IND vs SL, 1st ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

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The action in the India tour Sri Lanka now shifts to the longer format. India have whitewashed the home team in the T20I series and will be looking to repeat their antics in the ODIs too. With the shift in the format, the action will also see a change in the venue. The three match ODI series between the two teams will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The first match of the series will be taking place on 2nd August at 2:00 PM IST. 


Team Previews

India

The Indian team put in a brilliant team effort in the recently concluded T20I series. The fact that India whitewashed the home team in the three match series does not underline the comebacks they made in all the three games. The whole unit under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav made comebacks from disadvantageous positions and managed to edge ahead. The team has really shown great character, grit and nerves in the shortest format of international cricket. 

The 'Men in Blue' will be looking to repeat their antics from the T20I series in the ODIs. With the arrival of the 50-over skipper, Rohit Sharma and other stars like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav the unit will feel even stronger. The Indian team will play only 6 ODIs before the Champions Trophy, that is scheduled to take place in February 2025. So, this series will serve as a preparatoy ground for the team ahead of the marquee event. 

Sri Lanka

After the beating that they have got from India in the T20I format, the home team will be desperate to make a strong came back in the ODI series. The most concerning thing for the Sri Lankan team in the T20I format was the way they gave away the momentums in all the three games. Charith Asalanka and his boys will be looking to change things around this time. With the change in the format the home team will be that there is a change in their fortunes. Much like the Indian team, the Sri Lankan team will be looking to use this series as a preparatory ground for the upcoming Champions Trophy in February 2025. 


IND vs SL: Match Details & Live Streaming

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Date & Time August 2, 2:00 PM IST
Venue R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Live broadcast & streaming Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV


IND vs SL: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in general favours the batters. The wicket will bring the spinners into the game as it goes by. As far as the pacers are concerned, the ones who could use their cutter and variations in pace towards the end of the innings could play a crucial role.


IND vs SL: Probable Playing XIs

India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Shiraz, Ehsan Malinga, Asitha Fernando


IND vs SL: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ehsan Malinga, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Mohammed Siraj

India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players


IND vs SL: Winner Prediction

The Indian team is carrying great momentum into the series from the T20Is. They will be looking to build on the form they have and start the series on a strong not. With the kind of cricket they are playing and the overall form that they look to be in, India are the favourites to win the game.