Indian captain Rohit Sharma who scored 58 runs in his first ODI outing after the ODI World Cup 2023 was seen dissapointed as the match against Sri Lanka ended in a tie at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After asked to bowl, India restricted Sri Lanka on just 230 runs.
After the match ended without result, the Indian captain reckoned that the score was gettable but the team lacked consistent momentum.
"The score was gettable but you have to bat well to get that. We batted well in patches but there was no consistent momentum. We started well but knew the game would start once spin comes on. We lost a few wickets and fell behind," skipper Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
However, after Virat Kohli's wicket India made a comeback 57-run stand between Rahul and Axar Patel (33) but Sri Lanka picked up quick sucesson to put pressure on Men in Blue.
"We came back through the stand between Axar and Rahul. Disappointed to not get that one run with 14 balls, but I won't read too much," the skipper didn't want to be too critical.
He felt the wicket was same for both the teams.
"The bite was there at the start and then the ball became softer as the seam wore off. It was not a game where you can play your shots (straightway). You had to apply yourself and dig in. Proud of how we fought but it was important to hold our nerves," the skipper said.
Young Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka, who got the final two wickets off successive deliveries, felt they should have won the game.
"I did believe we should have done a bit more well to restrict them under 230. It turned more in the afternoon. Under lights, it became easier to bat."
India will now face Sri Lanka for the second ODI of three match ODI series which will take place on August 4. This will be the last chance for both teams to seal the series.
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