Guwahati: In the first ODI match against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team has accumulated 373 runs for the loss of 7 wickets at the end of 50 overs. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli scored his 73rd international century in this match. Similarly, India’s openers Rohit and Gill gave a good start.
The Sri Lankan cricket team is touring India and playing cricket series. The team lost the recently concluded T20 series by 1-2. Currently playing a 3-match ODI series with the Indian team.
The first match of the ODI series is being played at the Cricket Ground in Guwahati. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl. Captain Rohit Sharma and Subman Gill were the openers for the Indian team. The duo put on a 143-run partnership for the first wicket. Gill lost his wicket on 70 runs and Rohit on 83 runs.
A small partnership was formed between Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas, however, was out for 28 runs. Kohli then put on a partnership of 90 runs with Rahul. Rahul was out for 39 runs.
Kohli, who was batting aggressively at the other end, registered his 45th century in ODI cricket. He was dismissed for 113 off 87 balls. His strike rate is 129.89. Hardik lost his wicket for 14 runs and Axar Patel for 9 runs. The Indian team reached 373 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Sri Lanka need to chase 374 runs to win this match.
