Ind vs SL T20I Match Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs

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Ind vs SL Live Score: India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs

Riyan Parag gets 4 wickets to steer India to a 43-run victory against Sri Lanka. The chase for Sri Lanka started-off at an excellent note with a score of 140 runs for the loss of just one wicket. But then the fall of wickets ended up leaving the side on the losing side. Nissanka played a wonderful innings and Sri Lanka were in chase till he was on the wicket.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Siraj gets Pathirana's wicket, SL 170/8

Mohammed Siraj gets his first wicket of the match as he gets Pathirana out. Sri Lanka are 170/8 in 19th over.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Wanindu Hasranga is out

Arshdeep Singh gets the wicket of Wanindu Hasranga as Sri Lanka lose its 7th wicket at 163 runs.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Hasranga is out, Parag gets the wicket

Riyan Parag was continuously targeting the batsmen and at last got the reward. Hasranga got cleaned up by Parag as Sri Lanka is losing wickets in quick succession. Sri Lanka 161/6.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Asalanka gets out, Bishnoi takes the wicket

Sri Lanka are 158/4 in 16 overs as Ravi Bishnoi takes the wicket of Asalanka. India need 6 more wickets while Sri Lanka need 56 runs to cross the line.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Kusal Periera out, Axar gets double breakthrough

India are back in the game as Axar Patel gets double breakthrough in the same over. Sri Lanka 149/3.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Nissanka cleaned up by Axar Patel

Axar Patel gets a big scalp as he gets wicket of Nissanka on 78 runs. He was the strong pillar of the Sri Lankan innings chasing 214 runs. India will hope to get more wickets if they want to win the match.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 131/1 after 13 overs

Sri Lanka are going at the rate of more than 10 runs an over as they have scored 131 runs at the loss of 1 wicket in 13 overs. India are struggling to get wickets.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 120/1 after 12 overs

Sri Lanka have scored 120 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 12 overs. India are struggling to get wickets as Sri Lankan batsmen are scoring at a rapid pace.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Nissanka completes his 50

Nissanka has played a wonderful innings to give Sri Lanka a solid start against India. He has completed his 50 runs and provided a base for Lankan batsmen to pile up the score on it.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka complete 100 runs

At the end of 11 overs, Sri Lanka are 106 runs for the loss of one wicket. Chasing a target of 214 runs, Sri Lanka have started-off well and they look into the hunt of the target set by India.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Mendis is out, Arshdeep gets the wicket

Arshdeep gets the breakthrough as he gets the wicket of Kusal Mendis on 45. Sri Lanka are 84/1 as they chase 214 runs in their 20 overs. India gets the first wicket in ninth over.

Ind vs SL Live Score: End of powerplay

Sri Lanka are 55/0 at the end of 6 overs as powerplay ends for Sri Lanka. India is still struggling to get a breakthrough as the Lankan openers are looking rock solid in the middle.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 49/0 after 5 overs

Sri Lanka have got-off to a good start with scoring 49 runs for no loss at the end of 5 overs. Both the openers are playing good cricket and punishing the odd poor deliveries.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 25/0 after 3 overs

Axar Patel is introduced into the attack and gives away two fours in the over. He leaks 12 runs in his first over as Sri Lanka chase 214 runs in 20 overs.

Ind vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 13/0 at the end of 2 overs

Mohammed Siraj comes into tha attack and bowls a tight over and gave away just 4 runs as Sri Lanka chase 214 runs in the second innings.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Nissanka gets two boundaries in first over

Sri Lanka 9/0 at the end of first over as Nissanka gets two boundaries of Arshdeep Singh's over.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sri Lanka start their chase

Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka open the innings for Sri Lanka whereas Arshdeep Singh starts off the proceedings for India bowling the first over.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India set a target of 214 runs for Sri Lanka

With Suryakumar Yadav's 50, Pant's 49 and Jaiswal's 40 runs, India have scored 213/6 runs in their 20 overs setting a target of 214 runs for Sri Lanka to chase in the second innings. Pathirana was exceptional with his 4 wickets for 40 runs in 4 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Pant gets out unlucky at 49

Pathirana gets another wicket as Rishabh Pant gets out unlucky at 49 missing his half-century.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Parag is out LBW to Pathirana

Riyan Parag gets out to Pathirana's blazing yorker as he bags his third wicket in this innings so far. India 192/5.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Theekshana to Parag, FOUR runs

Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack and gives away two fours in three balls. A single to end the over. India 192/4 after 18 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Pathirana to Pandya, bowled out

Matheesha Pathirana bowls a fuller delivery and Hardik Pandya dispatches it for a straight four. The next delivery faster and in the block hole, gets Pandya out bowled. India 176/4.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Asitha Fernando to Pant, SIX runs

Asitha Fernando bowls a full toss and Rishabh Pant hits a wonderful shot for six runs followed by a boundary. A couple to end the over. India 170/3 after 16 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India 159/3 after 15 overs

India have scored 159 runs at the end of 15 overs losing three wickets. The last five overs are remaining and both the teams would like to make the most of these 30 balls.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav gets out, Pathirana gets the breakthrough

