New Delhi [India]: In an electrifying start to the India vs Sri Lanka Physical Disability (Standing) T20 cricket series, Team India secured a convincing win in the first T20 match by 5 wickets, chasing down Sri Lanka’s total of 123/10 in 19.1 overs, according to a release from the Disability Cricket Council of India (DCCI).
Indian captain Ravindra Sante won the toss and chose to bowl first—a strategic decision that paid immediate dividends. Indian bowlers dominated from the outset, with Majid Magrey emerging as the star of the innings.
Magrey’s outstanding bowling spell—2.5 overs, 0 maidens, 8 runs, 5 wickets—ripped through the Sri Lankan lineup and restricted them to a modest total. His clinical performance dismantled any momentum the visitors hoped to build.
In India’s chase, Rajesh Kannur stood tall with a composed half-century, scoring 50 runs off 41 balls, which anchored the innings and guided India to a confident finish with 124/5 in 19.1 overs.
For his stellar five-wicket haul, Majid Magrey was named Man of the Match, setting a strong tone for India in what is expected to be a competitive series between the two determined sides.
With a 1-0 lead, India will aim to carry forward this momentum, while Sri Lanka will look to bounce back and level the series in the next match.
Match Summary:
- Sri Lanka: 123 all out (Majid Magrey 5/8)
- India: 124/5 in 19.1 overs (Rajesh Kannur 50 off 41 balls)
- Result: India won by 5 wickets
- Man of the Match: Majid Magrey