Virat Kohli and Hanuma Vihari continue India's batting after lunch at Mohali in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

  • March 4, 2022, 12:24 p.m.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score, 1st Test, Day 1: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the Test series opener against Sri Lanka in Mohali. Rohit put up a 50-run opening stand with Mayank Agarwal before departing for 29 in the first hour of Day 1. Mayank also perished for 33 as Virat Kohli walked in to bat in the landmark Test. Kohli became the 12th Indian and 71st cricketer to achieve the landmark of playing 100 Tests. The mercurial batter is playing for the first time since relinquishing the Test leadership after India's series defeat in South Africa. He joined Vihari as India reached 109/2 at lunch despite losing both the openers. Meanwhile, skipper Rohit will have one eye on replicating his captaincy success in the longest format too. Also, India haven't been on the losing side in home Tests since the 2-1 defeat to England in 2012 and will be hoping to extend their streak against the islanders. India have gone with three spinners and two seamers on the track. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj have not been included while Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer have found place in the eleven.

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    • 12:17 PM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live Score & Updates: Typical Kohli shot

      Beautiful timing and balance from Kohli as he uses his wrists. Lakmal bowled at his legs and he flicked it to the boundary.

      India 117/2

    • Mar 04, 2022 12:12 PM ISTIndia

      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: FOUR!

      A loopy delivery from Embuldeniya and Vihari drives it down the ground for a boundary. Here wo go! What a start from the Indian batter.

      India 113/2

    • Mar 04, 2022 12:06 PM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live: Second session

      Second session is just moments away! Will be important for Kohli to complement Vihari and keep moving the scoreboard. Two hours of action set to unfold.Mar 04, 2022 12:02 PM ISTIndia

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      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: 

      Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli's contribution to Test cricket

      "The way Kohli has batted and led in Test cricket, he's shown the world the importance of red-ball cricket. It's Rohit's team now but previously it was Dhoni and Kohli's team," says Gavaskar on Star Sports.

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:58 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live: ‘So immensely proud’

      Virat Kohli's 100th Test! What a journey it's been for the mercurial batter.

      "I clearly remember when I took over Test captaincy, I had this vision for the team that we needed to play certain kind of cricket and we need to be a certain kind of team in international cricket and we ended up achieving that five years in a row. So immensely proud," Kohli had said in the video shared by the BCCI.

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:54 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: IND eye intimidating total

      The pitch hasn't shown any absurdness so far and Vihari-Kohli could steer India to an intimidating total on first day. Also, the hosts have Pant, Shreyas, Jadeja, Ashwin up next. 

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:49 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live: Full list of Indian players to play 100 Tests

      Kohli has joined the elite list of Indian cricketers who have represented the country in 100 Tests. Here are the list of all 11 Indian cricketers who have played 100 Tests for the nation:

       

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:45 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: Story so far

      The session started with Rohit and Mayank adding a brisk 50 for the opening wicket. But Kumara got Rohit with the short ball ploy and Mayank was trapped plumb in front against Embuldeniya. The good thing for India is Vihari's batting approach today. The No. 3 batter has looked solid today at the position. Also, Kohli will also aim to get among the runs and finally end the wait of his 71st international ton.

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:40 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live: Too much cricket going onMar

       

    • 04, 2022 11:32 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: End of first session

      India have added 109 runs in the first session despite Rohit and Mayank's departure. The hosts would be happy with their batting performance, especially when they also have some reputed names in line. Vihari and Kohli are unbeaten at the crease. 

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:29 AM ISTIND

      vs SL 1st Test Live Cricket Score: Embuldeniya continues

      Embuldeniya has been accurate so far. He's been trying to maintain a similar line, depending on the surface to get some extra spin. Just three from his over.

      India 105/2Mar

    • 04, 2022 11:23 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: Focus on Kohli 

      Just two off Embuldeniya's over. India have crossed the 100 mark and a lot will depend on Kohli and Vihari now. Don't forget the much-awaited 71st international hundred off Kohli that's been on fans' mind for over two years.

      India 101-2

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:16 AM ISTIND vs SL 1st Test Live Score & Updates: FOUR!

       

      Pure elegance! Kohli plays it on the rise and dispatches it for a four straight down the ground. You can't set field for shots like these.Mar 04, 2022 11:13 AM ISTIndia

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      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: Virat Kohli's milestone game

      Embuldeniya continues and Vihari tucks it to point for a single. Kohli on strike and we hear a lot of noise from the stands. Kohli defends the last two deliveries.

      India 92/2

    • Mar 04, 2022 11:08 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: FOUR!

      Cracking boundary from Vihari! Fernando bowls a half volley and Vihari has got excellent footwork to get into position and find the gap through the covers.Mar 04, 2022 11:02 AM ISTIndia

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      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: OUT! 

      Embuldeniya traps Mayank, who consulted Vihari and decided not to review it. Also, Kohli is making his way to the crease. What a moment for him!

      India 82/2Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:56 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: IND keep the scoreboard moving

      Embuldeniya continues and Vihari is in no hurry to get some boundaries. But sloppy fielding work from Sri Lanka on the last delivery. Three runs to finish the over.

