It was a good start for the Indian team as they won the ODI Series 4-1 and won the only t20 against Sri Lanka touring...Yea! TOURING.India didn't have a good tour against England and Australia.After the IPL was over,Indian Cricketers got nearly 2 months rest.
The first match of the ODI Series was a thrilling one..India scored 314 for the loss of 6 wickets with Virat Kohli scoring an elegant 106 and the 'Nawab' Virender Sehwag scoring 96.The finishing touches were given b Raina who scored a 50 and MS Dhoni who scored 35..Sri Lanka didn't start well as they lost Dilshan for just 6 with only 9 runs on board.There was a 77-run partnership between Tharanga and Sangakkara.After that partnership was broken wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.Thisera Perera and Sangakkara,who scored a magnificent 133,gave Sri Lanka some hope by putting on 78 runs for the 7th wicket.But Sangakkara was bowled at the wrong time,for Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka ended up scoring 293 for 9 in 50 overs.Kohli was awarded the Man of the Match.
The Second match was a disaster for India as they were bowled out for just 138 with Gambhir scoring 65.Perera and Angelo Matthews took 3 wickets apiece.Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 19.5 overs.Dilshan scored a 50 and Tharanga scored 59 as Sri Lanka raced to an easy victoryLanka won by 9 wickets.Perera was declared the Man of the Match.
The third match was an awesome one.Sri Lanka scored 286 for the loss of 5 wickets with Jayawardane scoring 65,Sangakarra scoring 71 and Matthews scoring 71.J Mendis provided the finishing touch.India didn't get the proper start as they lost Sehwag for just 3.Kohli and Gambhir put on 105 for the 2nd wicket.Kohli was ousted by Herath who flighted the ball and had Kohli decieved.Dhoni and Gambhir put on another 67 runs for the 3rd Wicket.Dhoni,Rohit Sharma(0) and Gambhir(102) were out in quick succession.Raina and Pathan drove India home.They put on a 92 run partnership.Raina was declared the Man of the match for his Match saving and match winning knock of 65*.
The fourth match saw India winning the series.Sri Lanka scored 251 in their 50 overs with Tharanga scoring 51 and Thirimanne scoring 47.Part Time bowler and the man who came into the Indian side for the fourth match,Manoj Tiwary took 4 wickets.India won the match convincingly by 6 wickets and 46 balls remaining as Virat Kohli stuck another elegant century and Raina scoring 58.Kohli was rewarded with the Man of the Match.
The fifth Match was also thrilling.India won the toss and chose to bat.Sehwag was replaced by Rahane who scored just 9 runs.India scored 294 for the fall of 7 wickets in 50 overs.Gambhir scored 88,Tiwary scored 65 and Dhoni gave the finishing touch,scoring 58 off just 38 which included a hue six.Pathan too gave a good finishing touch.Sri Lanka yet again failed to get a good start as they lost Dilshan for a duck.Sri Lanka went on to score 274,20 runs short of India's total.Thrimanne,who replaced an injured Sangakkara in the 4th,5th and the t20 match scored 77,J Mendis scored 72.Pathan got his 2nd 5 for in his ODI Career.He was adjudged the Man of the Match.Kohli was adjudged the man of ther series.
The only t20 took place on 7th August.India scored 155 for 3 in 20 overs.Man! Virat Kohli is in a GREAT form..What Class..Superb playing..He scored 68 off 48 which was studded by 11 superb fours and a six.Raina gave the finishing touch along with Dhoni.More was expected from Dhoni..but he wasn't in great form.He was struggling with mild niggles..Sri Lanka yet again failed to get a good start as Dilshan was bowled for a duck.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 116.Incredible bowling by India,To get a team all out in a t20 needs a special effort.Pathan took 3wickets and was adjudged the Man of the match.Kohli was adjudged the man of the series.
Rohit Sharma failed to score more than 10 runs in the series.Even Malinga scored more than him..But every player has those bad phases..Hope he would be back with a bang.Pathan was the find of the series as he used all his opportunities to a good extent.Overall it was a good series for India..And for Kohli too.!
