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India vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score, 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka in India, 3 ODI Series, 2017, December 13, 2017

IND 392/4 (50)
India beat Sri Lanka by 141 runs
SL 251/8 (50)
Match over
Commentary :
0.0 : It was the Suranga Lakmal show in Dharamsala as India's top and middle order was blown away in the first 90 minutes. The hosts were 29/7 at one stage and would have been bowled out for their lowest ever ODI score had it not been for some resistance from MS Dhoni and Kuldeep Yadav. Will that be a lesson well learnt by the Indians or will Sri Lanka get momentum from that game? Hello and a warm welcome to the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali.
WEATHER - Slightly different conditions to that in Dharamsala. It is pretty hazy, not exactly overcast but the sun is not out as yet. The climate is pleasant though and playing should be nice. The floodlights have already been switched on.
Pitch report - Sunil Gavaskar doing the pitch report says there will be movement for the first hour or so. The surface is damp which means that there will be moisture. Does not think the cracks will open up because of the hazy weather. Also, does not feel the sun will come out for long, so nothing much for the spinners to expect.
TOSS - It is time for the captains' call. Rohit Sharma spins the coin, Thisara Perera calls Heads and Heads it is. SRI LANKA CHOOSE TO BOWL!
THISARA PERERA says that he wants to use the overcast conditions and hence the decision to field. Is happy with the result in the previous game and feels that the toss won the match there. Feels that this looks a better wicket than the Dharamsala one and should be good for batting. Does not want to look too much into the fact that they reached late yesterday and could not get enough time to settle. Is happy with the one net practice they had this morning and says that the boys are ready and rari
ROHIT SHARMA says he would have bowled first too, looking at the conditions. He opines that the wicket looks sticky and the Indian batsmen just need to change their mindset while approaching batting. Feels that India are a young batting group and need to learn from the mistakes committed in the first game and not repeat them today. Agrees that it is indeed tempting to bring in Ajinkya Rahane but the team management does not want to change his batting position by bringing him in and playing him i
It is time for the national anthems. The Sri Lankan one first up, which will be followed by the hosts' one.
We are done with the national anthems. The players are out in the middle. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are the openers for the Indian side. Interestingly, it will be Angelo Mathews bowling first up to Rohit Sharma. Here we go...
0.1 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Lazy from Rohit. A length ball outside off, Rohit has a needless waft without moving his feet and almost edges it behind. The ball does not carry to Niroshan Dickwella.
Mathews immediately asks his keeper to come up a couple of paces...
0.2 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Opportunity missed. A poor ball, short and wide outside off, Sharma slaps it but straight to point.
0.3 : A Mathews to R Sharma, This one cuts back in from outside off, from a length, RS defends watchfully.
0.4 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Outside off, pushed to point.
0.5 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Similar ball, played straight to point again.
0.6 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Outside off, left alone. A MAIDEN to start.
SURANGA LAKMAL, the wrecker-in-chief in the previous game, to bowl with the second new ball.
1.1 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, FOUR! CARESSED! What a way to get off the mark! Half volley outside off, a gentle loosener from Lakmal but Dhawan does not want any sighters. Leans into the shot and drives it through the covers for a boundary!
1.2 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, On the pads, flicked through square leg. Should have been just a single but a misfield doubles that.
1.3 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Comes around the wicket, cuts this into the southpaw, Dhawan punches it towards cover.
1.4 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, On middle, played straight to short mid-wicket.
1.5 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Short and outside off, too close to play the cut but Dhawan does so and mistimes it to point.
1.6 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Full on middle, pushed beautifully but straight to mid on. Just one bad ball from that over.
2.1 : A Mathews to R Sharma, On a length outside off, cutting in, Rohit looks to defend tentatively and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
2.2 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Outside off, solidly defended this time.
2.3 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Banged in short, Rohit finally plays a confident shot, swivels on his back foot and pulls this but there is a man in the deep. Just a single to mid-wicket. Gets off the mark.
2.4 : A Mathews to S Dhawan, Good running. The ball is landed on a length outside off, Dhawan initially looks to punch this down the ground but the ball comes slowly off the surface. He adjusts well and pushes it towards mid off, takes Pathirana on and completes the single.
2.5 : A Mathews to R Sharma, A misfield. Short and outside off, Rohit guides it towards third man. Danushka Gunathilaka dives to his left and should have stuck his left hand out but he ends up reaching first. So to avoid his face getting hit, he sticks out his right hand and hence ends up parrying it away from the slips. A single easily completed.
2.6 : A Mathews to S Dhawan, Banged in short, pulled through square leg for a single.
3.1 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Outside off, Dhawan punches it through the covers where Akila Dananjaya dives to his left and makes a partial stop. Just a single.
3.2 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Wide outside off, left alone.
3.3 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, That ball has taken the inside edge of the batsman and thudded into his pads.
3.4 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Landed outside off, left alone.
3.5 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, FOUR! CLASSY! This looks a perfect pitch for batting. Half volley outside off, Rohit comes on the front foot and drives it on the up through the covers for a boundary!
3.6 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Works this wide of mid-wicket for a single.