Pathirana gets a big wicket as Suryakumar Yadav gets LBW out, DRS confirmed the decision by on-field umpire. India 150/3.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav completes his 50

Suryakumar Yadav completes his 50 in 22 balls and he plays yet another wonderful innings against Sri Lanka.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Pathirana to SKY, SIX runs

Matheesha Pathirana comes into the attack in search of a wicket as SKY and Pant bring-up 50-run partnership in 32 balls. SKY hits a shot for maximum towards backward point boundary. Single to end the over. India 135/2 after 12 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sloppy fielding from Sri Lanka

Hasranga was visibly disappointed as poor fielding from Sri Lanka in the outfield gave away two back-to-back fours for Suryakumar Yadav. India 122/2 after 11 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India 111/2 after 10 overs

Kamindu Mendis comes into the attack and SKY hits him for a four. 9 runs from the over as SKY ends the over with a single. India 111/2 after 10 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India 101/2 after 9 overs

Hasranga bowls a tighty over giving away just 3 runs in the over. India 101/2 at the end of 9 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Madushanka to SKY, SIX runs

Suryakumar Yadav hits Madushanka for a six in his trademark style, followed it up with a four in almost similar fashion. Poor bowling towards leg stump provides ample opportunity for SKY to play his shots. Dropped catch and boundary to end the over. India 98/2 after 8 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India 81/2 after 7 overs

Wanindu Hasranga finishes off a successful over with wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant are in the middle. India 81/2 after 7 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Jaiswal gets out stumped

Wanindu Hasaranga gets Yashasvi Jaiswal stumped out on his first delivery. India lose two wickets on successive deliveries. India 74/2.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Shubman Gill falls on 34

Dilshan Madushanka punished by Shubman Gill as he hits back-to-back fours in the first half of the over. Short ball and pulled away by Gill for a six. Last ball of the powerplay gave success to Sri Lanka as Gill gets out. India 74/1 after 6 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Elegant straight drive from Jaiswal

Maheesh Theekshana gives 8 runs in the over with a classical straight drive from Yashasvi Jaiswal in the over. India 59/0 after 5 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Shubman Gill plays it in style

Asitha Fernando was hit for two fours by Shubman Gill in the over. Jaiswal ends the over with a maximum. India 51/0 after 4 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Jaiswal survives a close LBW appeal

Maheesh Theekshana comes to bowl the third over and Jaiswal welcomes him with a six and a four. A loud LBW appeal against Jaiswal, turned down by umpire reffered for DRS. The ball was missing the stumps and Sri Lanka loses a review. India 36/0 after 3 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India 22/0 after 2 overs

Asitha Fernando comes into the attack, inner edge from Jaiswal gets him another boundary. Another four on the fifth delivery by Jaiswal through extra cover area. A single to end the over. India 22/0 after 2 overs.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill start-off in style

First ball of the innings slightly on the leg side and Jaiswal hits it for four towards backward square-leg boundary. Line and length of Madushanka gets better as the over progresses. Shubman Gill plays the fifth ball with excellent timing and gets the ball for four to deep point. Another four to end the over. India 13/0 after 1 over.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: All set for live action...!

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are out in the middle to open the innings for India. Dilshan Madushanka takes the ball to open the bowling for the hosts Sri Lanka.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India Playing 11

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sri Lanka win the toss, decide to bowl first

Sri Lanka win the toss and decide to bowl first. T20 World Champions India will take on Sri Lanka on 27 July at the Pallekele International Stadium for the first T20I. The three-match T20I series will see Suryakumar Yadav take over from Rohit Sharma as captain, heralding a new era in the shortest format of the game.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Indian bowling in focus

While the like-for-like replacement Axar Patel fits in perfectly for Ravindra Jadeja in the eleven, India also have riches in the all-round department given Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube and an in-form Washington Sundar are also available. Jasprit Bumrah has been deservingly rested from this tour which gives the pair of Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj to make the most of favourable conditions at the Pallekele International Stadium, where the surface tends to assist pace and bounce.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Pitch report

The three-match T20 series will be held entirely at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The pitch at this venue is typically slower, offering significant assistance to spinners. Of the 23 T20Is played here, chasing teams have secured victory in 12 matches. The average first-innings score at Pallekele is 168.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will be a key player for India. As a captain, he has played 7 matches and scored 300. He scored a century and two 50s as a T20I captain. He has scored 254 runs in 5 matches against Sri Lanka, with his highest score being 112*.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sri Lanka's probable 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India's probable 11

Ꮪhubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Head to Head

India and Sri Lanka have had total 29 encounters in T20I, with India leading with 19 wins as against 9 of Sri Lanka's. Meanwhile, one match yielded no result.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Live streaming details

The live telecast of the match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network while SonyLIV will provide the live streaming (7:00pm IST).

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India vs Sri Lanka

T20 World Champions India will commence their tour of Sri Lanka on 27 July at the Pallekele International Stadium. The three-match T20I series will see Suryakumar Yadav take over from Rohit Sharma as captain, heralding a new era in the shortest format of the game.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: Sri Lanka Squad

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellal.

Ind vs SL T20 Live Score: India Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

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