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
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I cricket score updates: Hardik Pandya-led Team India take on Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka, check ball-by-ball updates
Team India are set to begin their road to the ODI World Cup 2023, as they begin their new year with a Sri Lankan challenge. Dasun Shanaka's men will be touring the subcontinent for a three-match T20I series, followed by three-match ODI series.
The first T20I will be played in Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, and fans can expect a packed arena today since it will be the first time Team India are in action in the year 2023.
The Men in Blue will be led by Hardik Pandya, and there could be some new faces as well, with the likes of Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar added to the roster as senior players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul have been rested, while Rohit Sharma continues to recover from the thumb injury he suffered in the second ODI against Bangladesh.
The home side won their previous assignment, the Test series against Bangladesh, while the Sri Lankan players haven't played together for a while as the Lanka Premier League took place in December.
It's going to be an interesting battle between both sides, however, one can expect the Indian team to come out on top since they have not lost a home T20I series against Sri Lanka. That being said, the Lankan Lions did lift the Asia Cup 2022, and they will also be looking to find their groove ahead of the World Cup later this year.
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In the absence of Rohit and Rahul, a new Indian opening pair will be seen, whereas there's a tough fight for places among Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda and Rahul Tripathi, so it remains to be seen who gets the nod.
As far as the bowlers are concerned, Umran Malik will be helped by the well-rested and returning Arshdeep Singh, and there's the experience of Harshal Patel as well.
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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I cricket score updates: Hardik Pandya-led Team India take on Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka, check ball-by-ball updates
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LIVE | IND vs SL: Shivam Mavi gets first wicket for India
Debutant Mavi clean bowls Nissanka as Sri Lanka lose first wicket
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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