The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka was a rollercoaster ride that kept fans on the edge of their seats right until the final over. Batting first, Sri Lanka got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets and finding themselves in a precarious position. However, a gritty knock from Dunith Wellalage, who remained unbeaten on 67, helped the hosts post a respectable total of 230/8.
India’s chase began with a bang, thanks to a blistering knock from captain Rohit Sharma. The Indian skipper looked in ominous form, smashing boundaries at will. But the Sri Lankan bowlers fought back, and Rohit’s departure triggered a mini-collapse. Washington Sundar’s promotion failed to yield results, and India found themselves in a spot of bother.
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Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with a crucial partnership, bringing India back into the game. But just when it seemed like the Men in Blue were taking control, they lost both set batters in quick succession. The match was evenly poised, and the outcome hung in the balance.
KL Rahul and Axar Patel then stitched together a vital partnership, rebuilding the Indian innings. However, with the target in sight, both fell in rapid succession, leaving India with a mountain to climb. The final overs were a nerve-wracking affair, with India needing to score at a brisk pace. Ultimately, the match ended in a thrilling tie, leaving fans craving for more.
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Social media was abuzz with reactions to the match, with fans praising the thrilling contest. Cricket enthusiasts hailed the performances of both teams, highlighting the match as a classic encounter. The tie has set the stage for an even more exciting series, with both teams eager to come out on top in the remaining matches.
Match tied! 🏏
We fought hard and bowled out India for 230 runs, ending the match in a thrilling tie! 🇱🇰🇮🇳
A great effort from both sides.#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/gVWK1kJ3DX
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 2, 2024
WE HAVE A TIE IN COLOMBO 🙌
Two wickets in two balls for skipper Charith Asalanka as the match ends with scores level.
📝 #SLvIND: https://t.co/ZrezKLA1h4 pic.twitter.com/2FwMR5Q0gM
— ICC (@ICC) August 2, 2024
A thrilling start to the #SLvIND ODI series.
The First ODI ends in a tie.
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/4fYsNEzggf#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ILQvB1FDyk
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 2, 2024
The 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka and India ends in a thrilling tie.#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/2Vnv8MYwIT
— NishOfficial.lk (@GayanNishan) August 2, 2024
Tell me honestly who responsible for today tie 😠 between Sri Lanka aur India #INDvsSL
For me it’s KL Rahul & Shubham Gill#RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/J28BZjoRDT
— omkarsingh (@OMKARSINGH1992) August 2, 2024
India tie with Sri Lanka from where they had lost India needed 1 run 2wickets in hand still drew the game. Absolute stupid shot choosen by Arshdeep pic.twitter.com/to6asdBOEt
— Atharv Naithani (@AtharvNaithani1) August 2, 2024
When Australia played the West Indies in 1984, there was the first-ever ODI tie and today is the latest one!
Match Tied !
Sri Lanka 230/8 (50.0)
India 230 (47.5)
India in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 – 1st ODI#SLvIND #ODIs pic.twitter.com/KoNJZ2EVdl— Raja Qaiser (@MrChibRajput) August 2, 2024
INDIA VS SRI LANKA ENDS IN A TIE. 🤯
– India bowled out for 230.#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/xmWzzTcMFj
— chanchal sarkar (@cricxnews140982) August 2, 2024
