From having

From having India on the mat, to almost being pinned out themselves, Lanka had to go through a merry-go-round of emotions.

http://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-commentary/19190/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-sri-lanka-tour-of-india-2017

Is "From having India on the mat to almost being pinned out themselves" a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb?

Having India on the mat= gerund phrase Object of preposition to From

being pinned out themselves: passive phrase as an object to preposition to