Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI, Dambulla: 5 Talking Points

India open their account in the series with the biggest win in history

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2. Axar Patel’s spell/ Tidy Indian bowling

Axar Patel
Indian cricketer Axar Patel celebrates after he dismissed Sri Lankan cricketer Lakshan Sandakan. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)

The spell from Axar Patel in the middle of the innings changed the momentum of the game towards India, with the hosts looking at a target of above 320 at one stage. Patel dismissed the dangerous looking Mendis by deceiving him with his pace. He later picked up the wickets of Sandakan and Hasaranga later to clinch a three-wicket haul. He conceded only 36 runs at an economy of 3.6 runs per over.

Kedar Jadhav yet again proved he is the man with the golden arm, as he removed Dickwella from the equation. He then removed Tharanga who was looking to consolidate with the fall of wickets. Jadhav, Bumrah, and Chahal, all chipped in with a couple of wickets to create havoc in the Sri Lankan dressing room. 

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