Rohit-led India (Ki)win yet again

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – the Mohammeds (Shami and Siraj) made way for Yuzvendra Chahal and Umran Malik.

New Zealand made one changes to their playing eleven – Henry Shipley made way for Jacob Duffy.

On winning the toss, Tom Latham, New Zealand’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 82, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 7.3 overs (45 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While the contribution of Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, to the partnership was 21, the contribution of Shubman Gill, the player of the series, to it was 27.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 216, and lost five wickets.

Gill’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 33 balls.

India’s openers put on 100 off 12.4 overs (76 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 44, Gill’s contribution to it was 54.

Rohit’s half-century – which included four boundaries and as many sixes – came off 41 balls.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 147 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit was batting on 77, Gill had scored 67.

India’s openers put on 150 off 17.5 overs (107 balls). New Zealand had conceded four extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 78, Gill’s contribution to it was 68.

India’s openers put on 200 off 24.1 overs (145 balls). New Zealand had conceded eight extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 95, Gill’s contribution to it was 98.

Rohit’s ton – which included nine boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 83 balls.

He eventually scored 101 off 85 balls. A hundred and fifty-seven balls into the match, Michael Bracewell broke the 230-run partnership.

Gill’s half-century – which included 13 boundaries and four sixes – came off 72 balls.

He eventually scored 112 off 78 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to five sixes. Eleven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Devon Conway. Blair Tickner broke the 18-run stand.

India scored 250 off 32 overs (192 balls). New Zealand had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Thirty-four overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 267 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 27, Ishan Kishan had scored 17.

The third-wicket pair put on 38. Kishan, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary and a six, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Thirty-nine balls after Gill’s dismissal, Henry Nicholls ran him out.

Kohli, whose 27-ball (F)innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 36. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Allen. Duffy broke the 16-run stand.

Suryakumar Yadav, whose nine-ball innings included a couple of sixes, scored 14. Fourteen balls later, he was caught by Conway. Duffy broke the nine-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 97, and lost four wickets.

India scored 300 off 40.3 overs (243 balls). New Zealand had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Washington Sundar, whose 14-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. Twenty-two balls after Suryakumar’s dismissal, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Tickner broke the 20-run stand.

India scored 350 off 46.5 overs (281 balls). New Zealand had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 33 balls. While Hardik Pandya’s contribution to the partnership was 28, the contribution of Shardul Thakur, the player of the match, to it was 25. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Thakur, whose 17-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Thirty-four balls after Sundar’s dismissal, he was caught by Latham. Tickner broke the 54-run partnership.

Hardik’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and three sixes – came off 36 balls.

He eventually scored 54 off 38 balls, which included three boundaries and as many sixes. Four balls after Thakur’s dismissal, he was caught by Conway. Duffy broke the 12-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair put on half-a-dozen. Kuldeep Yadav, who faced three balls, scored as many, Eight balls later, Latham and Ferguson ran him out.

Malik, who faced five balls, scored a couple. He was unbeaten.

New Zealand eventually conceded a dozen extras. India scored 385 for the loss of nine wickets off 50 overs.

Mitchell, who bowled four overs, conceded 41. He was wicketless, as were Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson, who bowled 10 wicketless overs apiece. While the former concreded 58, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 53.

Bracewell, who bowled half-a-dozen balls, conceded 51. He picked up a scalp.

Duffy and Tickner bowled 1o overs each, picking up three scalps apiece. While the former conceded 100, the latter conceded 76.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 73, and lost a wicket.

New Zealand’s openers didn’t get off the mark. Allen, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t open his account. A couple of balls into the chase. He was dismissed by Hardik.

New Zealand scored 50 off 7.1 overs (43 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 41 balls. While Conway’s contribution to the partnership was 18, Nicholls’ contribution to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 207, and lost eight wickets.

Conway’s half-century – which included four boundaries and three sixes – came off 41 balls.

New Zealand scored 100 off 14.1 overs (85 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 83 balls. While Conway’s contribution to the partnership was 53, Nicholls’ contribution to it was 42. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Eighty-nine balls (14.5 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. Nicholls, the batsman, scored 42 off 40 balls, which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes. It was struck down by umpire Nitin Menon. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the 106-run partnership.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 119 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Conway was batting on 62, Mitchell was in seventh heaven.

New Zealand scored 150 off 21.3 overs (129 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Conway’s contribution to the partnership was 29, Mitchell’s contribution to it was 21. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Conway’s ton – which included seven boundaries and as many sixes – came off 71 balls.

