India notched up an easy five wickets victory against Sri Lanka at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. India winning the toss asked Sri Lanka to bat first. The islanders managed 138 losing 9 wickets. India have won the match with five wickets in hand and fours ball remaining.
Players ratings:
Shikhar Dhawan: Indian opener came to play after missing the Pakistan match for a niggle on the ankle. But, he could not contribute much to India’s innings as he nicked behind wicket Dinesh Chandimal off Nuwan Kulasekara for one run.
Ratings: 1/5
Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharam was initially doubtful for this match as he suffered a toe injury during the Pakistan match. Butt, he recovered well, but he could score only 15 before lost his wicket to Kulasekara.
Ratings: 2/5
Virat Kohli: The No. 3 scored unbeaten 56 and hit the winning boundary. He shared a 54 runs partnership with Suresh Raina and a 51 with Yuvraj Singh.
Ratings: 4.5/5
Suresh Raina: The middle order batsman scored 25 off 26 balls.
Ratings: 3.5/5
Yuvraj Singh: The southpaw for the first time in the last nine match was seen in his vintage form. He played an explosive 35 runs knock.
Ratings: 4.5/5
Hardik Pandya: The allrounder took two wickets in four overs and conceded 26 runs. But, he could not do much with the bat as he was bowled bu Rangana Herath.
Ratings: 3.5/5
MS Dhoni: The Indian captain toyed with his plans and took two catches and stumped one though it was controversial and was involved in two runs out process. With the bat in hand, he scored unbeaten seven off two balls and hit one six.Ratings: 4/5
Ratings: 4/5
Ravindra Jadeja: The off-spinner bowled two overs only and has gone expensive. He conceded 19 runs in two overs.
Ratings:1.5/5
Jasprit Bumrah: The youngster produced again a good bowling spell. This time, he took two wickets in four overs and kept Sri Lankan batsmen in check.
Ratings: 4/5
Ashish Nehra: The veteran bowler conceded 23 runs and got one wicket. He gave India the first breakthrough in the form of Dinesh Chandimal when Sri Lanka were on 6 in the third over of the innings.
Ratings: 3.5/5
Ravichandran Ashwin: The off-spinner took two wickets and conceded 26 runs.
Ratings: 4/5