NEW DELHI: In an exciting start to the three-match T20I series, India claimed a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Saturday. This match marked the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav era, with Suryakumar leading from the front, scoring a quickfire 58 off 26 balls. India posted a challenging total of 213 for 7, and subsequently bowled out Sri Lanka for 170 in 19.2 overs, securing a 1-0 lead in the series.
The highlight of the match, however, was the rare display of ambidextrous bowling by Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis. The spinner captured the audience's attention by switching his bowling arm during the same over, a sight seldom seen in international cricket.
