Bowlers give India the upper hand on Day 1

November 24, 2017 16:47

India 11-1 (8 ovs) vs SL 205 | Scorecard

India took the upperhand on Day 1 courtesy of their bowlers after Sri Lanka were bowled out for a below-par 205 after they had elected to bat first, on a good wicket in Nagpur.

In reply, India lost KL Rahul early wicket before they finished on 11 for one in eight overs at stumps on the opening day.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful bowler for the hosts with four for 67. Paceman Ishant Sharma and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picked up three wickets apiece.

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal top-scored for the tourists with 57, while opener Dimuth Karunaratne made 51.

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