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CLAIM NOWSri Lanka vs India, SL vs IND 2024, Today Match Prediction 02 August 2024
SL vs IND Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bat first
Match tied
India have maintained an unbeaten streak against Sri Lanka in their last six ODIs.
- The highest run chase achieved at the R. Premadasa Stadium is Sri Lanka’s 292-4 against Australia in 2022.
- Sri Lanka's biggest challenge would be to avoid any batting collapse. They had three such collapses in the recent T20I series.
- Rain might hamper the match and we may get a shortened contest.
India are clear favorites to emerge victorious in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead.
| Tournament: | India tour of Sri Lanka, Oneday, 2024 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.5°C|Patchy rain nearby |
SL vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
The stage is set for another India versus Sri Lanka ODI spectacle, with the three-match series kicking off on Friday at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium. Fresh from a clean sweep of the T20I series, India are strong favorites for the ODIs. The return of star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma further bolsters their chances against the hosts. India have recently dominated Sri Lanka in ODIs, and the trend is expected to continue in this series.
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Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka have a massive challenge on their hands as they take on a very strong Indian side at home. They have been able to beat India only once across 12 ODIs and will need to punch above their weights to have any chance in this series.
Asalanka has been appointed as the new captain, and he will be looking to lead from the front.
As the team seeks to regroup and rebuild, the top-order batting trio of Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, and Kusal Mendis will be crucial in providing a solid platform. Nissanka looked in exceptional form in the T20I series against India, scoring 137 runs in 3 innings at an average of 45.66. He will be backing himself to do well in the ODIs as well.
Meanwhile, the middle order will be anchored by the versatile duo of Akila Dananjaya and Kamindu Mendis, who are expected to contribute both with the bat and the ball.
The onus of Sri Lanka's bowling department will largely rest on the shoulders of their spin twins, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Theekshana has been in excellent touch in limited-overs cricket and should trouble India’s batters.
Sri Lanka has suffered another setback, with fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka sidelined due to injuries for the ODI series. This follows the absences of Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara. To address the depleted pace attack, Sri Lanka has called up uncapped seamers Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga to the squad.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohamed Shiraz/Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage/Chamika Karunaratne
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Charith Asalanka, Akila Dananjaya, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Wanidu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Mohamed Shiraz
India Preview
The Indian ODI squad boasts the return of several high-profile players absent from the T20I series, including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav. Additionally, the series marks the ODI debut for Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, and Harshit Rana.
Rohit and Virat both haven’t played ODI cricket since the 2023 World Cup and will be eager to get back into the groove in preparation for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy. Both these batting stalwarts have a great record against Sri Lanka. Kohli has amassed 2,594 runs against them in 51 innings at an average of 63.26 and a strike rate of 93.91. He has 10 hundreds and 12 fifties versus Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, Rohit has amassed 1,864 runs against them at 45.46, including two big double-hundreds.
Shreyas Iyer, who made 530 runs at 66.25 in the 2023 World Cup, will also be a vital cog in India’s middle-order, along with KL Rahul.
With Hardik Pandya being unavailable, the management is likely to go with Riyan Parag as the all-rounder and the finisher. Parag recently impressed in the T20I series with his batting and ability to bowl crucial overs of spin in the middle. He will be quite handy on this surface.
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is the lone slow bowling option, with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace battery. The duo share a formidable record, having each taken more than 40 wickets in this format in the previous year.
Arshdeep Singh, a T20I specialist with a five-wicket ODI haul against South Africa to his name, and uncapped Harshit Rana are expected to complete the pace bowling unit.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana.
India Actual Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium is on the slower side. There will be some zip for the fast bowlers early on, but it will become slower as the game progresses. Spinners will dominate the proceedings throughout the middle stage as the ball is expected to turn and grip. Batters who can handle spinners and slower balls will excel on this surface.
The weather in Colombo during the match will be cloudy, with chances of thunderstorms disrupting the proceedings at some point. This means we might have a delayed start to the match or a shortened contest.
SL vs IND Pitch Report
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Batting Conditions
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The average first innings score at the R. Premadasa Stadium is only 225. This shows this isn’t a high-scoring venue. However, with India’s star-studded batting lineup, you can expect a big total if they bat first. In fact, the highest total on this ground is India’s massive 375-5 against Sri Lanka in 2017. They won that game by 168 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
With rain expected to disrupt proceedings during the match, both captains are likely to field first after winning the toss. In case of a reduced target, batting second will be really helpful.
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Winning Prediction
Sri Lanka's recent T20 whitewash at home would have left the team in a state of disarray. Repeated batting collapses after being in a position of strength would have severely impacted player morale, making them vulnerable as they prepare to lock horns with India once again. Let’s not forget that Sri Lanka have failed to beat India in the last six ODIs.
India, on the other hand, look stronger with the return of many key players. Their well-rounded batting lineup, coupled with the potent threat of Kuldeep Yadav, gives them a significant advantage. Considering the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, India are expected to emerge victorious in the opening ODI.
India are clear favorites to emerge victorious in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead.
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