India are playing against Sri Lanka in the opening test of a two-match series in Mohali and are dominating the contest with ease. India chose to bat first on a surface helpful for batsmen initially. Hanuma Vihari scored 58 runs, Rishabh Pant played a knock of 96 runs. However the highlight of the match so far has been contribution by Rvaindra Jadeja.
Jadeja scored unbeaten 175 runs to help India post a total of 574/8 before declaring the first innings. On the third day , Jadeja again showcased his brilliance as he picked five wickets for 41 runs with his left-arm spin. This is his 10th five wicket haul in the red-ball cricket. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has praised Jadeja for his performance taking to social media.
".@imjadeja is turning everything into gold! Wonderful performance. #INDvSL," Sachin tweeted.
. is turning everything into gold! 🏏
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Wonderful performance.
Ravichandran Ashwin has also achieved a milestone as he entered the top-10 list of most wickets in Tests. Ashwin dismissed Lahiru Thirimane taking his 433rd wicket equalling the former Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath.
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