A hundred and fifty-one balls (25.1 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. Mitchell, the batsman, eventually scored 24 off 30 balls, which included a couple of boundaries. It was upheld by umpire J Madanagopal. He was caught by Kishan. Thakur, who broke the 78-run partnership.

The fourth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Latham, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Hardik off the bowling of Thakur.

New Zealand scored 200 off 27.2 overs (164 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Glenn Phillips had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 14 balls after Latham’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Thakur broke the 16-run stand.

Thirty-one overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 228 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Conway was batting on 137, Bracewell had scored eight.

Conway, whose 100-ball innings included a dozen boundaries and eight sixes, scored 138. Twenty-four balls after Phillips’ dismissal, he was caught by Rohit. Malik broke the 30-run stand.

New Zealand scored 250 off 34.1 overs (205 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Bracewell, whose 22-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 26. Twenty-seven balls after Conway’s dismissal, he was stumped by Kishan. Kuldeep broke the 39-run stand.

Ferguson, who faced a dozen balls, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 16 balls later, he was caught by Rohit. Kuldeep broke the 10-run stand.

Two hundred and thirty-eight balls (39.4 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. Duffy, the batsman, faced a couple of balls, failing to get off the mark. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Madanagopal. He was trapped leg before wicket by Chahal, who broke the one-run partnership.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 15, and lost a wicket.

Santner, whose 29-ball innings included three boundaries and a couple of sixes, scored 34. Ten balls after Duffy’s dismissal, he was caught by Kohli. Chahal broke the 15-run stand.

Blair Tickner, who faced two balls, didn’t open his account. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 19 extras. New Zealand, who were dismissed for 295 off 41.2 overs, lost by 90 runs.

Sundar, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 49.

Hardik, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 37. He picked up a wicket, as did Malik, who bowled seven overs, conceding 52.

Chahal, who bowled 7.2 overs, conceded 43. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Thakur, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 45. He picked up three scalps, as did Kuldeep, who bowled nine overs, conceding 62.

India won the three-match series 3-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharma-led India beat the Kiwis

Neither India nor New Zealand made no changes to their playing eleven.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 15, and lost four wickets.

New Zealand’s openers failed to get off the mark. Finn Allen, who faced five balls, did not open his account. Five balls into the match, he was dismissed by Mohammed Shami, the player of the match.

Henry Nicholls, who faced 20 balls, scored a couple. Forty-eight balls later, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Mohammed Siraj broke the eight-run stand.

Daryl Mitchell, who faced three balls, scored a run. Four balls later, he was caught by Shami, who broke the one-run stand.

Although his 16-ball innings included a boundary, Devon Conway had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 21 balls later, he was caught by Hardik Pandya, who broke the six-run stand.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 93, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

The fifth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Tom Latham, New Zealand’s skipper, faced 17 balls, scoring just a run. Five balls after Conway’s dismissal, he was caught by Gill off the bowling of Shardul Thakur.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 28 for the loss of five wickets at that point. While Glenn Phillips had scored eight, Michael Bracewell had scored four.

New Zealand scored 50 off 18.1 overs (109 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Bracewell, whose 30-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 22. Forty-eight balls after Latham’s dismissal, he was caught by Ishan Kishan. Shami broke the 41-run stand.

New Zealand scored 100 off 29.2 overs (176 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Mitchell Santner, whose 39-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 27. Seventy balls after Bracewell’s dismissal, Hardik broke the 47-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Phillips had scored 36.

The eighth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Phillips didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His 52-ball innings included five boundaries. Half-a-dozen balls after Santner’s dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar Yadav off the bowling of Washington Sundar.

Henry Shipley, who faced nine balls, scored just a couple. He was unbeaten.

Lockie Ferguson, who faced nine balls, scored just a run. A dozen balls after Phillips’ dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar Yadav. Sundar broke the two-run stand.

Two hundred and seven balls (34.3 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. Blair Tickner, the batsman, had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just a couple. It was struck down by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the three-run stand.

New Zealand were bundled out for 108.

Thakur and Siraj bowled half-a-dozen overs, including a maiden, each. While the former conceded 26, the latter conceded 10. They conceded a wicket apiece, as did Kuldeep, who bowled 7.3 overs, conceding 29.

Sundar bowled three overs, including a maiden. He had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he picked up a couple of wickets, as did Hardik, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 16.

