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A Thrilling Draw: India and Sri Lanka Battle to a Stalemate

In a match that will be remembered for years to come, India and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling draw in the first One Day International of the series. The encounter was a rollercoaster of emotions, with momentum shifting back and forth throughout the contest. Sri Lanka, batting first on a slow and challenging pitch, found themselves under pressure from the Indian spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. The pair bowled with immaculate control, keeping the run rate in check. However, a late surge from Dunith Wellalage, who crafted a composed 67 not out, propelled the hosts to a respectable total of 230 for 8. India's chase began with a bang, as captain Rohit Sharma unleashed a barrage of boundaries. His blistering start put Sri Lanka on the back foot, but the fall of his wicket triggered a middle-order collapse. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli steadied the ship with a patient partnership, but their dismissals brought India back to the drawing board. With the target looming large, Shi