4.1 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Landed on middle, Rohit looks to flick but is a tad early and gets a leading edge back to Mathews, which does not carry.
4.2 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Full and outside off, watchfully defended.
4.3 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Landed on middle, Rohit looks to defend but misses and is hit on the pads.
4.4 : A Mathews to R Sharma, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
4.5 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Stays back and pushes it towards point.
4.6 : A Mathews to R Sharma, FOUR! Slashed away! Short and wide outside off, Rohit goes after it and gets it wide of the slip cordon and over them to the third man fence! The fielder is pretty square and cannot get there!
5.1 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, FOUR! He is looking good today. Short and wide outside off, Dhawan frees his arms and crashes it through the covers for a boundary! Moves to 13 from 10 balls.
5.2 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, This is on a length, cutting in from outside off, around the wicket, Shikhar waits for tyhe ball to come to him, goes on his back foot and then tucks it through square leg for a couple.
5.3 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, On off and middle, pushed down the ground.
5.4 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Outside off, pushed straight to cover-point.
5.5 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
5.6 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Played to the point region by the batsman.
6.1 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Half volley outside off, swinging away, Rohit shoulders arms.
6.2 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Around off, coming in, watchfully tapped towards cover.
6.3 : A Mathews to R Sharma, Outside off, Rohit waits for the ball to come to him and then dabs it to third man for a single.
6.4 : A Mathews to S Dhawan, Landed on middle, Dhawan looks to steer it to third man but the late movement makes the ball beat the outside edge.
6.5 : A Mathews to S Dhawan, Wow. Comes down the track thinking premeditatedly to do something but Mathews bowls this just outside off, on a length and the batsman chooses to let it go.
6.6 : A Mathews to S Dhawan, Unlucky for Dhawan! This is a beautiful shot. Once again Shikhar comes down the track and drives this straight down the ground. It should have been a boundary but it hits the middle of the middle stump at the other end.
7.1 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Good running. Waits for the ball to come to him and taps it towards cover for a quick single.
7.2 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Works this straight to square leg.
7.3 : S Lakmal to S Dhawan, Flicks this past square leg this time for a single.
7.4 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Comes down the track but is not quite to the pitch of the ball and is forced to defend.
7.5 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, The batsman comes down the track but misses it completely.
7.6 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Outside off, quietly left alone.
First bowling change. CAPTAIN THISARA PERERA takes the ball in his hand.
8.1 : T Perera to S Dhawan, WIDE. A short ball down the leg side, Dhawan looks to pull but misses.
T Perera to S Dhawan, Good bowling. Lands this right on middle, Shikhar looks to flick but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
8.2 : T Perera to S Dhawan, LBW appeal, turned down. Dhawan comes down the track and looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. Thisara is confident and appeals but umpire Nandan thinks for a while and then shakes his head. Thisara thinks it is close and wants a review, but first he asks Mathews, who coolly says, pitching outside leg. Thisara does not agree but a firm Mathews says 'NO'. Hawk Eye shows the pitching to be indeed outside leg while to the naked eye, the impact seemed to be out
8.3 : T Perera to S Dhawan, On middle, flicked away for a single.
8.4 : T Perera to R Sharma, Outside off, cutting in, left alone.
8.5 : T Perera to R Sharma, Ooh.... in that corridor of uncertainty, Rohit has a lazy waft and nearly edges it.
8.6 : T Perera to R Sharma, Clips this through mid-wicket and retains the strike for the next over.
Double change. NUWAN PRADEEP to bowl as well.
9.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, On middle and off, Rohit clips this through mid-wicket, takes the single, wants the second but is sent back.
9.2 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Outside off, punched off the back foot straight to cover.
9.3 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
9.4 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Outside off, pushed to the off side, a single wanted but refused by the non-striker.
9.5 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, He is playing some wonderful shots but not able to pierce the strong off side cordon. On a length outside off, Shikhar drives this beautifully but straight to cover-point.
Fine leg comes up while square leg drops back.
9.6 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Wide outside off, SD slashes hard but misses. Could have been a wide but the bowler gets away with that one.
POWERPLAY 2 time. Four fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
10.1 : T Perera to R Sharma, Outside off, punched off the back foot, on the up, but straight to Akila Dananjaya at sweeper cover for a single.
10.2 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Comes down the track but Perera shortens the length and the batsman is forced to defend.
10.3 : T Perera to S Dhawan, FOUR! Up and over! Once again, Dhawan is down the track but this time Thisara does not shorten his length. It is full enough and just where the batsman wants it to be. Just goes through with the shot and lofts it as clean as a whistle over mid off. One bounce and into the ropes. Moves to 21 from 30 balls.
10.4 : T Perera to S Dhawan, FOUR! Expected. At least that is what a good batsman will say. Normally when a seam bowler gets hit for a boundary on a full ball, he tries to correct himself by bowling short on the next one. Dhawan is expecting the short ball and is happier that is misdirected. Down the leg side, Dhawan ferociously pulls it down to the fine leg fence.
10.5 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Short and wide outside off, slapped to sweeper cover for a single.
