India vs Sri Lanka: India Wins by 43 Runs
India vs Sri Lanka: India Wins by 43 Runs India showcased a dominant performance in the first T20I match against Sri Lanka, winning by 43 runs. The match, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 27, 2024, was a thrilling encounter with impressive batting and bowling displays from both sides.
India Innings
India set a formidable target, scoring 213 for 7 in their 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a quick 40 runs off 21 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 190.48. His opening partner, Shubman Gill, contributed 34 runs off 16 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six with a strike rate of 212.50.
Suryakumar Yadav, the captain, played a crucial role with a commanding 58 runs off 26 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 223.08. Rishabh Pant added a valuable 49 runs off 33 balls, while Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag contributed 9 and 7 runs, respectively. Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh remained not out, scoring 10 and 1 run, respectively.
The fall of wickets occurred at regular intervals, with the first wicket falling at 74 runs. Matheesha Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, claiming 4 wickets for 40 runs in his 4 overs.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 40 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 190.48 |
| Shubman Gill | 34 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 212.50 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 58 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 223.08 |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | 49 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 148.48 |
| Hardik Pandya | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Riyan Parag | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Rinku Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Axar Patel | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 213 | 20 Ov |
Sri Lanka Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 3 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 15.00 |
| Asitha Fernando | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.80 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 10.00 |
Sri Lanka Innings
Chasing a target of 214, Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum, being bowled out for 170 in 19.2 overs. Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer with 79 runs off 48 balls, hitting 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 164.58. Kusal Mendis contributed 45 runs off 27 balls.
The rest of the Sri Lankan batting lineup faltered under pressure, with only Kusal Perera (20 runs off 14 balls) and Maheesh Theekshana (25 runs off 20 balls) managing double digits.
India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Riyan Parag taking 3 wickets for 5 runs in just 1.2 overs, and Arshdeep Singh claiming 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 3 overs.
Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
| Pathum Nissanka | 79 | 48 | 7 | 4 | 164.58 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 45 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Kusal Perera | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 25 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Asitha Fernando | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 170 | 19.2 Ov |
India Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.70 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.20 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 10.20 |
| Riyan Parag | 1.2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3.80 |
Match Summary
- Match: SL vs IND, 1st T20I, India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024
- Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl
- Result: India won by 43 runs
India’s well-rounded performance in both batting and bowling departments secured them a comfortable victory. The next match in the series promises to be equally exciting as Sri Lanka looks to bounce back.