India captain Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday mentioned he completely loved watching from the non-striker’s finish his youthful companions toying with the Sri Lankan bowlers within the first ODI, saying they “completed the sport” within the first 15 overs solely. India mauled the hosts by seven wickets with loads of overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection. “Completely, all our boys, most of them have performed earlier and they’re very matured and aggressive as nicely. The way in which they performed the sport immediately was large. And I used to be very pleased with their efforts,” Dhawan mentioned on the post-match presentation.
Opting to bat, Sri Lanka had been restricted to 262 for 9, with pacer Deepak Chahar (2/37), and spinners Kuldeep Yadav (2/48) and Yuzvendra Chahal (2/52) choosing two wickets every. India overhauled the goal in 36.4 overs as they rode on Dhawan’s unbeaten 86, debutant Ishan Kishan’s blistering 59 and opener Prithvi Shaw’s equally aggressive 43.
Dhawan praised the spin trio — together with Krunal Pandya — for bringing his aspect again into the sport.
“We knew that the wicket had a little bit of flip, however the way in which (our) spinners bowled from the tenth over, they bought us again straightaway and so they took wickets and all of the three spinners did wonderful after which later our quick bowlers did an amazing job,” added the southpaw, who captained India for the primary time.
He additionally mentioned that he loved Shaw and Kishan’s batting from the non-striker’s finish.
“Once we batted, I assume it was beautiful to face on the opposite finish and see Prithvi going for the primary seven overs after which Ishan coming in and taking part in his first ball of ODI cricket and I used to be telling him to take it simple,” he quipped.
“The way in which Prithvi in addition to Ishan batted immediately, it was large and so they completed the sport within the first 15 overs solely. We had been simply knocking round (then),” mentioned Dhawan.
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka blamed his batters for the defeat, saying they could not get the rhythm going.
“Sure, truly, earlier on we began rather well nevertheless it was hanging a bit, they (Indian bowlers) various the tempo rather well. So, I feel our batsmen could not get the rhythm happening,” he mentioned.
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Shanaka additionally praised the Indian gamers for being aggressive.
“The way in which Indian gamers performed, they’re actually aggressive and the form of cricket they’re taking part in is actually good for the time being. Everyone knows how good they’re however our bowlers have to raise our bowling section,” added Shanaka. The second ODI of the three-match collection shall be held on July 20.
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