10.6 : T Perera to R Sharma, Around off, Rohit just clips this through mid-wicket and comes back for two. 12 from the over, the biggest of this innings so far.
11.1 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Short and outside off, punched through cover for a single.
11.2 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Around off, clipped through mid-wicket for a run.
11.3 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Outside leg, tapped through mid-wicket for a quick single.
11.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
11.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Outside off, pushed towards point for a single. Moves to 20 from 37 balls.
11.6 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
12.1 : T Perera to R Sharma, Landed outside off, dabbed to third man for a single to bring up the 50-RUN STAND. Massive difference after being 7 down for the same score three days ago.
12.2 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Banged in short, pulled uppishly but wide of short mid-wicket for a brace. Moves to 30 from 36 balls.
12.3 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Short and outside off, punched straight to cover.
12.4 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Another short ball, pulled away for a run.
12.5 : T Perera to R Sharma, Outside off, steered to third man for one more.
12.6 : T Perera to S Dhawan, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
13.1 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, FOUR! Edged away! Probably the first opportunity created by Sri Lanka today. Pradeep lands this around middle and Dhawan is already down the track, looking ti impose himself. However, he is not quite to the pitch of the ball and gets an outside edge as he looks to drive. The ball goes to the slip cordon but there is no one present. A boundary to Dhawan.
13.2 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Down the leg side, Shikhar flicks it through mid-wicket and has got timing on it. Asela Gunaratne charges to his right from the deep and dives full length to prevent the boundary. Keeps the batsmen to two. Oopss... who was that? Someone came in the middle as Gunaratne threw the ball towards the bowler. He wanted to stop it but got hit on the knee instead!
13.3 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, FOUR! He is teeing off now. Banged in short, down the leg side, Dhawan pulls it to the fine leg fence! Moves to 42 from 42 balls with 6 fours!
13.4 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
13.5 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, FOUR! CREAMED! Short and wide outside off, Dhawan crashes this through point and gets the third boundary of the over! Already the most expensive over of the innings.
13.6 : N Pradeep to S Dhawan, 1 run.
Spin being brought in. AKILA DANANJAYA to bowl now.
14.1 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, 1 run.
14.2 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Works this through the leg side for a run.
14.3 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, FIFTY FOR DHAWAN! His 23rd in this format. Short and outside off, Shikhar punches this through the covers who should have stopped that but ends up parrying it to the deep. Two runs taken. Fine knock from the southpaw. Started slowly but is now making amends. Perfect platform for the middle order.
14.4 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, No run.
14.5 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, 1 run.
14.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, No run.
THISARA PERERA is back on, changing ends.
15.1 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Full and outside off, driven down to long off for a single.
15.2 : T Perera to R Sharma, Short and outside off, steered behind point for a couple.
15.3 : T Perera to R Sharma, Another long hop, down the leg side this time, helped to fine leg for one more.
15.4 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Full and outside off, Dhawan comes down the track and drives it powerfully but Perera gets down low to stop it.
15.5 : T Perera to S Dhawan, FOUR! Rubbish from Thisara. Short and outside off, asking to be hit, Dhawan obliges and bludgeons this pull through mid-wicket.
15.6 : T Perera to S Dhawan, Pushes this through mid on and takes a quick single.
16.1 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Full and outside off, Dhawan comes forward and defends.
16.2 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. They pick up a single.
16.3 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Landed outside off, punched off the back foot.
16.4 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Short again, cut behind point for a couple.
16.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Fuller on middle, attempted wrong 'un, pushed towards long on for a run.
16.6 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, On the pads, clipped through mid-wicket for one more.
DRINKS BREAK. Nice platform set for India. They have learnt from the mistakes committed in Dharamsala. The openers have seen off the tough period with the new balls, perhaps played a couple of loose shots but not gifted their wickets away. Now, the pitch has seemingly started to play better and it is visible from the fact that Dhawan is upping the ante.
More spin. SACHITH PATHIRANA to bowl now.
17.1 : S Pathirana to S Dhawan, Down the leg side, Dhawan goes back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Moves to 60 from 57 balls.
17.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Short and outside off, Rohit looks to punch lazily but gets a bottom edge to the off side.
17.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
17.4 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Poor stuff from the bowler. Full and outside off, Rohit drives it down the ground. Pathirana is not far from the ball, should have dived but he chooses not to and the ball goes through to long off. A run taken. Moves to 30 from 49 balls.
17.5 : S Pathirana to S Dhawan, On middle and leg, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
Howzzatttt? Pathirana reckons he has his man but there seems to be too much doubt whether the batsman has hit it. Eventually, they do not take the review.
17.6 : S Pathirana to S Dhawan, Close call actually! Have Sri Lanka let go of one? Very, very confusing, to be honest, with too many parameters involved. This was very full and Dhawan missed his flick, getting hit on the pads. Pathirana appealed vociferously and was confident that he had his man. He wanted Thisara to go for the review but the usual suspicions arose - Pitched outside leg? Inside edge? Eventually, the captain decided to be safe and did not review. Well, replays show PITCHING IN LIN
18.1 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, FOUR.
18.2 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, The batsman has driven it through mid on. The fielder goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps.
