Kishan, Shreyas fifties muscle India to huge win
The pair took the hosts to 199 for 2 and Sri Lanka wilted in the chase despite a half-century from Charith Asalanka
24/02Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of India at Lucknow, Feb 24 2022
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![India]( "India")
199/2 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
137/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/02Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of India at Lucknow, Feb 24 2022
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![India]( "India")
199/2 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
137/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Both the players picked up on-field injuries during the final T20I against West Indies
Preview
Depleted Sri Lanka face uphill task to upset heavyweights India
Both teams are missing big players, but India's strength in depth makes them heavy favourites