India tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs IND, 1st ODI

Preview

With the T20I series firmly in their pocket, Team India is set for the impending ODI fixtures against Sri Lanka. The return of the stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma makes the Indian lineup strong, and the team is on track to get its act together ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The six-match ODI series will have three matches that will see India face Sri Lanka, then another three against England, going into valuable championship preparation. India would be very keen to test the depth of the middle-order, which will feature the experienced duo of Kohli and Rohit alongside in-form KL Rahul and promising youngster Riyan Parag.

The addition of the all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been impressive in the shorter formats, will further the balance on the Indian side. Much attention will also be focused on the bowling attack of the team, with the likes of Mohammed Siraj expected to play a huge role. Siraj recently did well against the same opposition in Sri Lanka, turning in match-winning performances in the finals of the World Series and Asia League.

Whereas Sri Lanka will bank on the promise their top-order has shown off late and test the Indian team. The series thus sets itself out to be an enthralling encounter as the two subcontinental giants go head-to-head in pursuit of ODI supremacy.

Match Details

Match: SL vs IND, 1st ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Date: Friday, August 02, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is relatively on the slower side. There will be some early assistance for quicks, but again, the surface will get slower as the game progresses. The middle overs are going to be dominated by the spinners as well since the ball will turn and grip on this surface. On this pitch, batters who are deft enough to handle both spin and slower deliveries will excel.

The weather in Colombo will be cloudy during the game, and at some point, there are chances that thunderstorms might disrupt the proceedings. So, there can either be a delayed start to the game or a shortened contest due to the weather conditions.

Key points:

- Slow pitch that will favour spinners as the game goes on

- Some early assistance for fast bowlers

Batting will be a test, more so against spin.

Overcast conditions with the threat of thunderstorms; the match duration could be affected by this

SL vs IND Squads 

SL: Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Eshan Malinga

IND: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana

SL vs IND Probable Playing XIs

SL: 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 Karunaratnea

IND: 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.

Match Prediction

We are backing India to win this encounter and go one up in this three-match series. 

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