18.3 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot for a single.
18.4 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Comes down the track and pushes it away for a quick run.
18.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, The batsman works it down the leg side.
18.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Pushes this through mid on for a quick run.
19.1 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Short and outside off, cut straight to short third man.
19.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, FOUR! Magnificent batting. Similar ball to the previous one but this time Rohit's adjustment is par excellence. Having found short third man on the previous ball, he just opens the face of his bat this time and guides it between short third man and point. Finds the boundary!
19.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
19.4 : S Pathirana to S Dhawan, Works this through square leg for one more.
19.5 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, FOUR! Another poor ball, short in length, pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary!
19.6 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 10 from that over.
20.1 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Outside off, punched down to long on for a single.
20.2 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Pushes this down the ground for a run.
20.3 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Full and outside off, Dhawan pushes it towards long off but once again, Dananjaya dives to his right and saves runs.
20.4 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, FOUR! He is nailing these shots. Full and down the leg side, Dhawan gets down and sweeps it powerfully through square leg for a boundary!
20.5 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Short and outside off, cut to point.
20.6 : A Dananjaya to S Dhawan, Pushes this to long off for a single.
Was Dhawan out on the LBW appeal on 17.6? Snickometer shows a spike when the ball passes the bat. So inside edge.
21.1 : S Pathirana to S Dhawan, OUT! That is a fantastic catch and Dhawan has to depart!
0.0 : SHREYAS IYER comes in at number 3 again. Good to see the management persisting with him.
21.2 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, 1 run.
21.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, 1 run.
21.4 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, No run.
21.5 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, No run.
21.6 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, 1 run.
22.1 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, No run.
22.2 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, A tad short, punched towards short mid-wicket.
22.3 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, A full toss outside off, but Iyer misses out, driving it straight to short extra cover.
22.4 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Very nicely tossed up on middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
22.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Short and outside off, dabbed to third man where Nuwan Pradeep dives to his left and stops the ball. A single taken.
22.6 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
23.1 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Full on middle, pushed through to mid on for a single.
23.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Works this through mid on for a run.
23.3 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Excellent fielding effort from Danuskha Gunathilaka. Iyer runs this down to third man but Gunathilaka runs after it from short third man, gets to the ball and then hauls it back in. Saves a run for his side.
23.4 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
23.5 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, FIFTY NUMBER 35 for Rohit in ODIs! Full and outside off, pushed down to long off for a run.
23.6 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Driven towards the mid on region.
24.1 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Full and outside off, eased down to long on for a single.
24.2 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Outside off, pushed towards cover.
24.3 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Full and straight, pushed back to the bowler.
24.4 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Excellent fielding from Samarawickrama, although there was a fumble as well. Iyer came down the track and wristed this wide of long on. Sadeera Samarawickrama, on as a substitute, hared to his right, got to the ball, dived full length but then instead of stopping it, parried it uppishly, as they generally do when there is a fielder backing up. No one here and the poor youngster has to search the ball. Eventually spots it but concedes the third run.
24.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, WIDE. Down the leg side, Rohit cannot get it away.
A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Full and around off, defended back to the bowler.
24.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, The batsman has driven it through mid on for a single.
25.1 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Stays leg side of the ball and eases it to wide long off for a run.
25.2 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, FOUR! Brilliant use of the feet! Slow through the air on middle, Iyer steps out and lifts it over mid on for a boundary. Picked his spot to perfection.
25.3 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Wide! Down the leg side, Iyer misses his flick and Dickwella collects it nicely behind the stumps.
S Pathirana to S Iyer, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.
25.4 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Hangs back and punches this one nicely as well for a run.
25.5 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Nicely bowled! Tossed up on leg stump, Iyer looks to clip it but gets a soft leading edge down the track.
25.6 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, FOUR! Terrific! Shortish ball around off, Iyer rocks back in a flash and cuts it past point for a boundary. He is growing in confidence. 12 from the over.
Pradeep is back on.
26.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Saved a certain boundary there, good fielding! Short and width on offer, Sharma cuts it hard but Gunathilaka dives to his left and stops it brilliantly.
26.2 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Hangs back to the back of the length delivery and blocks it with a straight bat.
26.3 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, On a length outside off, dabbed nicely to third man to rotate strike.
26.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Well bowled and well played! Full length ball on off, shaping in. Sharma prods forward and pats it back to the bowler.
26.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, SIX! Never easy to play a full off the front foot but Sharma is an artist at that. Short ball on middle, Sharma hammers it over mid-wicket. Doesn't seem initially that he has got all of it but the ball sails over wide long on with ease.
26.6 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Fullish outside off, blocked to covers.
Akila Dananjaya returns for a burst.
27.1 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, A stifled appeal for an LBW turned down. Spinning into Iyer as he steps down to clip it but is hit on the pads. A shout ensues but the umpire stays put. That was sliding down leg.
27.2 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Waits for this one and nudges it to fine leg for a couple.
27.3 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Tossed up outside off, clipped with the spin to deep mid-wicket for a run.
27.4 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
27.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Spinning away this time, driven with ease to mid off.
