India stunned in dramatic tie against Sri Lanka, Fans troll Arshdeep Singh

August 3, 2024

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India stunned in dramatic tie against Sri Lanka, Fans troll Arshdeep Singh

India suffered a heart-stopping tie in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. Chasing a modest target of 231 runs, India needed just one run to win with two wickets in hand when disaster struck. India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is being heavily trolled after he tries to hit a glory shot.

Sri Lanka batted first and posted a competitive total of 230 runs on the board. Pathum Nissanka (56) and Dunith Wellalage (67*) were the top scorers for the hosts. India’s bowling attack shared the spoils, with Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh being the pick of the bowlers claiming 2 wickets each.

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Chasing a modest target, India looked in control at the beginning with Rohit Sharma scoring a brisk 58. However, Sri Lanka’s spinners spun a web during the mid-game and picked up wickets at regular intervals. Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka were the leading wicket takers for Sri Lanka, scalping 3 wickets each.

The match reached a thrilling climax when India needed just 1 run to win with 2 wickets remaining. Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, took the matter into his own hands and turned the match with two crucial wickets in the same over. India’s Shivam Dube was the first to fall, leaving the team on the brink. With just one run needed, all Arshdeep Singh had to do was gently push the ball for a single. However, in a moment of desperation, he attempted a big shot and was dismissed for a golden duck.

This unexpected turnaround of the match resulted in a dramatic tie, leaving the fans and experts stunned. Arshdeep Singh who tried to hit a glory shot, when it was needed just a single to win was trolled by fans on social media.

Dunith Wellalage was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round performance, scoring a crucial 67 runs and taking 2 wickets.

Arshdeep Singh 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/38JYuF05XB

— ADITYA 🇮🇳 (@troller_Adi18) August 2, 2024

1 run needed in 14 balls

Arshinder Singh Dhoni: pic.twitter.com/HbdUSNMIVf

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 2, 2024

https://twitter.com/Saba_Q001/status/1819482518808379486

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka and India are now tied in the three-match ODI series by 0-0. However, after a shocking tie at the last moment, India will look to bounce back stronger in the next two matches. Men in Blue will try to win the series 2-0. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to develop on their recent turnaround performance and win the upcoming matches.

Team	Innings	Runs	Wickets	Overs	Top Batsman	Top Bowler
Sri Lanka	1st	230	8	50	Dunith Wellalage (67*)	Axar Patel (2-33)
India	2nd	230	10	47.5	Rohit Sharma (58)	Wanindu Hasaranga (3-58)