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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: Bhuvneshwar Kumar four-for secures India's 38-run win over Sri Lanka

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 25, 2021, 23:43:51 IST

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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: Bhuvneshwar Kumar four-for secures India's 38-run win over Sri Lanka

India defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for India with 50 off 34 balls while skipper Shikhar Dhawan made 46 off 36 as India got to 164 for five. In response, Sri Lanka were all out for 126 in 18.3 overs. Charith Asalanka (44) was the top-scorer for the hosts. For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets and Deepak Chahar picked up a couple. Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live cricket score updates, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of the first T20I match between Sri Lanka and India.

21:01 (IST) Jul 25

100 up for India in 11.5 overs!

Shikhar Dhawan 40* | Suryakumar 30*

20:59 (IST) Jul 25

Dananjaya to Dhawan | SIX!

Shikhar Dhawan dances down the track against Akila Dananjaya and slog sweeps him over the deep mid-wicket fence. A cracking shot from the skipper. That went long into the empty stands-- 84 metres. IND 94/2 after 11.2 overs.

20:57 (IST) Jul 25

India 87/2 after 11 overs | Run rate - 7.91

20:54 (IST) Jul 25

Karunaratne to Surya | FOUR!

A slower bumper from Chamika Karunaratne and Suryakumar comfortably scoops the ball to the fine-leg fence. Surya read the length and the pace of the ball early and shuffles across beautifully and places the ball in the gap with precision. IND 83/2 after 10.2 overs.

20:52 (IST) Jul 25

At halfway mark | India 78/2

Shikhar Dhawan 27* | Suryakumar Yadav 22* | Run rate - 7.8

20:49 (IST) Jul 25

Udana to Suryakumar | FOUR!

A full toss from Isuru Udana and Suryakumar Yadav blasts it through extra covers and collects another boundary. Surya looking in sublime touch! Middling everything at the moment.

20:46 (IST) Jul 25

Hasaranga to Suryakumar | FOUR!

This time Suryakumar goes through the off side behind point. Cuts the ball and places it to perfection. Right between the backward point and short third-man fielder. IND 69/2 after 8.5 overs.

20:45 (IST) Jul 25

Hasaranga to Surya | FOUR!

Whipped in style! A trademark Suryakumar Yadav shot. Gets to the pitch of the ball from Wanindu Hasaranga and flicks it away over the mid-wicket fielder to pick up his first boundary. IND 63/2 after 8.1 overs.

20:43 (IST) Jul 25

India 59/2 after 8 overs

A good start from skipper Dasun Shanaka as well from the other end. Just four singles from his first over. Sri Lanka bowlers looking to build pressure on Suryakumar Yadav and Shikhar Dhawan.

20:40 (IST) Jul 25

India 55/2 after 7 overs

A terrific first over from Wanindu Hasaranga comes to an end. Just four runs and a crucial wicket of Sanju Samson in it for him. Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka now comes into the attack.

20:36 (IST) Jul 25

Hasaranga to Samson | OUT!

Wanindu Hasaranga strikes first-ball of his spell. Traps Sanju Samson right in front of the stumps. Samson misses a straight delivery from Hasaranga. He walks back for 27. IND 51/2 after 6.1 overs.

20:34 (IST) Jul 25

50 up for India in Powerplay!!!

Sanju Samson collects 16 runs in the over from Akila Dananjaya including a six and a four. Samson has raced to 27 off just 19 balls. Shikhar Dhawan batting alongside him on 22* (16). IND 51/1 after 6 overs.

20:31 (IST) Jul 25

Dananjaya to Samson | SIX!!!

That was MONSTROUS!!! Sanju Samson advances down the track against Akila Dananjaya and the ball came right off the middle of his bat. That shot went down straight as an arrow. The ball crashes into the sight screen!!! First six of the match comes from the bat of Samson.

20:29 (IST) Jul 25

India 35/1 after 5 overs

A decent first over from Isuru Udana. Just 5 runs from it. Akila Dananjaya comes in to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.

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20:20 (IST) Jul 25

Dhawan takes on Dananjaya!

A couple of boundaries on the on-side for Shikhar Dhawan off Akila Dananjaya. Takes him on straightaway! Both the deliveries were on the pads from Dananjaya and Dhawan swept them in style to the fence. IND 28/1 after 3.4 overs,

20:16 (IST) Jul 25

Chameera to Samson | FOUR!

Sanju Samson gets going from the other end as well. Short and outside off from Dushmantha Chameera and Samson slaps the ball over point to collect his first boundary. IND 16/1 after 2.1 overs.

20:13 (IST) Jul 25

A boundary from Dhawan to end the second over!

FOUR! Shikhar Dhawan advances down the track against Chamika Karunaratne and blasts the ball through covers to end the over with a boundary. IND 12/1 after 2 overs

20:08 (IST) Jul 25

India 4/1 after 1 over

A sensational first over from Dushmantha Chameera comes to an end. Wicket on the first ball for him and four runs in the over from him. Chamika Karunaratne to share the new ball with him from the other end. Sanju Samson has come in at no.3 for India.

20:03 (IST) Jul 25

Shaw departs first-ball!

OUT! A dazzling start from Dushmantha Chameera. Wicket first-ball for him as debutant Prithvi Shaw is stunned by the pace and away movement on the ball! Outside edge and wicketkeeper Minod Bhanuka completes an easy catch. Shaw falls for a first-ball duck on debut. IND 0/1 after 0.1 overs.

20:03 (IST) Jul 25

Shaw, Dhawan open India innings!

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan and debutant Prithvi Shaw are in the middle to start the India innings. Dushmantha Chameera has the new ball in hand for Sri Lanka. A slip in place for him. Here we go!

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights: Bhuvneshwar Kumar four-for secures India's 38-run win over Sri Lanka

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