IND vs SL 1st ODI: Virat Kohli has been back in form as he smashed his 65th ODI fifty against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI. 

Batting at #3 and coming in to bat at 143/1 in the 20th over, Virat Kohli got off to a calculated yet aggressive approach as he smacked occasional boundaries. Kohli completed his 65th ODI fifty off 47 balls, smacking 3 fours and a six in the process. 

Kohli etched a partnership of 30 runs with Rohit Sharma for the 2nd wicket along with a 40-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer for the 3rd wicket. 

While writing this piece, India are at 263/3 in the 37th over. Virat Kohli (33*) and KL Rahul (25*) are at the crease for team India. 

Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss & opted to bowl first against India in the 1st ODI. This match is being played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Check IND vs SL 1st ODI Full Scorecard here.