CricketNew captain Suryakumar helps India to 1-0 lead
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India’s Suryakumar Yadav shines in T20I captaincy debut with blistering half-century

In a thrilling match at Pallekele, Suryakumar Yadav led India to a resounding 43-run victory in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. The new captain-coach duo of India started their journey with a bang as Suryakumar showcased his batting prowess with a rapid 22-ball half-century.

With 213 runs on the board, the Indian bowlers faced a tough challenge against Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. However, a stunning collapse of 9 for 30 from Sri Lanka turned the tide in favor of the visitors. The sixth bowler for India, Riyan Parag, played a crucial role by taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs.

The difference between the two sides was India’s relentless attacking batting approach. Openers Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone with a quick start, batting at a strike rate of 200. Suryakumar then took charge in the middle overs, scoring a brisk 58 to guide India past 200.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had a strong start in the PowerPlay but faltered in the middle and death overs. Despite Nissanka’s impressive 79, Sri Lanka collapsed from 140/1 to 170 all out, giving India a comfortable win.

In the end, India’s total of 213 proved too much for Sri Lanka to chase down. The standout performers for India were Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Riyan Parag, while Sri Lanka’s Nissanka and Kusal Mendis showed promise but couldn’t steer their team to victory.

Overall, it was a thrilling start to the T20I series, with India establishing their dominance early on. The stage is set for an exciting contest in the upcoming matches between these two cricketing giants.