India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview at Nagpur - Ind v SL Second One Day Teams

After a thrilling high scoring 1st one day India and Sri Lanka is ready to extend their fight in the second one day on Friday, 18th December, 2009 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur in a day-night game and timing will be 14.30 IST, 09.00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 1-0.

India missed Yuvraj Singh in the 1st ODI in the middle as if he were there India could reach 450+ runs, his availabilty is still not confirmed yet. Harbhajan Singh bowled brilliantly in the tough conditions. India has to improve their fielding to avoid the embarrasements as they were dropping sitters.

Sri Lanka fough really well but it swas so near yet so far and they need to finish the close matches as this was the 3rd time against India. Dilshan and Sangakkra is in great form and they have to continue their form to come back in the series.

Indian Team, Squad for 2nd ODI at Nagpur:

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 2nd ODI at Nagpur:

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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India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Photo Highlights - Ind v SL First ODI Pictures, Image

India beat Sri Lanka by 3 runs in a high scoring nail biting 1st ODI at Rajkot. Sehwag played one of his destructive inning on his way to 146 runs of 102 balls and got Man of the Match.

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.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka.

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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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