The first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo ended in a tie on Friday (August 2).

Thanks to captain Rohit Sharma’s racy 59, India began its chase of Lanka’s 230 for 8 in style, but the lower order suffered a collapse. KL Rahul (31) and Axar Patel (33) made significant contributions. Shivam Dubey scored a quickfire 25.

Earlier, composed fifties by Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka reach a decent 230 for 8.

The total was better than what it looks on board due to conditions which are heavily loaded in favour of slow bowlers.

Left-arm orthodox spinner Axar Patel (2/33 in 10 overs) and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (1/33 in 10 overs) were economical while seamers Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a wicket apiece. In last 20 overs, 118 runs were scored.

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