India couldn’t have asked for a better start to the series, storming to an emphatic eight-wicket victory on Sunday and sweeping away any talk of a World Cup hangover. The intention was clear, the execution ruthless.
Now, as the action shifts to the second leg in Visakhapatnam, India will be eager to tighten their grip on the series and seek a 2-0 lead on the familiar turf.
It’s a chance for redemption for Sri Lanka, but the challenge is steep. They looked completely out of sorts early on, outplayed in every department and will need a major turnaround to stay alive in the competition.
