Published: Feb 09, 2016, 08:33 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 09, 2016, 08:33 PM (IST)
Indian batsman Hardik Pandya was dismissed for a mere couple by fast-bowler Dasun Shanaka, after being trapped leg-before, in the first of the three-match Twenty20 Inetrnational (T20I) series against Sri Lanka, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Tuesday. Currently, India are 58 for the loss of seven wickets in 11 overs, as Ravindra Jadeja is on three, and Ravichandran Ashwin comes in. Earlier, Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal won the toss and elected to bat first as he brought in a couple of debutants in the form of Niroshan Dickwella and Kasun Rajitha. Indian skipper, MS Dhoni on the other hand, made just a change in the form of Virat Kohli, as he was replaced by Ajinkya Rashane. Live cricket scorecard: India vs Sri Lanka 2015-16, 1st T20I at Pune
India face off against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) at Pune on Tuesday. India are a side on a roll at the moment. They just beat Australia in their own domain 3-0, bouncing back after losing the One-Day International (ODI) series 1-4. India are also the No. 1 ranked T20I side in the world at present. On the other hand, Sri Lanka were beaten by New Zealand 0-2 and are currently without their usual captain Angelo Mathews, who has missed out on the series. In his absence the side will be led by the fast-improving Dinesh Chandimal. Live Cricket Blog and Updates: India vs Sri Lanka 2015-16, 1st T20I at Pune
The match is being played at Pune, which has recently been granted Test status as well. The groundsmen will want to make a pitch that produces excellent cricket to give a good account of themselves, so one could expect a track with a lot of runs but something in it for the bowlers as well. India are expected to win the series but Sri Lanka could take them by surprise as well. With the Asia Cup and the World T20 coming up, one can expect a few bolts from the blue.