Shami bowled half-a-dozen overs, including a maiden. He conceded 18, picking up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 52, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 9.4 overs (58 balls). New Zealand hadn’t conceded any extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 37, Gill’s contribution to it was 14.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored.

Seventy-five balls (12.3 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a bowling review. Gill was the batsman. It was struck down by Ananthapadmanabhan.

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

He eventually scored 51 off 50 balls. Eighty-six balls into the chase, he was trapped leg before wicket by Shipley, who broke the 72-run partnership.

Virat Kohli, whose nine-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 11. Twenty-three balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was stumped by Latham. Santner broke the 26-run stand.

India scored 100 off 18.3 overs (111 balls). New Zealand had conceded an extra at that point. That was, incidentally, the only extra they eventually conceded.

Gill, whose 53-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 40. He was unbeaten, as was Kishan, who faced nine balls, scoring eight. His runs came by way of boundaries.

India, who scored 111 for the loss of a couple of wickets off 20.1 overs, won by eight wickets with 179 balls to spare.

Bracewell, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded 13.

Tickner, who bowled four wicketless overs, conceded 19.

Ferguson, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 21.

Santner, who bowled 4.1 overs, conceded 28. He picked up a scalp, as did Shipley, who bowled five overs, conceding 29.

India led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a match to spare.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

 

Rohit-led India beat NZ narrowly

India made three changes to their playing (Pat)eleven – Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, and Axar made way for Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Shardul Thakur.

New Zealand made four changes to the (Micha)eleven that last played the Indians – Kane Williamson, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, and Tim Southee made way for the Henrys (Nicholls and Shipley), Bracewell, and Blair Tickner.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 52, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 8.4 overs (52 balls). New Zealand had conceded four extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 26, the contribution of Shubman Gill, the player of the match, to it was 21.

Rohit, whose 38-ball innings incuded four boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 34. Seventy-three balls into the match, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Tickner broke the 60-run partnership.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 199, and lost five wickets.

Virat Kohli, whose 10-ball innings included a boundary, scored four, scored eight. Nineteen balls after Rohit’s dismissal, Mitchell Santner broke the 28-run stand.

India scored 100 off 18.5 overs (113 balls). New Zealand had conceded five extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included nine boundaries and a six – came off 52 balls.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 95 and lost a couple of wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 44, Kishan had scored four.

Kishan, who faced 14 balls, eventually scored just five. Twenty-six balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Tom Latham, New Zealand’s skipper. Lockie Ferguson broke the 22-run stand.

India scored 150 off 24.3 overs (147 balls). New Zealand had conceded five extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 38 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Suryakumar Yadav’s contribution to it was 22. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Suryakumar, whose 26-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 31. Fifty-three balls after Kishan’s dismissal, he was caught by Santner. Mitchell broke the 65-run partnership.

Gill’s ton – which included 14 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 87 balls.  

India scored 200 off 32.4 overs (196 balls). New Zealand had conceded eight extras at that point.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 203 and lost four wickets at that point. While Gill was batting on 110, Hardik was in seventh heaven.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Hardik’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Hardik, whose 38-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 28. Sixty-seven balls after Suryakumar’s dismissal, Mitchell broke the 74-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 39.5 overs (239 balls). New Zealand had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 98, and lost three wickets.

Gill scored 150 off 122 balls, which included 19 boundaries and three sixes.

Forty-five overs (Nit)into the match, India sought a batting review. Sundar, the batsman, faced 14 balls, scoring a dozen. It was struck down by umpire Menon. He was trapped leg before wicket by Shipley, who broke the 43-run stand.

Two hundred and seventy-three balls into the match, India were a run short.

India scored 300 off 46.1 overs (277 balls). New Zealand had conceded a dozen extras at that point.   

The seventh-wicket pair put on 10. Thakur, who faced three balls, scored as many. Nine balls later, Santner and Latham ran him out.

Gill’s double-century – which included 19 boundaries and eight sixes – came off 145 balls.

He eventually scored 208 off 149 balls, which included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to nine sixes. Sixteen balls after Thakur’s dismissal, he was caught by Glenn Phillips. Shipley broke the 43-run stand.

Kuldeep Yadav, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored five. He was unbeaten, as was Mohammed Shami, who faced a couple of balls, scoring as many.   

New Zealand eventually conceded 13 extras. India scored 349 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Bracewell, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 43.

Ferguson, Tickner and Santner bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. They conceded 77, 68, and 56, respectively.

