India captain Virat Kohli praised Shikhar Dhawan for capitalising on his good run of form after the opener smashed an unbeaten 132 against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI in Dambulla.
The match started on an even note with both sides tightening the screws as the half time score read 10-11, in favour of the hosts.
Ravikumar Samarth was dismissed by fast bowler Dane Paterson after scoring 77 off 113 balls, Iyer remained unbeaten on 56 off 74 balls.
From 139/1 Sri Lanka were bundled out for a paltry 216 on a good batting surface in Dambulla during the first ODI against India on Sunday.
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi inadvertently headed the ball into his own net in the 82nd minute just after coming off the bench to equalise for Spurs.
Patna failed to live up to their billing in the initial stages of the match, resulting in two all outs within the first half, which they finished 13-25.
Shikhar Dhawan scored his third hundred on the Sri Lanka tour, the southpaw also scored centuries in Galle and Pallekele Tests as well.
Skipper Kohli also lauded all-rounder Axar Patel's effort in the Dambulla ODI who got a chance to play in the team in place of chinaman bowler - Kuldeep Yadav.
Centurion Shikhar Dhawan (132) and Virat Kohli (82) power India to an emphatic nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dambulla.
The Jaipur Pink Panthers slip past U.P Yoddha to register a sneaky win against the hosts to defeat them by 2 points.
In Match 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League 2017, Puneri Paltans handed a valiant Patna Pirates their first loss to win by 5 points.
The BCB brought back the batsmen in place of Mosaddek Hossain who is suffering from an eye infection.
The skipper insisted that the team have just lost one game and not the series, so they have to regroup and believe that they can come back in the series.
Halep will become World No.1 for the first time if she can defeat Muguruza to capture her maiden title in Cincinnati.
Vinesh Phogat, another silver medallist at the Asian Championship, will also fancy her chances in women's 48kg.
The lone goal of the match was scored by Stoke debutant Jese Rodriguez in the 47th minute to help his side clinch three points.
Potters stun Gunners at Britannia Stadium as former Real Madrid and PSG striker Jese Rodriguez nets in a sweet finish to claim 3 points for Stoke City.
"Our good wishes are always with the team. Be it men's team or women's team," says Tendulkar.
Where to watch the Pro Kabaddi League 2017 Inter-Zone Challenge on TV, Online Streaming and live scores and updates of Match 38 and 39.
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