Dhawan out for 36-ball 52; India lose 1st wkt

January 10, 2020 19:54

India 103-1 (11 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Sandakan continues as Dhawan slaps the second ball through the covers for a single to race to his fifty from just 34 balls. This is his first fifty in T20Is in 14 innings and after 14 months, to stake his claim for a place in the team.

Rahul content to play second fiddle as he picks another single before Dhawan switch hits Sandakan over short thirdman as he fails to make proper connection for two runs.

However, he perishes next delivery trying for another big hit as Dhawan slog sweeps it straight to deep midwicket.

Dhawan walks back after a good innings of 52 from 36 balls, having hit seven fours and a six. He gave India the perfect platform putting on 97 runs for the opening wicket from 65 deliveries.

Sanju Samson sent in at No 3 as India aim to give the youngster some time out in the middle.

Samson wastes no time in getting going as he slams the first ball he faces over long-off for a six, to take India past 100.

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