27.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Hangs back to this one and punches this to sweeper cover for a run and will retain strike.
28.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Fullish ball around off, Rohit lunges forward in defense.
28.2 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Top class bowling from Pradeep! Good length delivery in that off stump channel, gets it to straighten after pitching. Sharma has no option but to play at it and is beaten all ends up.
28.3 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, FOUR! Shot! Bouncer on middle and leg, Rohit gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through backward square leg to find the fence.
28.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Good teamwork! Similar delivery, Sharma help pulls it through the same region. Samarawickrama, the sub hares to his left, slides and parries it to Gunaratne. They keep it down to a couple.
28.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, The batsman guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
28.6 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Angling into Iyer who helps it around the corner for a run.
Change in bowling. Pathirana to roll his arm over again.
29.1 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Coming in with the arm, Iyer tries to clip it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls to short fine leg and a run is taken.
29.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Prods forward to the tossed up delivery and blocks it.
29.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Slow through the air around off, Sharma gets ample time to go inside out over covers for a single.
29.4 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Waits for the ball to turn and places it through point for a single.
29.5 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Fullish delivery, played with soft hands to mid on to rotate strike.
29.6 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
Time for Asela Gunaratne to bowl his seam ups. He will be bowling after 4-and-a-half-months injury break. Sri Lanka will hope that it doesn't affect his rhythm.
30.1 : A Gunaratne to S Iyer, Wide! Starts off with a loosener down the leg side, Iyer looks to clip it but misses.
A Gunaratne to S Iyer, Wide! Gunaratne hasn't got his mark right. Slips this one down the leg side again, Shreyas misses his flick again.
A Gunaratne to S Iyer, Much better, straighter this time, turned around the corner for a single.
30.2 : A Gunaratne to R Sharma, FOUR! Well played! Length delivery on the pads, Sharma hangs back and works it nicely through square leg to find the fence.
30.3 : A Gunaratne to R Sharma, Fullish in length on middle, Rohit eases it down to long on for a single.
30.4 : A Gunaratne to S Iyer, Going away with the arm, Iyer drives it crisply to sweeper cover to rotate strike.
30.5 : A Gunaratne to R Sharma, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. One run added to the total.
30.6 : A Gunaratne to S Iyer, Good length ball on middle, defended solidly off the back foot. 10 from Gunaratne's first over.
Akila Dananjaya to bowl again. Changes are coming thick and fast.
31.1 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Spinning into Sharma who flicks it to mid-wicket.
31.2 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Similar delivery, turned to the same region.
31.3 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Fullish in length, Sharma knocks it down to long on for a run.
31.4 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Hangs back to the flighted ball and taps it towards point for a single.
31.5 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Almost carried! An occasional false shot from Sharma. Fullish in length on off, Sharma chips it but it just falls in front of Dananjaya who takes it on the bounce.
31.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Drives this one down the ground for a single.
Suranga Lakmal is back on.
32.1 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Back of a length ball outside off, Sharma stays composed and dabs it to third man for a single.
32.2 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Outside off, Iyer places it past point to rotate strike.
32.3 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, On a length outside off, Rohit punches it nicely to sweeper cover for a single.
32.4 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, FOUR! Intelligent batting! There is nothing much you can do about it as a fielding side. Good length ball in the channel around off, by no means it is a bad delivery. Iyer waits for it and steers it deftly past the keeper to find the third man fence.
32.5 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Banged in hard, ducked under comfortably.
32.6 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Fuller in length on leg stump, played with soft hands towards square leg for an easy single.
Pathirana is back on.
33.1 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Coming in with the arm, tucked nicely to mid-wicket.
33.2 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Spinning away, punched through covers for a run.
33.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, A fraction short, Sharma cuts it past point for a run.
33.4 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, A loud shout for an LBW denied! Iyer steps down the track and Pathirana bowls it fullish on middle and leg. Shreyas misses his flick and is hit on the pads. An appeal follows but umpire Paul Reiffel waits for the batsmen to cross across. Smart move from the umpire as Perera was waiting for him to signal. He let the 15 seconds pass so that the review can't be taken based on that. Probably the ball was sliding down leg and Iyer was a fair way down the track.
33.5 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, FOUR! Hit with disdain! Short and room on offer, Sharma rocks back and flays it behind point to pick up another boundary.
33.6 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. 8 from the over, runs keep coming.
34.1 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, FOUR! A gift and duly accepted! Low full toss around off, Sharma drives it elegantly through extra cover to find the fence. Moves into the nineties with that.
34.2 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
34.3 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Full length ball on off, defended calmly.
34.4 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Short ball, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
The umpires get together whether it was a bump ball or did it carry on the full to Gunathilaka at backward point? It felt that it was a clear bump ball but stranger things do happen. The soft signal is not out.
34.5 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Not Out! Clearly a bump ball. Very full around off, tailing in. Iyer crouches and dabs it towards Gunathilaka at backward point who takes it and is interested. The umpires refer it upstairs. The replay show that the ball hit the ground before settling into the fielder's hands.
34.6 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Outside off, a play and a miss from Iyer.
Dananjaya returns for a bowl. 7 bowling changes in the last 8 overs, hard to fathom the mindset of the captain.
