IND vs SL 1st ODI: Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

IND vs SL, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]IND vs SL, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]

India (IND) will take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the first of the three match ODI series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match will be played on August 2nd, at 2:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 


IND vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

India and Sri Lanka have played 168 ODI games against each other. India have been the dominant side with 99 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 57 games.

Stats
Matches
India Won
Sri Lanka Won
Tied
No Result
Overall
1689957111
At R Premadasa Stadium41191606
Last 10 Matches109100



IND vs SL Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in general provides a good batting surface. This being a One Day game we can expect the wear and tear to take toll with the progress of the game. The spinners are expected to come in the game in the later stages. The pacers bowling in the death need to use their variations in pace and length to be successful. 

 Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • The batters at the top of the order will get the best batting conditions as the ball will be coming on nicely to the bat when it is new. So, top order batters from both the sides along with middle-order batters who can graft their innings and also play spin well will be good picks. 
  • As far as the bowlers are concerned, the spinners look like the safest choices. However, along with the spinners try and include death over specialist pacers in your fantasy XIs. 
 

IND vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips

India heavy fantasy XI

  • Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have good records at the R. Premadasa Stadium and will be safe choices as far as the fantasy contests are concerned. 
  • In case of the bowlers, Mohammed Siraj can be a good choice. Barring Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav can also be a good option to keep in the fantasy XIs. 

Sri Lanka heavy fantasy XI

  • Pathum Nissanka looked in a good touch during the T20Is. Besides his current form, Nissanka also enjoys the ODI format and hence will be one of the safest choices from the Sri Lanka side. 
  • Besides Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis can also be good picks for the match. 

IND vs SL Winner Prediction

India are carrying a great momentum into the longer format series. They have given a top-notch performance in the T20Is and will be looking to repeat the same in the ODIs. Beisdes, the India side will be boosted by the presence of some of their experienced blokes. However, it is a change of the venue and also the format that will give heart to the Sri Lankan team. They will be looking improve on their show from the T20I series. Expect a close game between the two sides as they look to take the lead in the series. But India will hold an advantage going into the game. 


IND vs SL Top Player Picks

Virat Kohli (IND)

The Indian maverick is back into the side for the ODI format. Virat Kohli has a great record at the R.Premadasa Stadium and he will be looking to build on that. Besides his good numbers at the ground, Kohli is master of this format and that makes him one of the top picks for the fantasy contests of this game.


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Kuldeep Yadav (IND)

The wicket at the R. Premadasa Stadium will offer some help to the spinners with the progress of the match. In this case, one of India's biggest trump card could be their left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. If he gets his rhythm early in the game, Yadav could turn out to be one of the highest point earners for this match. 


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Pathum Nissanka (SL)

The Sri Lankan oepner is one of the steadiest batters and consistent run-scorers for his team. Pathum Nissanka enjoys the ODI format and his current form is also good. So, Nissanka looks like one of the top choices from the Sri Lankan side. 

Sadeera Samarawickrama (SL)

This Sri Lankan middle-order batter is one of the most important cogs in the Sri Lankan ODI set up. Sadeera Samarawickrama's ability to manouver himselft through the middle overs makes him one of the most prized assests of the Sri Lankan team in this format and a top pick for this match. 


IND vs SL Differential Picks

Mohammed Siraj (IND)

This Indian pacer has not been in the best of forms in the recent times. However, ODI is a format that Mohammed Siraj enjoys better than the T20Is. Siraj also has a good record against Sri Lanka and could prove to be lethal with the new ball on his day. 

Wanindu Hasaranga (SL)

This Sri Lankan all-rounder struggled to find rhythm during the recently concluded T20I series against India. However, Wanindu Hasaranga can prove to be dangerous if he gets his rhythm going. He also gives you an opportunity to score points in both innings of the game. 


IND vs SL Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the predicted playing XIs for the two teams, a 1-5-1-4 or a 2-4-1-4 combination might be rewarding for the game. 


IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Mohammed Siraj

India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players


IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill
All-rounder: Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ehsan Malinga, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Sadeera Samarawickrama

India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players