The IND vs SL 1st ODI resulted in a tie as the "Men in Blue" were bowled out for 230 runs in the attempt to chase 231 runs.

While chasing a target of 231 runs in the IND vs SL 1st ODI, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma showcased his prowess with the willow by smashing 58 runs in 47 deliveries including 7 fours and 3 sixes. Facing 35 balls, Shubman Gill was only able to score 16 runs including 2 fours. Returning to the format, stalwart Virat Kohli accumulated 24 runs off 32 balls which was laced with 2 fours. Washington Sundar departed early after scoring just five runs in four balls. In his innings, he smashed 1 four. KL Rahul along with Axar Patel played gritty knocks in the middle. Rahul and Axar registered 31 and 33 runs, respectively. Shreyas Iyer played 23 balls in which he scored 23 runs laced with 4 fours. Shivam Dube in the end tried to take the team par the line but failed as he was nutmegged by Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka. Dube's innings ended with a score of 25 runs in 24 balls including 1 four and 2 sixes.