R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report For IND vs SL 2nd ODI

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On Sunday, India will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams played a neck-to-neck contest in the series opener, which ended in a nail-biting tie. 

Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a respectable 230-run total, riding on magnificent fifties from Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage. In response, India had a great start to their innings, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a blistering half-century. 

However, after the skipper's departure, the Men in Blue crumbled like a pack of cards, finishing on 230 all out, despite Shivam Dube's valiant knock. 

Considering both teams' fighting spirit, we anticipate another cracking encounter in the second ODI. So, as the stage gets set, let's see how the surface at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will behave throughout the contest. 


R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report

The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to favour the bowlers more than the batters. The new ball bowlers got a hint of seam movement in the first game, especially under the lights. 

Although the bounce was even, spinners from both sides wreaked havoc in the middle overs, capitalising on significant turn off the deck. 

So, expect tough batting conditions in the second ODI as well. The spinners, including the Lankan all-rounders, Asalanka, Wellalage and Hasaranga, will be crucial from the fantasy perspective. 

The top-order batters will be key, as they must exploit the field restrictions in the power play to score brisk runs against the new ball, which travels much quicker than the old ball. 

Historically, batting gets difficult in Colombo as the day progresses. So, with a dry strip on offer, the toss-winner will likely bat first and score 250-260 runs, which could be a winning total at this venue.