The first T20I between India and Sri Lanka is taking place at Ekana Stadium Lucknow. India is hosting Sri Lanka for the three-match T20I series and two-match test series.
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates in Pushpa style
Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder is featuring in the Indian shirt after a long time. The 33-year-old was out of action for a few months due to Injury. Jadeja in his first over itself was able to dismiss right-hand batsman Dinesh Chandimal. Chandimal tried to step out but failed to pick the length. Before he realized it, it was too late. The ball spun a lot and Chandimal completely missed it. Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicket-keeper did the remaining job as Dinesh Chandimal was stumped.
After taking the Wicket, Ravindra Jadeja did the trademark celebration from the movie Pushpa, which became a big thing on social media immediately. The 33-year-old has mimicked the Pushpa celebration once before on his social media through the medium of Instagram reels.
Here’s what exactly happened :
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The incident took place in the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka in the first over of the spell by Ravindra Jadeja. Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl as the dew factor is prominent on this particular venue.
Playing 11s of both the teams :
India: R Sharma, I Kishan (wk), S Iyer, S Samson, D Hooda, V Iyer, R Jadeja, H Patel, B Kumar, J Bumrah, Y Chahal
Sri Lanka : P Nissanka, K Mishara, C Asalanka, D Chandimal (wk), J Liyanage, D Shanaka (c), C Karunaratne, D Chameera, L Kumara, J Vandersay, P Jayawickrama
BCCI confirmed at the last moment that Ruturaj Gaikwad was not available due to discomfort in his wrist. Sri Lanka entered the field without their Top all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed out due to covid. The host posted a total of 200 after the brilliant half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer.
The visitors, Sri Lanka fell short by 62 runs. Asalanka, the left-hander was their only batsman with a half-century. Dasun Shanaka-led started their Indian tour on a bad note. India’s dominance continues.
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