35.1 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Camps back to the shortish delivery and blocks it.
35.2 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Fullish ball, eased to long on for a run.
35.3 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot. They pick up a single.
35.4 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Down the leg side, nudged to fine leg for a run.
35.5 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Uses his feet to this one and blocks it.
35.6 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, FOUR! Deft! Short delivery outside off, Iyer stays composed and steers it past the keeper. The fielder puts in a hard long chase but only comes second best. 7 from this over.
Pathirana to bowl again.
36.1 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Wide! Down the leg side, Rohit misses his flick.
S Pathirana to R Sharma, Turned with the angle to mid-wicket.
36.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.3 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, Slow through the air, defended solidly off the front foot.
36.4 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, FOUR! Dhoni-like shot! Coming in with the arm, Iyer is nimble on his feet and allows those bottom hands to take over. Whips it past mid-wicket and away the ball races to the fence. That brings up the 100-run stand as well, it has come in good time.
36.5 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. Wide signalled by the umpire.
S Pathirana to S Iyer, Stays leg side of the ball and strokes it through covers for a run.
36.6 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Fullish delivery, caressed to long on for an easy single.
Time for Drinks. Smooth going from the Indians. Ominous signs for Sri Lanka as Rohit Sharma is nearing a ton and when he gets going, he gets those daddy hundreds. The yuong Iyer has also looked impressive and is playing really well. The visitors need quick wickets or else the game will run away from them.
37.1 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, That was risky! Fullish on middle, Sharma sweeps just in time to fine leg to rotate strike. If he missed that, he would have been LBW.
37.2 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
37.3 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Clips this one with the spin to square leg for a single.
37.4 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Hangs back to the shortish delivery and blocks it.
37.5 : A Dananjaya to S Iyer, Maiden ODI fifty for Shreyas Iyer in just his second ODI! It has been a classy knock from the youngster and he truly deserves it. Well played, young man. Sits deep in the crease and turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Raises his bat towards the dressing room and soaks in the applause.
37.6 : A Dananjaya to R Sharma, Spinning into Sharma who blocks it.
Thisara Perera returns for a burst.
38.1 : T Perera to S Iyer, Back of a length outside off, placed behind point for a run.
38.2 : T Perera to R Sharma, Similar delivery, dabbed neatly to third man to rotate strike. Rohit is on 99 now and the crowd cheers loudly.
38.3 : T Perera to S Iyer, SIX! Boom! Short and well outside off, Iyer throws his bat at it. Makes good connection and the ball flies behind point. The fielder from third man runs around to his right but it seems that the ball has landed full on the ropes. Indeed, the replays confirm that.
38.4 : T Perera to S Iyer, Low full toss on off, clipped with the angle to mid-wicket.
38.5 : T Perera to S Iyer, FOUR! Really nicely played! Very low full toss around off, Iyer gets under it and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
38.6 : T Perera to S Iyer, Slower delivery on a length outside off, Shreyas tries to run it down but misses.
Pathirana is back on.
39.1 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman.
39.2 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Tossed up delivery, defended solidly off the front foot.
39.3 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Rohit Sharma brings up his 16th ODI ton! He looks skywards and has a big smile on his face. Short ball outside off, cut away with the spin through point for a run. Iyer goes across to his captain and hugs him. Coming back to the delivery, it is short outside off, cut away past point for an easy run. He has going through a purple patch and is basking in the glory of sunlight.
39.4 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, SIX! Straight as an arrow! The youngster has the license to tee off now. Tossed up on off, Iyer skates down the track and tonks it down the ground. The ball hits the sightscreen, that came right off the screws.
39.5 : S Pathirana to S Iyer, The batsman dances down the track but decides to defend it. They pick up a single.
39.6 : S Pathirana to R Sharma, Fullish ball, eased through mid off for a single.
Time for Powerplay 3! Maximum of five fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings. Meanwhile, Pradeep is back on.
40.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Low full toss well outside off, Sharma reaches out and plays it to sweeper cover for a couple.
0.0 : Change of bat for Rohit Sharma.
40.2 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Full ball outside off, driven nicely to sweeper cover for a single.
40.3 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Iyer is frustrated. Very full ball around off, Shreyas kneels and places it towards backward point. Gunathilaka dives to his left and makes a half stop. A run taken. Just wante to get it a bit wider of the fielder. Good to see a youngster having the hunger to score big runs.
40.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Wide! Very wide outside off, Rohit throws his bat it it but misses.
N Pradeep to R Sharma, FOUR! Sharma is bringing out his colourful array of strokes! He walks a couple of steps down the track, gets a full toss in his arc and paddle sweeps it past short fine leg to find the ropes.
40.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Pradeep continues to bowl full outside off, Sharma digs it out to third man for a run.
40.6 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, The batsman guides it to third man. They pick up a single. 11 from the over.
Suranga Lakmal returns.
41.1 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, FOUR! Whipped! It could have been a chance but eventually a boundary results. Full toss on off, Iyer hits it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his left but the ball goes under him and races to the fence.
