Day 1: India vs Sri Lanka

November 16, 2009 By: admin1 Category: Cricket News No Comments →

The first test between India and Sri Lanka began at Ahmedabad today. India won the toss and chose to bat first.

The top order collapsed with Gambhir (1) and Sehwag (16) returning back to the pavillion within 7 overs. Both their wickets were taken by Chanaka Welegedara.

Even Sachin Tendulkar (4) fell for the bowling attack of Welegedara.

The ‘Wall of Indian Team’ Rahul Dravid stood till the end of the first day scoring 177 runs with 26 fours and 1 six. Laxman was bowled by Dammika Prasad and Yuvraj (68) tried helping Dravid but was caught by Dilshan.

Indian skipper completed his 2nd test century with 110 runs when he was bowled by Prasad and caught by Jayawardene.

At the end of day one, India stood at 385/6 with Harbhajan Singh (2 not out) and Rahul Dravid (177 not out) at the crease.

Tags: , , , , , ,

Related posts

India – Sri Lanka Series Schedule

October 25, 2009 By: admin1 Category: Cricket News No Comments →

BCCI today announced that Sri Lanka will play 3 test matches, 2 Twenty20 internationals and 5 one-day internationals on their 50 day tour of India. The visitors will land in India on Sunday the 8th of November, and begin their tour with a three-day match at Mumbai against the Board President’s XI.
The first test starts in Ahmedabad on 16th November, followed by Kanpur on the 24th and Mumbai on the 2nd of December.
The two T20 internationals are scheduled on 9th and 12th December at Nagpur and Mohali respectively, while the five ODIs take place at Rajkot, Vizag, Cuttack, Kolkata and Delhi.
Schedule:
Test Matches:
16 – 20 Nov: 1st Test, Ahmedabad
24 – 28 Nov: 2nd Test, Kanpur
02 – 06 Dec: 3rd Test, Mumbai
Twenty 20 Internationals:
9 Dec: 1st T20 at Nagpur D/N
12 Dec: 2nd T20 Match at Mohali D/N
ODI:
15 Dec: 1st ODI at Rajkot Day Match
18 Dec: 2nd ODI at Vizag D/N
21 Dec: 3rd ODI at Cuttack D/N
24 Dec: 4th ODI at Kolkata D/N
27 Dec: 5th ODI at Delhi D/N

BCCI today announced that Sri Lanka will play 3 test matches, 2 Twenty20 internationals and 5 one-day internationals on their 50 day tour of India. The visitors will land in India on Sunday the 8th of November, and begin their tour with a three-day match at Mumbai against the Board President’s XI.

The first test starts in Ahmedabad on 16th November, followed by Kanpur on the 24th and Mumbai on the 2nd of December.

The two T20 internationals are scheduled on 9th and 12th December at Nagpur and Mohali respectively, while the five ODIs take place at Rajkot, Vizag, Cuttack, Kolkata and Delhi.

Schedule:

Test Matches:

16 – 20 Nov: 1st Test, Ahmedabad

24 – 28 Nov: 2nd Test, Kanpur

02 – 06 Dec: 3rd Test, Mumbai

Twenty 20 Internationals:

9 Dec: 1st T20 at Nagpur D/N

12 Dec: 2nd T20 Match at Mohali D/N

ODI:

15 Dec: 1st ODI at Rajkot Day Match

18 Dec: 2nd ODI at Vizag D/N

21 Dec: 3rd ODI at Cuttack D/N

24 Dec: 4th ODI at Kolkata D/N

27 Dec: 5th ODI at Delhi D/N

Tags: ,

Related posts