Sri Lanka beat Virat-led India

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Sri Lanka made seven changes to the eleven that (Mahe)last played the Indians – Tillakaratne Dilshan, Jayawardene, the Lahirus (Thirimanne and Gamage), Seekkuge Prasanna, Ajantha Mendis and Shaminda Eranga made way for Danushka Gunathilaka, the Kusals [Mendis (the player of the match) and Perera], Asela Gunaratne, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Pradeep.

On winning the toss, Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s skipper, inserted the Indians.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 48, without the loss of a wicket.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 170, for the loss of three wickets.

India’s openers put on 50 off 10.2 overs (62 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded an extra at that point. While Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to it was 28.

Seventeen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 86 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Sharma was batting on 41, Dhawan was batting on 38.

India’s openers put on 100 off 19.2 overs (116 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Sri Lanka no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Sharma’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 58 balls.

While Sharma’s contribution to the century partnership was 51, Dhawan’s contribution to it was 42.

Dhawan’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 69 balls.

Sharma, whose 79-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to three sixes, eventually scored 78. A hundred and forty-nine balls into the match, he was caught by Thisara Perera. Malinga broke the 138-run partnership.

Virat Kohli, India’s skipper, faced five balls, failing to open his account. Half-a-dozen balls (Dickwel)later, he was caught by Niroshan. Pradeep broke the one-run stand.

India scored 150 off 27.1 overs (163 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded nine extras at that point.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 178 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Dhawan was batting on 84, Yuvraj Singh was in seventh heaven.

Yuvraj, who faced 18 balls, failed to add to the aforementioned score. Forty-six balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Gunaratne broke the 40-run stand.

Two hundred and three balls into the match, Sri Lanka sought a bowling review. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the batsman. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough.

India scored 200 off 38 overs (228 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded nine extras at that point.

Dhawan’s ton – which included 13 boundaries – came off 112 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Dhoni’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 250 off 42.4 overs (256 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Dhoni’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 46 balls.

Dhawan, whose 128-ball innings included 15 boundaries and a six, eventually scored 125. Sixty-four balls after Yuvraj’s dismissal, he was caught by Kusal Mendis. Malinga broke the 82-run partnership.

Hardik Pandya, whose five-ball innings included a six, scored nine. Nine balls later, he was caught by Kusal Perera. Lakmal broke the 17-run stand.

India scored 300 off 48.2 overs (290 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 14 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Dhoni, whose 52-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 63. Twenty-two balls after Pandya’s dismissal, he was caught by Dinesh Chandimal. Thisara Perera broke the 29-run stand.

Kedar Jadhav, whose 13-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 25. He was unbeaten, as was Ravindra Jadeja, who didn’t face a ball.

India scored 321 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 50 overs.

Gunathilaka, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 41.

Gunaratne, who bowled three overs, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he picked up a wicket.

Thisara, who bowled nine overs, conceded 54. He picked up a wicket.

Pradeep and Lakmal bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 73, the latter, whose spell including a maiden, conceded 72.

Malinga, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 70. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 44, for the loss of a wicket.

Dickwella, who faced 18 balls, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 28 balls into the chase, he was caught by Jadeja. Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke the 11-run stand.

The second Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 203, for the loss of a couple of wickets.

Sri Lanka scored 50 off 10.3 overs (63 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 48 balls. While Gunathilaka’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Kusal Mendis’ contribution to it was 23. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Eighteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. Sri Lanka had scored 90 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gunathilaka was batting on 46, Kusal Mendis was batting on 29.

Gunathilaka’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 47 balls.

Sri Lanka scored 100 off 19.2 overs (116 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 95 balls. While Gunathilaka’s contribution to the partnership was 53, Kusal Mendis’ contribution to it was 40. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Kusal Mendis’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 65 balls.

Sri Lanka scored 150 off 25.4 overs (155 balls). India had conceded 13 extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 150 off 134 balls. While Gunathilaka’s contribution to the partnership was 70, Kusal Mendis’ contribution to it was 68. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a dozen.

The second-wicket pair eventually put on 159. Gunathilaka, whose 72-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 76. A hundred and thirty-nine balls after Dickwella’s dismissal, Umesh Yadav and Dhoni ran him out.

The third-wicket pair put on 26. Kusal Mendis, whose 93-ball innings included 11 boundaries and a six, eventually scored 89. Twenty-nine balls later, Kumar ran him out.

Sri Lanka scored 200 off 33.4 overs (203 balls). India had conceded 16 extras at that point.

Thirty-five overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. Sri Lanka had scored 206 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Kusal Perera was batting on 16, Mathews was batting on a couple.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Kusal Perera’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Mathews’ contribution to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The third Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 75, without the loss of a wicket.

Sri Lanka scored 250 off 40.3 overs (244 balls). India had conceded 16 extras at that point.

Forty-three overs into the chase, Kusal Perera – who was batting on 47 off 44 balls, which included five boundaries – retired hurt. Sri Lanka had scored 271 for the loss of three wickets at that point.

Sri Lanka scored 300 off 45.5 overs (276 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Mathews’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 44 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 45 balls, and was unbeaten.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 33 balls. While Mathews’ contribution to the partnership was 16, Gunaratne’s contribution to it was 34. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Gunaratne, whose 21-ball innings included two boundaries and as many sixes, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. He was unbeaten.

Sri Lanka, who scored 322 for the loss of three wickets off 48.4 overs, won by seven wickets with eight balls to spare.

Jadhav and Kohli bowled three wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 18, the latter conceded 17.

Jadeja, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs. He conceded 52.

Pandya bowled seven wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 51.

Yadav, who bowled 9.4 wicketless overs, conceded 67.

Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 52.

Kumar, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 54. He picked up a wicket.