41.2 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Short and asking to be hit, Iyer obliges and whacks it through point. Gunaratne hares to his left from sweeper cover, slides desperately and stops it but the momentum makes him touch the ropes. Asela needs to be careful. He had injured his left hand earlier.
41.3 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. One run added to the total.
41.4 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Full delivery on off, mistimed hit to long on for a single.
41.5 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Full toss on leg stump, whipped towards deep square leg where Tharanga dives to his right to keep it down to a single.
41.6 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, In the air... but safe! Short delivery, Sharma goes for a big pull but the ball gets a bit big on him. He ends up mistiming it towards wide long on for a single.
42.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Very full outside off, Rohit carves it away to third man for a single.
42.2 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Wide! This is outside the tramline, Iyer chases it but misses.
N Pradeep to S Iyer, Good looking shot for a single. Full ball outside off, Iyer goes inside out over covers and crosses over.
42.3 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Bye! Wide outside off, Sharma fails to reach it. A rare fumble from Dickwella behind the stumps allows the batsmen to cross over. Rohit was standing a bit outside the off stump and that might have forced the umpire to not signal it a wide.
42.4 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Yorker around off, kept out for a quick single.
42.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Fractionally overpitched, angling in. Sharma drills it through wide mid on. Calls for a couple straightaway and gets the desired result.
42.6 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Top class fielding! Full and wide outside off, Sharma throws the kitchen sink at it but gets a thick outside edge towards third man. Dananjaya sprints to his left and slides to make a great stop. The umpires check for it but the fielder is fine. A brace added to the total.
43.1 : S Lakmal to S Iyer, Full toss outside off, Iyer goes at it hard hands but ends up slicing it over point for a run.
43.2 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, SIX! Sharma has a great cricketing brain and he is capitalizing on it. He knows Lakmal is bowling full outside off and premeditates. Shuffles across and gets a full toss. Dumps it over long on for a biggie. A terrific catch in the crowd, well taken sir.
43.3 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, The ball is too wide on the off side for the batsman to make any contact. Wide signalled by the umpire.
S Lakmal to R Sharma, SIX! Sharma is watching the ball like a football. Full toss on off, Sharma shuffles across and whips it over deep square leg for a huge biggie.
43.4 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, SIX! Third six of the over, Lakmal is crumbling under pressure. Dishes out another juicy full toss, a horrible delivery. Sharma whips it over deep backward square leg and the ball sails into the stands. 300 up for India.
Third man is up now.
43.5 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, SIX! Make that four, 26 from the over already. Short delivery around off, Rohit pulls it with disdain over deep mid-wicket for another maximum.
43.6 : S Lakmal to R Sharma, Full toss outside off, Sharma makes room and tries to go inside out but misses. A lottery over for India, 26 from it.
44.1 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Very full outside off, jammed out to covers.
44.2 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, FOUR! Cheeky! Very full outside off, Iyer anticipating it crouches and carves it away to third man to pick up another boundary.
44.3 : N Pradeep to S Iyer, Driven through mid on by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
44.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, SIX! I will be running out of adjectives to describe the strokeplay from this man. He is unstoppable at the moment, a double ton is on. Walks a couple of stumps down the track, takes it on the full and paddle scoops it over fine leg to find the crowd. The 200-run stand is up with that, what batting.
44.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, SIX! A run-fest taking place in Mohali and the crowd has gone wild. Full length ball in line of the stumps, Sharma lifts it nonchalantly over long on and the ball has only one destination to land.
44.6 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Dabs this one to third man for a single. 18 from the over, 44 from the last two.
The skipper returns for a bowl.
45.1 : T Perera to R Sharma, SIX! Going, going, gone! Full length ball outside off, Sharma makes room and carves it over point. The connection is great and the ball clears the fence yet again. This is the best individual score in Mohali now.
45.2 : T Perera to R Sharma, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have run through for a single.
45.3 : T Perera to S Iyer, OUT! Iyer holes out! A majestic knock from the youngster nonetheless but he will be disappointed to miss out on a ton. Slower length ball at 102 clicks on off, Iyer whips it nicely but picks out the man at deep mid-wicket to perfection. The substitute fielder, Chaturanga de Silva doesn't need to move an inch and takes it safely. The young man gets a deserved appreciation from the crowd.
MS Dhoni has been promoted up the order. Can he finish with a flourish?
45.4 : T Perera to R Sharma, Short ball, pulled over square leg for a run.
45.5 : T Perera to MS Dhoni, Very full ball on off, Dhoni goes for a slog but mistimes it towards mid-wicket.
45.6 : T Perera to MS Dhoni, Similar delivery, Dhoni winds up for a big hit across the line again but the ball passes under his bat. A much better over from Perera.
Pradeep is back on.
46.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Wide! Full ball well outside off, Sharma tries to put bat on ball but misses. Wide signaled by the umpire, a harsh call probably.
N Pradeep to R Sharma, Angling into Sharma who heaves it over mid on for a single.
46.2 : N Pradeep to MS Dhoni, The batsman has punched that ball through the off side. They pick up a single.
46.3 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, FOUR! Sit back and applaud! Creativity at its best. Shuffles across a long way, stays cool as a cucumber and paddle scoops it over backward square leg for a boundary.
