The 24-year-old, who received his first India cap from Hardik Pandya, rocked Sri Lanka’s top order, dismissing Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva cheaply. The youngster returned to get rid of Wanindu Hasaranga in the 15th over and accounted for Maheesh Theekshana in the 18th.
Speaking to bowling coach Paras Mhambrey after the game, the Uttar Pradesh-born Mavi said:
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and utilized his bowlers exceptionally well to keep India to 162 after Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill made a relatively brisk start. All-rounders Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel gave the hosts the final flourish as the pair added 68 off 35 balls to propel India to 162-5 in 20 overs.
The visitors didn’t have the best of starts as they managed only 35 runs in the powerplay, losing two wickets. The partnership of 40 off 23 deliveries between Shanaka and Hasaranga was the highest for Sri Lanka; however, Mavi broke it just when the tourists were edging ahead. The visiting captain perished in the 17th over, leaving the Indian bowlers to complete the formalities.
“The first wicket was my favorite” - Shivam Mavi
Immediately after India wrapped up a two-run win against Sri Lanka, Shivam Mavi said that his debut was a long time coming and didn’t feel the pressure of an international game.
The two sides will move to Pune for the second T20I on January 5th.
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