Team India has a formidable ODI record against the Sri Lankans, who are being led by the veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera. Whereas, Rohit Sharma gets an opportunity to present his captaincy skills in an ODI match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala.
But, Suranga Lakmal and Angelo Mathews and NuwanPradeep’ spell have put India in all sorts of trouble. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, the visitors were successful restricting the Indian batsmen to score runs and also take wickets at regular intervals.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan was out for a duck in the second over. Rohit Sharma didn’t use the opportunity well and fell prey to Lakmal in the fifth over. Followed by the Indian top order lined up one by one walking back to the pavilion. Dinesh Karthik also scored a duck.
Named as one of the best sides in the shorter format, team India disappointed everyone. This was one of the worst performances by the Indian team so far. Suranga Lakmal picked four wickets in his 10-overs.
Nuwan Pradeep scalped two wickets while Angelo Mathews picked up one wicket so far. Twitterati brutally trolled team India for their poor performance.
Twitter Reactions:
I was preserving this for some reason;
and the day has come!! Worth the wait though. #indvsl pic.twitter.com/Xqef6XAqvw
— kula (@beanstalk_91) December 10, 2017
Sri Lankan team wore masks the other day on field, I think Indian team should wear a Hijab today to hide their faces #INDvSL
— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) December 10, 2017
Captain @imVkohli come back, India need you.
Sorry @AnushkaSharma, you gotta wait 😉#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/qEnMqjaBid
— Virat Kohli¹⁸ (@ViratCrew) December 10, 2017
Sources say BCCI is ready to airlift Virat Kohli from Italy. #INDvSL
— Silly Point 🏏 (@FarziCricketer) December 10, 2017
India to give a tribute to Rohit Sharma for his first game as a captain by scoring 45! #INDvSL
— Manya (@CSKian716) December 10, 2017
India lowest total in ODI is 54 against SL. I think they are going to break that record now..!!😐
IND 29/7They’re proving that, without KOHLI they can’t fire on Runs.!!#INDvSL
— TrollywoodHeadMaster 😉 (@THM_Off) December 10, 2017
Can someone bring #Virat Back from Holidays or Wedding. TeamIndia needs him. #IndvSL
— Prabhu 🏏 (@Cricprabhu) December 10, 2017
Dharamsala into its silent moment NUMBER SIX.
Hardik Pandya tries to leave –> Away-swing –> Outside edge –> Slip. Familiar?
🇮🇳: 28/6 (15.2 ovs) #INDvSL
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) December 10, 2017
#IndvSL Virat Kohli After watching the scorecard today..😂 pic.twitter.com/JdGF4a8HmK
— RJ Deepanshu👮 (@rjdeepanshu) December 10, 2017
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