Mitchell, who bowled five overs, conceded 30. He picked up two scalps, as did Shipley, who bowled nine overs, conceding 74.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 205, and lost five wickets.

Devon Conway, whose 16-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 10. Thirty-four balls into the chase, he was caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Mohammed Siraj broke the 28-run stand.

New Zealand scored 50 off 10.4 overs (64 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Allen, whose 39-ball (F)innings included seven boundaries and a six, scored 40. Forty-three balls after Conway’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Shahbaz Ahmed. Thakur broke the 42-run stand.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 74 and lost a couple of wickets at that point. While Nicholls was batting on 14, Mitchell had scored four.

Nicholls, whose 31-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 18. Sixteen balls after Allen’s dismissal, Kuldeep broke the eight-run stand.

A hundred and six balls (17.4 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. Mitchell, the batsman, faced a dozen balls, scoring nine. It was struck down by umpire Anil Chaudhary. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the 11-run stand.

New Zealand scored 100 off 21.4 overs (130 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Phillips, whose 20-ball innings included a six, scored 11. Forty-one balls after Mitchell’s dismissal, Shami broke the 21-run stand.

Latham, whose 46-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 24. Twenty-five balls later, he was caught by Sundar. Siraj broke the 21-run stand.

Thirty-one overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 141 and lost half-a-dozen wickets at that point. While Bracewell was batting on 19, Santner had scored three.

New Zealand scored 150 off 32 overs (192 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 37 balls. While Bracewell’s contribution to the partnership was 24, Santner’s contribution to it was 27. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Bracewell’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 31 balls.

New Zealand scored 200 off 36.3 overs (219 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 100 off 62 balls. While Bracewell’s contribution to the partnership was 62, Santner’s contribution to it was 32. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored.

New Zealand scored 250 off 40.3 overs (243 balls). India had conceded 13 extras at that point.

Bracewell’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 57 balls.

Santner’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 38 balls.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 150 off 90 balls. While Bracewell’s contribution to the partnership was 94, Santner’s contribution to it was 51. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Santner eventually scored 57 off 45 balls. A hundred and two balls after Latham’s dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar. Siraj broke the 162-run partnership.

Shipley, who faced a ball, didn’t get off the mark. The next ball, Siraj broke the one-run stand.

Although his innings included a boundary, Ferguson had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored eight. Sixteen balls later, he was caught by Gill, Hardik broke the 34-run stand.

New Zealand scored 300 off 46.1 overs (277 balls). India had conceded 17 extras at that point.

Two hundred and ninety-six balls (49.2 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. Bracewell, the batsman, scored 140 off 78 balls, which included a dozen boundaries and 10 sixes. He was trapped leg before wicket by Thakur, who broke the nine-run stand.

Tickner, who faced a ball, scored a run. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 19 extras. New Zealand, who were dismissed for 337, lost by a dozen runs.

Sundar, who bowled seven wicketless overs, conceded 50.

Hardik, who bowled seven overs, conceded 70. He picked up a wicket, as did Shami, who bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 69.

Thakur, who bowled 7.2 overs, conceded 54. He picked up two wickets, as did Kuldeep, who bowled eight overs, including a maiden. He conceded 43.

Siraj bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 46, picking up four scalps.

India led the three-match series 1-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India trounce Sri Lanka

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik made way for Suryakumar Yadav and Washington Sundar.

Sri Lanka made a couple of changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage made way for Ashen Bandara and Jeffrey Vandersay.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 75, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off eight overs (48 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded four extras at that point. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 17, Shubman Gill’s contribution to it was 30.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 199, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit, whose 49-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 42. Ninety-two balls into the match, he was caught by Avishka Fernando. Chamika Karunaratne broke the 95-run partnership.

India scored 100 off 15.5 overs (95 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded eight extras at that point.

Seventeen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 111 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 46, Virat Kohli, the player of the match and the player of the series, was batting on 15.

Gill’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 52 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Kohli’s contribution to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 150 off 23.1 overs (139 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 10 extras at that point.

A hundred and forty-two balls (Nit)into the match, Sri Lanka sought a bowling review. Gill was the batsman. It was struck down by umpire Menon.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 90 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 53, Kohli’s contribution to it was 45. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

India scored 200 off 30.4 overs (184 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 48 balls.

Gill’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 89 balls.

Thirty-three overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 224 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 115, Kohli was batting on 57.

