In the match, during a run-chase of 231 runs, Rohit unleashed a fiery assault on Lankan bowlers during the powerplay, scoring 58 in 47 balls, with seven fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 123.40.
Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka displayed a stunning performance and powered Sri Lanka to 230/8 against India in the first ODI match of the series at R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday.
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is taking the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI match of the series wearing black armbands in memory of former India cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad who passed away on Wednesday.
Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against Rohit Sharma's India in the first ODI match of the series at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
Ahead of the ODI series, India skipper Rohit Sharma recalled his side's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph where they defeated South Africa in the final of the competition.
Sri Lanka great and interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya has urged patience with his side as the island nation prepares for the ODI component of their ongoing white-ball series against India.
The officials of the Indian Consulate General in Jaffna, visited the Kayts police station and met two fishermen who were among the four, whose boat capsized upon collision with a Sri Lankan naval boat.
Suryakumar Yadav, the India T20 Internationals captain, on Thursday evening, returned to Mumbai two days after the men in blue clinched the three T20I-match series against Sri Lanka by 3-0.