Rahul, Dhawan give India a flying start

January 10, 2020 19:38

India 72-0 (7 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara into the attack. A single to Rahul off the first ball before Dhawan powerfully slashes a short wide delivery behind point for a four.

He is batting with some intent today, looking to attack the bowlers and make most of the Powerplay.

Kumara looks to adjust his length but ends up bowling a wide half-volley which Dhawan drives through the covers for a four -- his third in succession.

A single each to the two batsmen as 11 come from the over with India racing to 63 for no loss in six overs.

Dhawan and Rahul have stroked their way to 30 each from 19 and 17 balls respectively.

Medium pacer Mathews comes back into the attack. Rahul hits the first ball into the covers for a single and Dhawan plays another good drive through the covers for two runs.

Dhawan very severe on anything wide as he slashes a half-tracker Mathews past point for a four.

He keeps strike with one from the last ball as India race to 72 for no loss in seven overs.

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