Gill, whose 97-ball innings included 14 boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 116. A hundred and ten balls after Rohit’s dismissal, Kasun Rajitha broke the 131-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 37 overs (222 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 10 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 116, and lost three wickets.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 39 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 23. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 300 off 42.5 overs (257 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 11 extras at that point.

It was at that point that the match was delayed, owing to injuries to Vandersay and Bandara, who collided at the square-leg boundary.

Kohli’s ton – which included 10 boundaries and a six – came off 85 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 65 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 62, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 37. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Shreyas, whose 32-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, eventually scored 38. Seventy-one balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Dhananjaya. Lahiru Kumara broke the 108-run partnership.

India scored 350 off 46.3 overs (279 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Kohli scored 150 off 106 balls, which included a dozen boundaries and seven sixes.

Although his six-ball innings included a boundary, Lokesh Rahul had no reason to be in seventh heaven – 14 balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Wellalage. Kumara broke the 30-run stand.

Suryakumar, who faced four balls, scored as many. Five balls later, he was caught by Avishka. Rajitha broke the six-run stand.

Kohli eventually scored 166 off 110 balls, which included 13 boundaries and eight sixes. He was unbeaten, as was Axar Patel, who faced a couple of balls, scoring as many.

Sri Lanka eventually conceded 15 extras. India scored 390 for the loss of five wickets off 50 overs.

Nuwanidu bowled (Fernan)do wicketless overs, conceding 22.

Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s skipper, bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 19.

Vandersay bowled seven wicketless overs, conceding 59.

Wanindu Hasaranga bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 54.

Karunaratne bowled eight overs, conceding 58. He picked up a wicket.

Kumara and Rajitha bowled 10 overs, including a maiden, each, picking up two scalps apiece. While the former conceded 87, the latter conceded 81.

At the start of the chase, Wellalage replaced Vandersay as a concussion substitute.

The first Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 39, and lost five wickets.

Avishka, who faced four balls, scored a run. Eleven balls into the chase, he was caught by Gill. Needless to say, Mohammed Siraj was in seventh heaven.

Kusal Mendis, who had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Thirteen balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Siraj broke the 15-run stand.

Charith Asalanka, who faced four balls, scored a run. Fifteen balls later, he was caught by Axar. Mohammed Shami broke the nine-run stand.

Nuwanidu, whose 27-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 19. Half-a-dozen balls later, Siraj broke the four-run stand.

Hasaranga had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just a run. Twelve balls later, Siraj broke the two-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 34, and lost four wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on a couple. Karunaratne, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored a run. Thirteen balls later, Siraj ran him out.

Sri Lanka scored 50 off 14.2 overs (86 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point.

Shanaka, whose 26-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 11. Twenty balls later, Kuldeep Yadav broke the 11-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Wellalage had scored three.

He eventually faced 13 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. Four balls after Shanaka’s dismissal, he was caught by Suryakumar. Shami broke the one-run stand.

Twenty-one overs into the chase, Sri Lanka sought a batting review. Rajitha was the batsman. It was upheld by umpire J Madanagopal.

Rajitha, whose 19-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. He was unbeaten.

Kumara, whose 19-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored nine. Thirty-eight balls after Wellalage’s dismissal, Kuldeep broke the 22-run stand.

Bandara was absent hurt.

India eventually conceded 10 extras. Sri Lanka, who were bundled out for 73 off 22 overs, lost by 317 runs.

Shreyas bowled a wicketless over, conceding two.

Kuldeep bowled five overs, including a maiden. He conceded 16, picking up two wickets.

Shami bowled half-a-dozen overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 20, picking up two wickets.

Siraj bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 32, picking up four scalps.

India won the three-match series 3-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India beat Sri Lanka

India made one changes to their playing eleven – Yuzvendra Chahal made way for Kuldeep Yadav (the player of the match).

Sri Lanka made (Fernan)do changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Pathum Nissanka and Dilshan Madushanka made way for One-day International debutant Nuwanidu and Lahiru Kumara.

On winning the toss, Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of Sri Lanka’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 51, and lost a wicket.

Avishka Fernando, whose 17-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 20. Half-a-dozen overs into the match, Mohammed Siraj broke the 29-run stand.

Sri Lanka scored 50 off 10 overs (60 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

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 164, and lost nine wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Nuwanidu’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Kusal Mendis’ contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Sri Lanka had scored 88 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Nuwanidu was batting on 37, Mendis was batting on 26.

Sri Lanka scored 100 off 16.1 overs (97 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Seventeen overs (Nit)into the match, the drinks break was taken. Mendis, the batsman, scored 34. His run-a-ball innings included three boundaries and a six. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by Menon. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the 73-run partnership.

