SL vs IND Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 3rd ODI match between SL vs IND?

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Sri Lanka (SL) and India (IND) are all set to continue their ongoing ODI series by facing off in the third and final ODI of the series at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday, August 7. The series began with the first ODI ending in an unfortunate tie, with the Men in Blue facing a batting collapse. The hosts were high in confidence after the opening game and had the same belief walking into the second game. 

Batting first, Charith Asalanka-led side posted a total of 240/9 in their allotted 50-overs. Avishka Fernando and Kamindu Mendis were joint highest scorers with a score of 40. In reply, India started confidently with Rohit Sharma leading from the front. But after Sharma, no other batter could do the job for the visitors which eventually cost them the game and they fell 32 runs short of the target.

Match Details

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The R Premadasa Stadium's pitch initially presents a dry surface favourable to batters. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, potentially giving bowlers an advantage. Spinners, in particular, may find the Colombo pitch beneficial, as it's likely to offer both turn and bounce. The team that wins the toss will look to bat first.

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SL vs IND Head-To-Head Records

SL vs IND Probable Playing 11:

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando.

India:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

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SL vs IND Probable Top Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma could be the best batter in the upcoming third ODI against Sri Lanka. The veteran opener has been in exceptional form, scoring back-to-back fifties. In the first ODI, the 37-year-old scored 58 followed up by 44 ball- 64 in the previous match. Sharma will look to give India another blistering start and will hope to hit a hattrick of fifties. 

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Probable Best Bowler: Jeffrey Vandersay

Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay could be the best bowler in the final ODI against India. In his quota of ten overs in the second ODI, Vandersay recorded his career-best spell and finished with the figures of 6/33. The leg spinner demolished the strong Indian batting line-up and helped his side secure their first win of the series. 

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Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

Scenario 1

Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first

PP Score: 45-55

Score: 235-245

India to win the match

Scenario 2

India win the toss and opt to bat first

PP score: 65-75

Score: 245-255

India to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.