Twitter Reacts As Kohli, Rohit, Gill Shine And Shanaka's Valiant Effort Goes In Vain As India Beat Sri Lanka In Guwahati ODI

The Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka National Cricket Team went head-to-head at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, January 10.

India National Cricket Team claimed a 67-run victory over Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the match to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, January 12.

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Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss, opted to bowl first in the match and handed a maiden ODI cap to pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka. Also, the Lankan Lions made just one change to the side that played the third T20I by including young all-rounder Dunith Wellalage in place of Maheesh Theekshana.

On the other hand, India had no place for in-form Suryakumar Yadav and double-centurion Ishan Kishan in the team. They fielded a combination of 3 pacers, one leg-spinner and two all-rounders.

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India’s new opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided the side with an excellent start in the match. After 10 overs, India were at 75 at the loss of no wicket. The opening duo completed 100 runs partnership in 89 balls.

Captain Dasun Shanaka provided the first breakthrough to his side by dismissing the talented opener Shubman Gill in the 20th over. Gill scored outstanding 70 runs off 60 balls, with 11 fours, and he also had a 143-run partnership in 118 balls with the Indian skipper.

Rohit Sharma also failed to register a well-deserved century after getting off to a flying start as he was sent back by debutant Dilshan Madushanka in the 24th over. The 35-year-old played an attacking brand of cricket and smashed brilliant 83 runs off 67 balls, with 9 fours and 3 sixes.

Then, Virat Kohli played a scintillating knock and registered his 45th ton in 50-over cricket and overall 73rd century in international cricket. Kohli scored 113 runs off 87 balls, with 12 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Kasun Rajitha in the 49th over.

In addition to the top 3, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer made significant contributions with the bat in the middle overs to power India to a mammoth 373/7. Talking about the Lankan bowlers, they had a terrible day as all seven bowling options leaked runs at an economy of over 6.50. Kasun Rajitha, the most successful bowler, conceded 88 runs and dismissed three Indian batters.

Defending a humongous total, Siraj provided India with a terrific start in the match. He cleaned up Avishka Fernando for 5 in the 4th over and then castled Mendis for a 4-ball duck in the 6th over.

Sri Lanka lost their third wicket at the score of 64 in the 14th over as Charith Asalanka was cleaned up by Umran Malik for 23. Then, Dhananjaya de Silva and Pathum Nissanka provided some stability to their side by stitching up a 72-run partnership in 65 balls.

Dhananjaya de Silva scored 47 runs off 40 balls, before being cleaned up by Mohammed Shami in the 25th over, and Pathum Nissanka scored 72 runs off 80 balls, before being dismissed by Umran Malik in the 31st over.

In the end, skipper Dasun Shanaka fought back exceptionally well and batted with great intent. Also, India’s inability to pick wickets in the end overs was on full display as the Lankans were allowed to go from 179/7 to 306/8 in 50 overs.

Dasun Shanaka registered his second ODI century and scored a sensational 108* runs off 88 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes. Also, he stitched together brilliant 100* runs in 73 balls with Kasun Rajitha, but the target seemed just too big to chase down.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To The Guwahati ODI Between India And Sri Lanka:

Very well batted @dasunshanaka1 an supported by @pathuwa18 @dds75official experience and class of Rohit and kholi batted us away from the game ! Let’s do well in the next game @OfficialSLC

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) January 10, 2023

Well played @dasunshanaka1 brilliant ? ?

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 10, 2023

Well done team india. Batting approach was the key #INDvsSL

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 10, 2023

To sum up the result, the pitch is a belter, Rohit looked good, Gill is his fluent self, Kohli – always Kohli , only disappointment is Rahul not able to build on a start. Bowling : Shami looked rusty, Chahal too – Others did well.#INDvSL#INDvsSL

— Learnzonepluss@gmail.com (@learnzonepluss) January 10, 2023

The #TeamIndia bowlers had a ???? giving us a 1️⃣-0️⃣ lead in the series ?

P.S. We feel you Dasun Shanaka ?#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/opI59Rr5Mt

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 10, 2023

To sum up the result, the pitch is a belter, Rohit looked good, Gill is his fluent self, Kohli – always Kohli , only disappointment is Rahul not able to build on a start. Bowling : Shami looked rusty, Chahal too – Others did well.#INDvSL#INDvsSL

— Learnzonepluss@gmail.com (@learnzonepluss) January 10, 2023

We all wanted Shanaka to get his 100, but #RohitSharma withdrawing appeal for the non-striker's runout puts all future Indians going for it vulnerable to criticism.

