By Ujjwal Roy |
Up to date: Jan 08, 2023 10:14 IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 8 (ANI): Snehasish Ganguly, the president of the Cricket Affiliation of Bengal (CAB) stated that the long-lasting venue of Eden Gardens is totally able to host the second ODI of the three-match collection between India and Sri Lanka subsequent Thursday and new LED lights have been put in within the stadium.
The ODI collection between India and Sri Lanka will kick off from January 10 onwards, with the primary ODI set to happen in Guwahati.
Snehasish stated that it feels particular to host an ODI match on the venue after six years.
“That is an ODI match we’re internet hosting after 6 years, that is particular for us as that is in an even bigger format. We’ve hosted T20Is within the final two years and there have been no matches throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It is going to be the primary match underneath the brand new LED lights. That’s now working on a trial foundation,” stated Snehasish to ANI.
“That is a world match with a light-weight & sound system & DMS system. We’ve additionally deliberate to do a laser present on that day. Probably the most enticing are the brand new LED lights which the group will expertise for the primary time,” added the president.
Snehasish stated that new chairs have been put in on the decrease tier of the clubhouse and a brand new press field can be being made, which might be 90 per cent full by the point of the match and can provide a greater view and expertise.
“The press field might be finished by January 12. It is going to be a partly new Eden Gardens,” added Snehasish.
The president says that he expects crowd for the match.
“We can not say if a 100 per cent crowd might be there as the complete capability of 67,000, however I count on crowd. Individuals of Kolkata actually love cricket and sports activities,” stated Snehasish.
The president stated that the match might be one as Sri Lanka is an efficient workforce.
“The bottom is prepared. We’re getting ready two pitches and can resolve which one might be prepared for the match,” added Snehasish.
Snehasish stated that the board began promoting on-line tickets for the match and expects them to be offered out.
India gained the three-match T20I collection 2-1.
With this, India has captured the three-match T20I collection by 2-1.
India gained the toss and elected to bat first. After Males in Blue misplaced Ishan Kishan (1) early, a fast cameo from Rahul Tripathi introduced again some momentum to the innings. He scored 35 off simply 16 balls, with 5 boundaries and two sixes. Shubman Gill was the anchor all through.
Following Rahul’s dismissal, India was already past the 50-run mark of their powerplay.
Suryakumar Yadav continued his red-hot type, smashing Lankan bowlers left and proper. Gill was dismissed for 46 off 36 balls, ending a quickfire 111-run stand in simply 53 balls.
Suryakumar introduced up his third T20I ton in simply 45 balls and ended the innings at 112* off 51 balls, with seven fours and 9 sixes. Axar Patel (21*) additionally offered a pleasant cameo to energy India to 228/5 of their 20 overs.
Dilshan Madushanka (2/55) was the decide of bowlers for guests. Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha acquired a wicket every.
Chasing 229, openers Kusal Mendis (23) and Pathum Nissanka (15) offered begin to the guests and so they scored 44 in 4.5 overs earlier than Axar trapped Kusal.
Following this dismissal, Lanka couldn’t bounce again into the sport and misplaced wickets constantly. Solely Dhananjay de Silva (22) and skipper Dasun Shanaka (23) crossed the 20-run mark.
Lanka was bundled out for simply 137 runs in 16.4 overs. Arshdeep Singh (3/20) impressed with the ball after an off-day at work within the 2nd T20I. Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal and Umran Malik took two wickets every whereas Axar acquired one.
Suryakumar was adjudged as ‘Man of the Match’ for his match-winning ton.
The three-match ODI collection between each side will begin from January 10. (ANI)
