Dramatic Last Over Leads To India-Sri Lanka ODI Ending In A Tie

The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2 ended in a dramatic tie. India needed two runs off 15 balls with two wickets remaining when Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka dismissed Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh in consecutive deliveries.

This match marked only the 44th tied game in ODI cricket history. Shivam Dube contributed a crucial 25 runs off 24 balls but couldn't secure the win for India. It was just the second time an India versus Sri Lanka ODI ended in a draw.

Earlier, Sri Lanka opted to bat first and posted a total of 230/8. Despite a fifty from Pathum Nissanka, they were struggling at 105/5. A partnership of 41 runs from Janith Liyanage and Dunith Wellalage gave them a fighting chance.

Liyanage scored 20 off 26 balls before being controversially given out, with replays showing no edge involved. Wellalage then partnered with Wanindu Hasaranga for 32 runs, followed by a crucial 46-run stand with Akila Dananjaya, pushing their total past 200.

In the dramatic 48th over, India needed just one run to win when the umpire turned down Sri Lanka's LBW appeal. Dube and Siraj ran a single, sparking celebrations in the Indian camp.

Dramatic Finish

Sri Lanka reviewed the decision as a last-ditch effort to save the game. The UltraEdge showed no bat involved, and HawkEye confirmed three reds, reviving Sri Lankan hopes. Arshdeep Singh then walked in confidently but was trapped LBW on his first ball, denying India a victory.

Wellalage's unbeaten innings of 67 off 65 balls included seven fours and two sixes, marking his maiden ODI fifty at just 21 years old.

This thrilling match showcased intense competition between both teams, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next encounter.