IND vs SL 2022: Hits and Flops as India register thumping victory over hapless visitors

#2 Ind vs SL 1st Test: Flop - Vishwa Fernando (Sri Lanka)

Vishwa Fernando during the first Ind vs SL Test

While all Sri Lankan bowlers were hit to all parts of the ground in the first Test, Vishwa Fernando was the most expensive. He leaked 135 runs in 26 overs at an economy rate of 5.2 - the most by any bowler.

Even though he scalped two wickets - of Hanuma Vihari and Jayant Yadav - the Indian batters tackled the left-armer rather comfortably. Fernando bowled either too short or too full with the new ball which saw him give away three boundaries in his very second over.

Fernando gave away as many as 20 boundaries in the first innings. He also bowled five overs in which he conceded two or more boundaries. Although the 30-year-old isn't known for his batting exploits, his 5-ball ducks in both the innings will not give him any sort of confidence.

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#1 Ind vs SL 1st Test: Hit - Ravindra Jadeja (India)

Ravindra Jadeja after scoring his second Test ton in the first Ind vs SL Test [P.C: BCCI]

Who else will be the biggest hit of the game other than the 'Rockstar' Ravindra Jadeja?

From Day 1, he stood tall and showcased his all-round prowess with aplomb. The left-hander broke numerous records in a match that saw one of his best performances.

After playing the supporting role to Rishabh Pant on the opening day, Jadeja commanded the stage on Day 2. He paced his innings to perfection and scored runs for fun.

Jadeja went on to score his second Test ton before reaching his maiden 150+ score. In his innings of 175* off 228, Jadeja clobbered 17 fours and 3 sixes.

With the ball, the left-armer took nine out of the 20 wickets of the opposition and won the game for India. In the first innings, Jadeja registered his 10th Test five-fer.

During the second innings, he remained one short of another five-fer. It was after 60 years that an Indian achieved the distinction of scoring a 150 and taking a five-wicket haul in the same match. Vinoo Mankad and Polly Umrigar are the other Indian owners of this rare feat.