Fine leg goes back and long off comes up. Stump-to-stump line to follow judging from the field set.
46.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, FOUR! Sharma's mind is working like a computer at the moment. Slower length ball on off, Rohit reads it well and goes over mid off. Gets enough on it and the ball goes over mid off and rolls to the fence.
46.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, SIX! Another slower delivery, Sharma swivels across and pulls it with aplomb over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
46.6 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Full length ball, drilled to long on for a single. 18 from the over, Pradeep's figures have a sorry reading.
47.1 : T Perera to R Sharma, Angling into Sharma who heaves over wide mid on for a run.
47.2 : T Perera to MS Dhoni, SIX! Those bottom hands come into play! Full on leg stump, Dhoni whips it over square leg for a maximum.
47.3 : T Perera to MS Dhoni, OUT! The skipper strikes! Some respite for the visitors. Back of the hand delivery on off, Dhoni aims to play an agricultural slog over mid-wicket but misses it completely to get hit on the pads. A confident appeal follows and the umpire rules it out. Dhoni keeps walking back to the dressing room and has a smile on his face. That was plumb.
Hardik Pandya strides out to bat.
47.4 : T Perera to H Pandya, The batsman has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.
47.5 : T Perera to R Sharma, FOUR! Up and over! Overpitched outside off, Rohit lifts it over the point region and the ball races to the fence.
47.6 : T Perera to R Sharma, Full delivery, hit over the bowler for a run and Sharma will retain the strike.
48.1 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Full delivery, hit hard over the bowler for another single.
48.2 : N Pradeep to H Pandya, FOUR! Shot! Full ball outside off, Pandya caresses it past point to pick up a boundary.
Deep point comes in.
48.3 : N Pradeep to H Pandya, Very full outside off, carved out through point. Pandya tries to go for the second but collides with the bowler. Why would you want a second run when Sharma is in sight of another double ton? Hard to fathom.
48.4 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, SIX! Clean as a whistle! Half volley around off, Sharma smokes it over long off for an incredible maximum. Moves to 190.
48.5 : N Pradeep to R Sharma, Well bowled! Very full outside off, Sharma can only jam it to third man for a run.
48.6 : N Pradeep to H Pandya, Kneels and paddles this one towards fine leg for a couple.
49.1 : T Perera to R Sharma, SIX! This man is incredible! There is nothing he can't achieve. He premidates, walks across his stumps, gets a ball in his arc and paddle scoops it over deep square leg for a maximum.
49.2 : T Perera to R Sharma, Full ball on off, Sharma skips down the track and drills it through extra cover. Is struggling to come back for the second but the throw is a weak one which allows him to get back.
49.3 : T Perera to R Sharma, There it is, the whole of Mohali erupts with joy! Third double ton for Rohit Sharma in ODIs, the only man to do so. On a length on off, Sharma tucks it through square leg and calls for the second straightaway. Comes back for it and pumps his fists in the air. What a player! The dressing room rises with elation. This is a kind of knock where you sit back and just salute the effort.
49.4 : T Perera to R Sharma, SIX! Boom! Short delivery, Sharma pulls it with aplomb over deep mid-wicket to find the crowd.
49.5 : T Perera to R Sharma, Tailing in on a full length, whipped to deep mid-wicket for a run.
49.6 : T Perera to H Pandya, OUT! Pandya holes out! Low full toss around off, Pandya goes for a heave across the line but doesn't find the desired connection. Thirimanne at long on stays composed and pouches it calmly. INDIA FINISH WITH 392/4.
A breathtaking effort from the Indians! Take a bow, Rohit Sharma! He is a genius when it comes to converting those starts into big daddy hundreds. Third double century for him in ODI cricket. The way he paced his innings deserves a lot of appreciation, picking out his shots to perfection and toying with the bowling.
Earlier, Dhawan and Rohit Sharma provided the ideal platform for the middle order to capitalize upon. Dhawan missed out on a ton but the skipper carried on. He found an able ally in the young Shreyas Iyer who showed great composure and played some eye-catching strokes himself.
Too many bowling changes from the visitors in the middle overs. Poor captaincy from Perera. You need to give your bowlers time to settle into a rhythm. Pradeep crossed 100 and was the most expensive. Even Lakmal was off color after a stupendous first game. That is what happens when the batsmen come out with aggressive intent and execute what they desire. Only Dananjaya and Mathews went at under 6 as the others were tonked around the park.
A mammoth ask for the tourists to achieve this target. The morale will be down and the pressure to go right from the word go is likely to take a toll on them. Can they rise above themselves and make a match out of this one? Or will India continue the one-way traffic and cruise to a victory and level the series? Let's find out in a short while.
Shreyas Iyer says that he is happy to have got that score. Adds that yesterday he was batting in the nets and took great confidence from how he felt. Adds that he just tries to go and express himself on the field. On the pitch, he says that it is a nice batting track and a very good total. If India pick up a 3 quick wickets, they should be in a very good position. On his talks with Rohit, he says that they decided they will bat normally till the 40th over and then explode given the batting line-