL T20I: Good over for India, 11 runs

  Big SIX from Kishan to start the 10th over and followed by a FOUR. Kishan eases the pressure further after Pandya's boundaries. Finishes a good over with a single.

  India: 75/3 in 10 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:45 PM

  LIVE updates Ind vs SL: Skipper Pandya in no-nonsense mood. 11 runs from the over

  9 overs: Hardik Pandya walks ito the middle and gets two quick boundaries to ease some of the pressure. 11 runs in a good 8th over for India after Samson and Suryakumar Yadav departed in quick succession. Kishan is holding the other end.

  India: 64/3 in 9 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:32 PM

  LIVE updates Ind vs SL: Samson plays the wrong shot. PAYS!

  Sanju Samson survived a review scare but not for long. Edges the ball to mid off while trying to sweep it away to the boundary. Departs for 5. 

  India: 47/3 in 7 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:26 PM

  LIVE updates | India vs Sri Lanka T20 match: SKY hits and misses. Sri Lanka in driving seat now

  Suryakumar Yadav goes for his trademark flick on Karunaratne's first ball and edges it. The ball hangs in the air as goes straight to the field who hardly needed to move. The big batsman for India is gone. Samson joins Kishan who has been a spectator at the other end.

  India: 38/2 in 5.1 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:19 PM

  LIVE Updates Ind vs SL: Five runs off the over for India

  Suryakumar Yadav gets a four as he steadies India's innings alongside Ishan Kishan after the departure of debutant opener Shubman Gill for 7.

  India 34/1 in 4 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:17 PM

  SL vs IND live: Man of the moment ARRIVES!

  It is Suryakumar Yadav in the middle. India's main player for over a year. Gets off the mark straight away. Excellent over by Theekshana. Sri Lanka needed that one.

  India 29/1 in 3 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:14 PM

  LIVE | Ind vs SL: Gill caught lbw by Theekshana, takes review but decision stays

  Debutant Shubman Gill was caught in front of the wicket by the Sri Lanka spinner. He takes a review but the umpire's decision stays. Gill departs for 7 on debut.

  India: 27/1 in 2.3 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 07:08 PM

  LIVE | IND vs SL T20: 9 runs from the second over

  2.0 overs: Gill scores his first international runs and runs five with his opening partner Ishan Kishan. Nine runs from a good over for India.

  India: 26/0 in 2 overs

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 06:51 PM

  Match begins: Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan open for India

  Huge first over for India as Ishan Kishan explodes. Scores 16.

  India: 17/0 in 1 over

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 06:46 PM

  Two debutants for India

  Huge day for 24-year-old all-rounder Shivam Mavi and 23-year-old opener Shubman Gill as they get their first caps. Gill will be straight into action as he soon opens the innings alongside Ishan Kishan. A new fiery opening partnership giving its first glimpse?

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 06:44 PM

  LIVE UPDATES | IND vs SL: Dasun Shanaka wins the toss!

  Sri Lanka skipper calls it correctly and wins the toss. He opts to bowl and puts Hardik Pandya & Co. in to bat first. First ball at 7 pm. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:57 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Shubman Gill or Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hardik's dilemma

  Hardik Pandya would have to pick one opening choice between Ruturaj Gaikwad, or Shubman Gill, the latter has done well in recent ODIs, but is yet to make his T20I debut. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:46 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Both captains to be out for toss in a while

  Hardik Pandya and Dasun Shanaka all set to come out for toss in less than an hour, expect a fiesty between the two sides as India and Sri Lanka begin their road to the ODI World Cup 2023. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:31 PM

  LIVE | IND vs SL 1st T20I: India's immaculate record against Sri Lanka

  Team India have a decent record against Sri Lanka having never lost a home T20I series against their neighbours. Hardik Pandya would love for that run to continue on Tuesday, January 3 as well. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:20 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka: All eyes on Suryakumar Yadav

  Returning to international cricket after being rested for the Bangladesh tour, Suryakumar Yadav would be raring to go as he will try to continue his rich momentum into the new year as well. SKY is sitting atop the ICC T20I rankings for batsmen since midway through the T20 World Cup 2022. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:11 PM

  LIVE| IND vs SL 1st T20I: Dream11 Fantasy tips

  Not sure which players to pick in your fantasy 11? Confused between Sanju Samson or Deepak Hooda? Worry, here's our ultimate IND vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 guide for the fans to select their playing XIs before the all-important toss. 

   

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 05:06 PM

  India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I LIVE updates: Shivam Mavi's dream

  Shivam Mavi won the U-19 World Cup in India colours, and he could be in line to make his senior debut soon, having been called up to the national side. Hear it out from the youngster about how it feels being part of the Indian camp. 

  Wankhede memories, reuniting with U19 teammates and the emotions of training in India colours
  
  In conversation with #TeamIndia speedster @ShivamMavi23 - By @ameyatilak
  
  Full Interview #INDvSL https://t.co/fD8hPoHUx6 pic.twitter.com/NkPfL3NQ0P

  — BCCI (@BCCI) January 3, 2023

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 04:56 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka Predicted playing XIs: India's probable playing 11

  With Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul unavailable, Shubman Gill could be in line to make his debut, and partner Ishan Kishan as the opener. Hardik faces a selection dilemma between Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda. Here's how Team India could line up today:

  India: Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 04:52 PM

  LIVE | IND vs SL 1st T20I: Hardik Pandya's captaincy

  Pandya has led India well in Rohit Sharma's absence, and tonight could be another chance for the Indian all-rounder to all but show the world that he is the right man going forward particularly in white-ball formats. 

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 04:51 PM

  LIVE | India vs Sri Lanka: Road to ODI World Cup 2023

  Hardik Pandya-led team India will lock horns with Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka as the two Asian Giants get ready for the massive challenge of ODI World Cup 2023 later this year. It will be all about preparing for the big stage.

   

  
• 03 Jan 2023, 04:51 PM

  Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Follow this as we take you through the live action which starts at 7:00 PM.