Ind v SL 1st ODI Result - India won by 3 ryns in a high scoring thriller, Sehwag Man of the Match

Ind v SL 1st ODI Result - India won by 3 runs in a high scoring thriller, Sehwag Man of the Match

India kept their nerve cool at the death overs and defended 414 run by just 3 runs to win the high scoring 1st ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at Rajkot. India made 414-7 in 50 overs and restricted Sri Lanka on 411-8 in 50 overs.

India invited to bat first got a flying start by openers Sachin Tendulkar hit 69 runs and Sehwag who hit 146 runs off just 102 balls with 17 fours 6 sixes put 153 runs for the 1st wicket in 19.3 overs Dhoni also made 72 runs of 53 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes and helpe India to score their 2nd 400+ score.

Sri Lanka replied strongly and put 188 runs for the 1st wicket by Dilshan 160 runs of 124 balls with 20 fours and 3 sixes and Tharanga 67 runs. Sangakkra played a crucial inning of 90 runs in just 43 balls and took them to 316-1 in 36 overs but they collapsed to 345-5. Kandamby and Mathews put 56 in the ends but zaheer and Nehra bowled brilliantly in the end to clinch a thriller.

Match Summary:

India - 414/7 in 50 overs (Sehwag 146, Tendulkar 69, Dhoni 72)

Sri Lanka - 411/8 in 50 overs (Dilshan 160, Tharanga 67, Sangakkara 90, Harbhajan 2-58)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Virender Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 3 runs

Series - India led the 5-match series 1-0

Ind vs SL 1st ODI Live Score Card - India v Sri Lanka First One Day Live Commentary

First one day international between two neighboring countries India and Sri Lanka will be played on Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at Rajkot in a day game begins at 9.00 AM IST.

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India v Sri Lanka 1st ODI Live Score Card With ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Preview at Rajkot - Ind vs SL 1st ODI Teams

First of the 5 match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka wil be played on Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot in the only day game of the series and timing will be 09.00 IST, 03:30 GMT.

India bounced back strongly in the 2nd T20 to level the series after thrashed in 1st T20 before ODI series. Bad news for them is last T20 hero Yuvraj Singh is injured and Virat Kohli may take his place.

Sri Lanka played well in T20 series after lost the test series and the arrival of veteran Sanath Jayasuriya who is in good touch will help them to wn something in a tough tour. Muralitharan's form will b crucial for them.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra.


Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt/wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilina Kandamby/Thilan Samaraweera, Sanath Jayasuriya, Angelo Mathews, Muttiah Muralithara, Nuwan Kulasekera, Thilan Thushara/Dilhara Fernando.

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Indian ODI Squad for One Day Series against Sri Lanka - Ind ODI Team

Indian selectors announced team for the 1st and 2nd ODI on 15th and 18th December, 2009. Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth has returned in the team after rested in T20 series. Praveen Kumar, Virat Kohli and Sudeep Tyagi called for ODI series.

Find the 15-member Indian team for 5 match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Indian ODI Team/Squad:

MS Dhoni (Captain/WK)
Gautam Gambhir
Harbhajan Singh
Ravindra Jadeja
Zaheer Khan
Virat Kohli
Praveen Kumar
Ashish Nehra
Pragyan Ojha
Suresh Raina
Virender Sehwag
Sreesanth
Sachin Tendulkar
Sudeep Tyagi
Yuvraj Singh

Sri Lank ODI Squad for One Day Series against India - SL ODI Team

Sri Lanka announced their 15-member squad for the 5 match ODI series starting from Wednesday, 15th December, 2009. Sanath Jayasuriya and Lasith Malinga included in the ODI team and spinner Muralitharan will return after rested in T20.

Find the 15member Sri Lankan team for 5 match ODI series against India.

Sri Lanka ODI Team:

Kumar Sangakkara (Captain/WK)
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Dilhara Fernando
Sanath Jayasuriya
Mahela Jayawardene
Thilina Kandamby
Chamara Kapugedera
Nuwan Kulasekara
Lasith Malinga
Angelo Mathews
Ajantha Mendis
Muttiah Muralitharan
Thilan Samaraweera
Upul Tharanga
Thilan Thushara