It has been some terrific performance by Indian bowlers as Sri Lankan team bowled out for just 183 runs. All the credit goes to the aggressive approach of Virat Kohli and the bowlers who from the first ball were intending to make use of the pitch and take 10 wickets as soon as possible. The bowlers did it in style as the hero of the first innings bowling is R Ashwin who’s spell was magnificent 13.4-2-46-6.
India Slays Sri Lanka In Just 183 Runs
He was in good control to make use of the turns and made the crucial breakthroughs including Kumar Sangakara. The only batsman who could survive against Indian attack were Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal. No other batsman could show any fight. Thus, this is the right time to dominate the game & it all depends on Indian inform batsmen.
Amit Mishra struck twice in 2 balls dismissing Chandimal and Kaushal. Chandimal’s 59 & Mathews 64 put a projected score near 200. Ishant Sharma and Varun Aron grabbed 1-1 wickets but the important ones. It was all Indian team required on the very first day of the first test match of the series at Galle.
The Sri Lankan batsman were not comfortable at first & Virat Kohli took that opportunity to slay the opponent by introducing R Ashwin earlier. This became one of the good factor for the team. The first session was under control by the bowlers and sent half of the team to the Pavilion.
As the pre-match conference itself justifies this all when Kumar Sangakara exclaims,” Virat Kohli will break every Indian record.”. This was the proud moment for him and for the country because he is one of the most talented and powerful batsman in the world cricket. It would be interesting the pitch status if it will favor the turn or bounce.
Rohit Sharma is in pretty good form & he proved it in the practice match. He played incredibly well. Though the crowd was devastated when Kumar Sangakara’s wicket was taken by Ashwin. There was pin drop silence on the ground as Rahul who was at the silly point took the brilliant catch.
Overall, it was an all-round performance by Indian team with the best bowling & fielding. Let’s see how the next session and match moves forward.
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