Iyer smashed an unbeaten 57 off just 28 deliveries to help Team India post a massive score of 199 runs after being asked to bat first. The stylish batter started sedately, but launched a brutal attack on the Sri Lankan bowlers towards the latter stages of his innings.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra reflected on the Indian batting performance in the first T20I. While naming Ishan Kishan as his Player of the Match, he said the following about Shreyas Iyer:
The former India cricketer highlighted that Iyer switched gears splendidly after spending some time in the middle. Aakash Chopra explained:
Iyer smashed five fours and a couple of sixes during his knock. He was at a run-a-ball 12 at one stage, but smoked 45 runs off the last 16 deliveries he faced.
“Rohit Sharma batted fantastically” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra was also appreciative of Rohit Sharma for playing as per the demands of the situation. He explained:
While acknowledging that Sri Lanka missed the services of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, the reputed commentator pointed out that the visitors’ bowling left a lot to be desired. Aakash Chopra observed:
Team India scored just 11 runs off the first two overs of their innings. But the floodgates opened when Dasun Shanaka gave the ball to Chamika Karunaratne to bowl the third over. Ishan Kishan smoked three consecutive boundaries to set the ball rolling.
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