The first match of the ODI Series was a thrilling one..India scored 314 for the loss of 6 wickets with Virat Kohli scoring an elegant 106 and the 'Nawab' Virender Sehwag scoring 96.The finishing touches were given b Raina who scored a 50 and MS Dhoni who scored 35..Sri Lanka didn't start well as they lost Dilshan for just 6 with only 9 runs on board.There was a 77-run partnership between Tharanga and Sangakkara.After that partnership was broken wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.Thisera Perera and Sangakkara,who scored a magnificent 133,gave Sri Lanka some hope by putting on 78 runs for the 7th wicket.But Sangakkara was bowled at the wrong time,for Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka ended up scoring 293 for 9 in 50 overs.Kohli was awarded the Man of the Match.
The Second match was a disaster for India as they were bowled out for just 138 with Gambhir scoring 65.Perera and Angelo Matthews took 3 wickets apiece.Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 19.5 overs.Dilshan scored a 50 and Tharanga scored 59 as Sri Lanka raced to an easy victoryLanka won by 9 wickets.Perera was declared the Man of the Match.
The third match was an awesome one.Sri Lanka scored 286 for the loss of 5 wickets with Jayawardane scoring 65,Sangakarra scoring 71 and Matthews scoring 71.J Mendis provided the finishing touch.India didn't get the proper start as they lost Sehwag for just 3.Kohli and Gambhir put on 105 for the 2nd wicket.Kohli was ousted by Herath who flighted the ball and had Kohli decieved.Dhoni and Gambhir put on another 67 runs for the 3rd Wicket.Dhoni,Rohit Sharma(0) and Gambhir(102) were out in quick succession.Raina and Pathan drove India home.They put on a 92 run partnership.Raina was declared the Man of the match for his Match saving and match winning knock of 65*.
The fourth match saw India winning the series.Sri Lanka scored 251 in their 50 overs with Tharanga scoring 51 and Thirimanne scoring 47.Part Time bowler and the man who came into the Indian side for the fourth match,Manoj Tiwary took 4 wickets.India won the match convincingly by 6 wickets and 46 balls remaining as Virat Kohli stuck another elegant century and Raina scoring 58.Kohli was rewarded with the Man of the Match.
The fifth Match was also thrilling.India won the toss and chose to bat.Sehwag was replaced by Rahane who scored just 9 runs.India scored 294 for the fall of 7 wickets in 50 overs.Gambhir scored 88,Tiwary scored 65 and Dhoni gave the finishing touch,scoring 58 off just 38 which included a hue six.Pathan too gave a good finishing touch.Sri Lanka yet again failed to get a good start as they lost Dilshan for a duck.Sri Lanka went on to score 274,20 runs short of India's total.Thrimanne,who replaced an injured Sangakkara in the 4th,5th and the t20 match scored 77,J Mendis scored 72.Pathan got his 2nd 5 for in his ODI Career.He was adjudged the Man of the Match.Kohli was adjudged the man of ther series.
The only t20 took place on 7th August.India scored 155 for 3 in 20 overs.Man! Virat Kohli is in a GREAT form..What Class..Superb playing..He scored 68 off 48 which was studded by 11 superb fours and a six.Raina gave the finishing touch along with Dhoni.More was expected from Dhoni..but he wasn't in great form.He was struggling with mild niggles..Sri Lanka yet again failed to get a good start as Dilshan was bowled for a duck.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 116.Incredible bowling by India,To get a team all out in a t20 needs a special effort.Pathan took 3wickets and was adjudged the Man of the match.Kohli was adjudged the man of the series.
Rohit Sharma failed to score more than 10 runs in the series.Even Malinga scored more than him..But every player has those bad phases..Hope he would be back with a bang.Pathan was the find of the series as he used all his opportunities to a good extent.Overall it was a good series for India..And for Kohli too.!
