India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Sri Lanka tour of India, 2016 Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune Date & Time: Feb 09, 07:30 PM LOCAL

Hello and welcome to the live blog of the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka in Pune. India will go into the match trying to identity the ideal playing XI ahead of the ICC World T20 next month. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are still looking to find the 15 that will help them defend the World T20 title.

An unplanned series, but a series that is very important for the preparations of both the sides. India come into this series after a stunning 3-0 whitewash of the Aussies in their own den. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, were at the receiving end of a 2-0 drubbing by the Black Caps in the T20I series.

"Ajinkya Rahane comes in place of Virat Kohli," says MS Dhoni.

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And there it is. Sri Lanka didn't really canter to a win but got over the line. India were in the game early on but Chandimal and Kapugedera ensured that Sri Lanka didn't throw it away. Two wickets for Nehra and Ashwin, one for Raina. Bumrah bowled really well and kept things tight early on. "It was difficult to bat on, key was to stay on the wicket and that was the plan," says Kapugedera.

Kasun Rajitha is the Man of the Match for his figures of 3 for 29. The action will now move to Ranchi. India need to win to keep the series alive. That's it from us folks! Hope you enjoyed our live blog. Do join us for the next game. Until next time then ...