      India 80/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:49 AM ISTIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st Test:

      Mayank, Vihari in fine touchSingle

      to end the over and Embuldeniya gives away just three. Mayank and Vihari have been scoring without any pressure despite Rohit's departure. The batters would be looking to grab the opportunity with both hands.

      India 75/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:43 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: IND eyeing 100-mark

      Brilliant from Mayank. Less movement from Kumara and he uses the pace to punch it to mid-off. Three more runs.

      India 72/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:38 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live: Bowling change for Sri Lanka

      Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya comes into the attack and Mayank welcomes him with a fine cut on the off-side.

      India 67/1Mar 04, 2022 10:34 AM ISTIndia

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      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: DRINKS!

      Four more for Vihari! He punches it through the gap between cover and mid-off and follows it up with five dot balls. Nevertheless, a good start from the hosts despite losing Rohit. Time for drinks!

      India 62/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:31 AM IST‘

      Words of appreciation from Rahul Dravid’

       

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:29 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score: Vihari's time to shine?

      Vihari is looking composed and calm at the start, which is a good sign for the Indian team. He dispatches Lakmal's loose delivery to the square leg for a four.

      India 58/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:25 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test: Vihari joins Mayank

      Vihari joins Mayank in the middle. He's been entrusted at the No. 3 spot in place of Pujara. Big shoes to fill for Vihari! 

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:23 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: WICKET!

      WICKET! Rohit and Mayank added 50 for the opening wicket but the former perishes after scoring 29. Short delivery and Rohit goes for one more pull. Top-edge and caught by Lakmal at fine leg.

      India 52/1Mar

    • 04, 2022 10:18 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test: FOUR!

      Fans were waiting to see that trademark pull from Rohit! Short from Lahiru Kumara and Rohit quickly gets into the position to pull that away for a four. 

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:17 AM ISTIndia

      vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates: Rohit, Mayank off to solid start

      Rohit and Mayank have been watchful at the start but the Indian pair hasn't missed out on punishing those loose deliveries. Seems like the two have already got a decent idea about the Mohali surface. A half-century stand is incoming!

      India 44/0

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:09 AM ISTIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live:

      Boundaries galore

      7.1: A full toss on Rohit's legs and a player of that calibre isn't going to miss those. Easy pickings for Rohit. He dispatches it towards mid-wicket for a four.

      7.3: One on the on-side and one through the off! Rohit elegantly drives a wide delivery for a four to point. 

      India 41/0

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:07 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test, Day 1 Live: Rohit looks to put up stellar show

      Just 4 from the over as Indian openers move towards 50-mark. Rohit is the second oldest on captaincy debut for India in Test cricket in the last 60 years after Anil Kumble. Rohit achieved the feat at 34y 308d while Kumble had done that at 34y 308d. 

      India 32/0

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:04 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score & Updates:

      Short arm jab from Mayank and looked like it was racing to the boundary rope. Wait a moment… another no ball! Lakmal will have to bowl that again.

    • Mar 04, 2022 10:02 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live Score: Solid start by Indian opening pair

      Proper timing from Mayank! He got a bit of width and punched it beautifully through the covers. The temperature will rise as the game progresses and the wicket will further dry up. A good toss to win.

      India 28/0Mar

    • 04, 2022 09:59 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Live Score & Updates

      Lakmal continues to bowl around the fourth stump but Mayank gets an outside edge to get one more boundary. A good start from the Indian opening pair.

      India 23/0

    • Mar 04, 2022 09:53 AM IST

      India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live: ‘100th baggy blue’ for Virat Kohli

       

    • Mar 04, 2022 09:50 AM ISTIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st Test:

      Easy pickings for Rohit Sharma

      Rohit also gets rolling. He's offered a bit of width and the Indian skipper dispatches it to the boundary rope. 13 off the over.

      India 18/0

    • Mar 04, 2022 09:48 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test Live Score & Updates: Mayank gets going

      Back to back boundaries for Mayank! punches it through deep midwicket and follows it up with a cheeky drive past slips.

    • Mar 04, 2022 09:46 AM IST

      IND vs SL 1st Test: FOUR!

      Lakmal targets the leg stump but Rohit tucks it towards the square leg boundary. Four runs on the board.

      India 5/0Mar

  • 04, 2022 09:41 AM IST

    IND vs SL 1st Test: Beaten!

    Mayank attempts to drive but gets beaten, and the ball travels straight to the keeper's gloves. End of the second over.

    India 1/0Mar

  • 04, 2022 09:37 AM IST

    IND vs SL 1st Test: First runs!

    Rohit nudges it to point for a single. First runs for India. Fernando is definitely getting some moment. Maybe the reason why Sri Lanka opted for three seamers.

  • Mar 04, 2022 09:36 AM IST

    IND vs SL 1st Test: Lakmal starts off with maidenEnd of

    first over and Lakmal starts off with a maiden. Will be interesting to see Rohit's approach today. 

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