The first match of the ODI series between Sri Lanka and India is being played in Colombo on 2 August. The hosts have batted first and have set a target of 231 runs for Team India. Virat Kohli is known for his amazing fitness, his energy never seems to be less in both the innings of the game. Along with this, due to his fitness, he also makes difficult catches in the field easy.

During the first ODI against Sri Lanka, 35-year-old Virat Kohli took a diving catch but unfortunately the ball missed the edge and the batsman was declared not out.

Virat Kohli always surprises everyone with his top-class fielding

The 27th over of Sri Lanka’s innings was bowled by Washington Sundar. On the third ball of the over, Sundar dismissed Pathum Nissanka (56). On the next ball, new batsman Dunith Welalage tried to play a sweep shot. Virat Kohli was stationed at second slip, and he completed the catch while keeping his eyes on the ball.

Washington Sundar appealed for LBW and the on-field umpire gave Velalage out. Dunith Velalage took the review, which showed that the ball missed the stumps.

Watch the video of Virat Kohli’s catch here-

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— Ayush (@ayriick_) August 2, 2024

Dunitha Velalage played an unbeaten innings of 67 runs

Sri Lankan batsmen were seen struggling in the first ODI against India. On the basis of half-century innings of Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Velalage, the team was able to reach a respectable total of 230 runs. Dunith Velalage played an unbeaten innings of 67 runs with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes in 65 balls. At the same time, Akshar Patel and Arshdeep Singh took the maximum of 2-2 wickets for India.