BCCI and our Captains should take a stance together, just like ECB and their players do. #Shame #mankad #IndvSL

— Krishna Kumar (@KrishnaFootball) January 10, 2023

Siraj didn't even bowl his full quota who was bowling the best. Dropped catches, casual fielding…no killer instinct. Disappointed by India's approach. And shouldn't have withdrawn that appeal either after what SL once did to Sehwag #IndvSL

— S (@iS_hekhar) January 10, 2023

Dasun Shanaka After World Cup 2011 ?#INDvsSL #DasunShanaka #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/YokRaiu3tb

— mr Khan (@mr_sany_) January 10, 2023

A fighting ? from the Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka in the final over after so much of drama, but not on a winning cause. Sri Lanka have indeed reached 300 but eventually, India Win by 67 runs. #INDvSL

— ??????? ????? ??????? (@imAditya168_) January 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/_dharmeshyadav/status/1612841064662171650?t=zUHdpTfnyzhaVXfOD8D64A&s=19

Shanaka made it interesting #INDvSL

— SAHEZ (@sahez_22) January 10, 2023

Srilanka lost the first ODI by 67 margin against India but Dasun Shanaka once against shows what he capable off. The Srilankan captain stood alone and score 108* of 88 balls ?#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/b4BbhzTHAR

— Shahzaib Ali ?? (@DSBcricket) January 10, 2023

I really hope Rohit is asked about that in the presentation. Would love to know his thoughts if it was because Shanaka was on 98 and the game was in the bag, or the team doesn't want to follow this (fear it's the latter though) #INDvSL

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) January 10, 2023

From being a big fan of Mohammad Shami, i would have become his biggest hater, had he asked the umpire for the run out he did to Shanaka when he was on 98 at the non striker end.#INDvSL | #Shami | #DasunShanaka | #INDvsSL | #CricketTwitter

— Paritosh Kumar ? (@ParitoshK_2016) January 10, 2023

Dasun Shanaka what a fantastic player. Missed a contribution from the other end. Well fought ? ? #INDvSL

— Irr Baya ? (@Irr_Baya) January 10, 2023

Shanaka is in form of his life. Took Srilanka to 300, which was almost unreachable at one moment. Amazing batting. #INDvSL #INDvsSL #SLvIND

— Shantanu Smart (@smartshantanu) January 10, 2023

Sight to behold.?? #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/AKuCyQkpt4

— Rohit.Bishnoi (@The_kafir_boy_2) January 10, 2023

What a game of spirit shown by @ImRo45 & by the #indianteam,
Captain #RohitSharma withdraws the appeal wisely and shows the true gentleness for gentleman's game ?
Excellent gesture #Captain
Well played @dasunshanaka1 ?#ViratKohli?#ViratKohli#INDvSL #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/mzWzWeqKj6

— vikram kautlya (@VKautalya) January 10, 2023

KL can't believe Shanaka took that single ?#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/iOyJcaNajj

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) January 10, 2023

Dasun Shanaka is some player. Hope he inspires Sri Lankan cricket to better things. #IndvSL

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) January 10, 2023

Dasun Shanaka is a star for #SL .. another fifty by him #INDvSL

— हम भारतीय | Hum Bhartiya (@humbhartiya_in) January 10, 2023

Umran Malik is India's Shaun Tait, picks few wickets, leaks plenty of runs.#INDVSL

— Rishabh Wadhwa (@Cric_Rishabh) January 10, 2023

Great to see Hardik Pandya bowl these number of overs in ODI cricket. #INDvSL

— Cricket Guy (@Cricket_Guy_04) January 10, 2023

Afraid that upcoming ODI WC 2023 will be a very onesided contest if pitches will be 320 type Flat surfaces with no specific help for slow bowlers off the surface
Will be a predictable contest with 4 teams including ENG, AUS,IND,NZ dominating well
via powerhitting #INDvSL

— SN (@Alvorny) January 10, 2023

Splendid batting performance by the top order!???#INDvSL @imVkohli @ImRo45 @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/HlqN6uG7Fs

— AMANtweets (@_amanpatil) January 10, 2023

I don't know why, but this ODI format looks very boring now ?#INDvSL

— Visheshta ?? (@visheshtaaa_j15) January 10, 2023

Rohit Sharma can drop Catches and smile. But when his team mates drop them, it's a different story.#INDvSL #INDvsSL #SLvIND #SLvsIND #TeamIndia

— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 10, 2023

Skipper fighting with a 5️⃣0️⃣ ??#INDvSL

— Prabath?? (@Prabathkv96) January 10, 2023

Fielding is not good today ?#INDvSL

— VK45?? (@sportslovervk45) January 10, 2023

It baffles me how nobody went for Dasun Shanaka during the IPL Auction. He seems to be a mint all-rounder who can play very well in Indian conditions

— Santhosh Kumar Raju (@bruhthosh) January 10, 2023

Rohit shouldn't have withdrawn the appeal.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) January 10, 2023

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