Dhananjaya de Silva, who faced a ball, didn’t get off the mark. A couple of balls later, Axar Patel broke the one-run stand.

Nuwanidu’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 62 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 15. Nuwanidu, who faced 63 balls, eventually failed to add to the aforementioned score. Twenty-three balls after Dhananjaya’s dismissal, Shubman Gill and Lokesh Rahul ran him out.

Shanaka, who faced four balls, scored a couple. Ten balls later, Kuldeep had a reason to be in seventh heaven.

Charith Asalanka, whose 21-ball innings included a boundary, scored 15. Nine balls later, he was caught by Kuldeep, who broke the one-run stand.

Sri Lanka scored 150 off 27.2 overs (164 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Wanindu Hasaranga, whose 17-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 21. Twenty-one balls after Asalanka’s dismissal, he was caught by Axar. Umran Malik broke the 25-run stand.

Chamika Karunaratne, whose 25-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 17. Thirty-seven balls later, he was caught by Axar. Malik broke the 25-run stand.

Sri Lanka scored 200 off 37.3 overs (226 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Wellalage, whose (Duni)thirty-four-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 32. Thirty-two balls after Karunaratne’s dismissal, he was caught by Axar. Siraj broke the 38-run stand.

Rajitha, whose 21-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 17. He was (Kas)unbeaten.

The last-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Kumara, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t open his account. A couple of balls after Wellalage’s dismissal, he was dismissed by Siraj.

The number of extras they eventually conceded gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Sri Lanka were dismissed for 215 off 39.4 overs.

Hardik Pandya, who bowled five overs, conceded 26. He was wicketless, as was Mohammed Shami, who bowled seven overs, conceding 43.

Axar, who bowled five overs, conceded 16. He picked up a wicket.

Malik, who bowled seven overs, conceded 48. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Siraj, who bowled 5.4 overs, conceded 30. He picked up three scalps, as did Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 51.  

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 67, and lost three wickets.

Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, scored 17. His 21-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six. Five overs into the chase, he was caught by Mendis. Karunaratne broke the 33-run stand.

Gill, whose 12-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 21. Three balls later, he was caught by Avishka. Kumara broke the eight-run stand.

Virat Kohli, who faced nine balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Twenty-four balls later, Kumara broke the 21-run stand.

Thirty-four balls (5.4 overs) into the chase, Sri Lanka sought a bowling review. Shreyas Iyer was the batsman. It was struck down by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan.

India scored 50 off 7.4 overs (46 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded five extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 124, and lost three wickets.

Eighty-six balls (14.2 overs) into the chase, India sought a batting review. Shreyas, the batsman, scored 28. His 33-ball innings included five boundaries. Using the umpire’s call, it was struck down by Menon. He was trapped leg before wicket by Rajitha, who broke the 24-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Rahul had scored nine.

India scored 100 off 19.5 overs (119 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded nine extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 86 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Hardik’s contribution to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Thirty-one overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 147 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Rahul was batting on 38, Hardik was batting on 27.

India scored 150 off 31.4 overs (186 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

Hardik, whose 53-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 36. A hundred and nineteen balls after Shreyas’ (Men)dismissal, he was caught behind. Karunaratne broke the 75-run partnership.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 28, without the loss of a wicket.

Rahul’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 93 balls.

He eventually scored 64 off 103 balls, which included half-a-dozen boundaries. He was unbeaten.

Axar, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 21. Thirty-four balls after Hardik’s dismissal, he was caught by Karunaratne. Dhananjaya broke the 30-run stand.

Forty-one overs into the chase, there was a concussion check on Kuldeep, as he was hit on the helmet.

India scored 200 off 42 overs (254 balls). Sri Lanka had conceded 18 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Kuldeep, whose run-a-ball innings included two boundaries, was unbea‘ten’.

India, who scored 219 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 43.2 overs, won by four wickets with 40 balls to spare.

Wellalage and Shanaka bowled a couple of overs apiece. While the former conceded a dozen, the latter conceded half-a-dozen. They were wicketless, as was Hasaranga, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 28.

Dhananjaya bowled three overs, conceded nine. He picked up a wicket, as did Rajitha, who bowled nine overs, conceding 46.

Karunaratne bowled eight overs, conceded 51. He picked up a couple of scalps, as did Kumara, who bowled 9.2 overs, conceding 64.

India led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a match to spare.