India Clinches Victory Over Sri Lanka in First T20 International

India, 29 December 2025 — The Indian cricket team secured a commanding victory against Sri Lanka in the first T20 International match held in Guwahati on Thursday. India chased down a target of 152 runs with seven wickets in hand and 18 balls to spare, marking a strong start to the three-match series.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring a brisk 61 runs off 39 balls. Partnering with him, Suryakumar Yadav contributed an unbeaten 45 runs, ensuring a smooth chase despite early setbacks. The duo's partnership was crucial in stabilizing the innings after the quick dismissal of opener Shubman Gill.

Earlier, the Indian bowlers put on an impressive show, restricting Sri Lanka to 151/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal chipped in with crucial wickets to maintain pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen.

The match was held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which witnessed a full house of enthusiastic fans. This victory sets the tone for the remaining matches of the series, as India aims to consolidate its position with a series win.

The second match is scheduled to take place in Pune on Saturday, where both teams will look to either capitalize on the momentum or bounce back with a win.