Dhawan hits fifty, India 115-1 at lunch on Day 1

July 26, 2017 12:05

LUNCH - DAY 1

India 115-1 (27 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Overall, a good session for India as they made most of winning the toss and batting first on a good wicket.

Dhawan, who was dropped on 31, made an impact on his comeback, hitting a fluent half-century, to be unbeaten on 64 at the lunch break, having hit eight fours in his 78-ball knock.

But the other opener Mukund failed to make most of the opportunity and was caught behind off Nuwan Pradeep for 12.

India's run-machine Cheteshwar Pujara eased himself to 37 from 59 balls, putting on 88 runs for the second wicket with Dhawan to put the visitors in control.

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