SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for India Tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI
India, with its dominant head-to-head record, is favored to win, but Sri Lanka’s recent form indicates it could be a close contest.
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After sealing the T20I series by 3-0, the Men in Blue will aim to continue their winning run with the first ODI against Sri Lanka (SL) on August 2 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The forthcoming series marks the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli for the first time since India's T20 World Cup 2024 win in Barbados. Meanwhile, the hosts of India's ODI World Cup 2023 stars, with the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, will also mark their comeback in the 50-over format.
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Team India (IND) will be locking horns against Sri Lanka in the three matches of the ODI series starting in Colombo on Friday. Team India will be favorites heading into the series after sweeping the T20I leg 3-0. The Men in Blue are currently ranked number one in the ODI rankings, whereas the Lanka Lions are at number seven.
As the team gears up for the ODI series, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Team India's formidable line-up and recent success against Sri Lanka in the T20Is set the stage for an intense battle between the two Asian giants.
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.
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Match Information
Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI
India tour of Sri Lanka, 2 Aug 2024, Fri, 2:30 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Broadcast
Sony Sports Network
Live Stream
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Weather Report
Clouds
27.9°C
Players Stats in current Series
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
137 Runs
3 Matches
Rohit Sharma
IND - bat
157 Runs
3 Matches
Kusal Perera
SL - wk
119 Runs
3 Matches
Avishka Fernando
SL - bat
137 Runs
3 Matches
Kusal Mendis
SL - wk
99 Runs
3 Matches
Dunith Wellalage
SL - all
108 Runs
3 Matches
Suryakumar Yadav
IND - bat
200.00
3 Matches
Rohit Sharma
IND - bat
141.44
3 Matches
Axar Patel
IND - all
200.00
2 Matches
Riyan Parag
IND - bat
115.38
1 Match
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL - all
200.00
1 Match
Dunith Wellalage
SL - all
104.85
3 Matches
Ravi Bishnoi
IND - bowl
6 Wkts
3 Matches
Jeffrey Vandersay
SL - bowl
8 Wkts
2 Matches
Matheesha Pathirana
SL - bowl
5 Wkts
3 Matches
Dunith Wellalage
SL - all
7 Wkts
3 Matches
Washington Sundar
IND - all
4 Wkts
1 Match
Charith Asalanka
SL - bat
6 Wkts
3 Matches
Rinku Singh
IND - bat
3.00
3 Matches
Charith Asalanka
SL - bat
2.86
3 Matches
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL - all
4.25
1 Match
Kuldeep Yadav
IND - bowl
3.40
3 Matches
Suryakumar Yadav
IND - bat
5.00
3 Matches
Shivam Dubey
IND - all
3.80
3 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, L Kumara, PM Liyanagamage, SSD Arachchige, A Dananjaya
Bench : D Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, AM Fernando, A Fernando, C Karunaratne, KNM Fernando, K Perera, S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, JF Vandersay, M Shiraz, Eshan Malinga
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
45%
Pace Bowling
55%
Spin Bowling
50%
Batting Pitch
232
Average Score
50%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Washington Sundar IND | ALL
Sundar’s versatility as an all-rounder makes him a valuable asset. His off-spin bowling and ability to contribute with the bat in the lower order add depth to India’s squad. He is also known for his composure under pressure.
Pramod Madushan SL | BOWL
Madushan’s pace and ability to swing the ball make him a promising prospect for Sri Lanka. His knack for taking crucial wickets and maintaining a good economy rate will be pivotal for Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Virat Kohli IND | BAT
Virat Kohli is unarguably rated amongst the three greatest batters in ODI cricket history along with Tendulkar and Viv Richards and has a great record against Sri Lanka with an average of 63.3 and 10 hundreds against them!
Shubman Gill IND | BAT
Gill is known for his solid technique and ability to play both pace and spin effectively. His performances in domestic cricket and the IPL have showcased his potential to be a mainstay in India’s top order.
Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL
As an all-rounder, Hasaranga’s batting in the lower order can be pivotal. Hasaranga has bagged 84 wickets in 53 ODIs and is a big wicket-taker in the format. He will be crucial in the middle overs.
Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL
With his unique bowling style and ability to extract turn, Theekshana can be a game-changer in the middle overs.
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Matheesha Pathirana
SL | BOWL
Dilshan Madushanka
SL | BOWL
Must Pick for Fantasy
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest openers ever in ODI cricket history who rose to the pinnacle in the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. He also has a fine record against Sri Lanka with an average of 45.5 and 6 hundreds!
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is a big wicket-taker in ODI cricket with a stupendous record in the format. He has picked 168 wickets in 100 appearances for India at an average of 26.01, strike rate of 30.8 and economy of 5.05!
Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka has a fine record for Sri Lanka in ODI cricket and will be crucial at the top of the order. He has been in fine form in ODIs with an aggregate of 1648 runs in 35 matches since 2023 at an average of 53.16 and strike rate of 95.64 with 5 hundreds.
Last Updated On - Aug 2 2024 12:09 PM
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