India vs Sri Lanka ODI series is all set to entertain the cricket fans of both nations. The first IND vs SL ODI will be held at the R. Premadas Stadium in Sri Lanka.
India won the recent T20I series with a 3-0 margin under captain Suryakumar Yadav. Now, Rohit Sharma is all set to lead the team in the ODIs. Below is the full prediction for IND vs SL first ODI.
IND vs SL team analysis
India
Rohit Sharma is holding the reins of the Indian team in the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series. Key members like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav are back in the squad after missing the T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is absent from the series.
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka in the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series. They lost the T20I series 3-0 and will be looking to do better in the series.
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Key factors of IND vs SL
Playing field conditions
The first ODI between IND and SL will be held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The stadium is a high-scoring stadium where the batsmen always rack up big totals. The bowlers also enjoy a good outing.
Shape and fitness
There are no injury cases in the squads of both teams. Shubman Gill missed one match of the T20I series but looks set to be available for the first match. There are no injury cases in the Sri Lanka squad.
Tactical acumen
India- India have a more powerful team than Sri Lanka and have also defeated them in the recent five encounters. With the win in the T20I series, they are confident for the upcoming match.
Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka have the home advantage in the IND vs SL ODI series. They lost the T20I series and will be desperate to win the ODI campaign.
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IND vs SL Match Prediction – 1st ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024
IND vs SL Result Prediction
| Equipment | 1st entry | 2nd entry |
| India | 300-350 | 300-350 |
| Sri Lanka | 250-300 | 200-250 |
Players will make predictions
INDIANA- Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Shubman Gill are some of the key members of the team.
SL- Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana are expected to excel in the match.
IND vs SL Best Hitter Prediction
Who will score more runs for IND in the match? Rohit Sharma or Shreyas Iyer
Who will score more runs for SL in the match? Pathum Nissanka or Kusal Mendis
Best pitcher prediction for IND vs SL
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match? Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Siraj
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match? Matheesha Pathirana or Maheesh Theekshana
Who will win the match?
India is very likely to beat Sri Lanka in the match. Rohit Sharma and Co. have an impressive record at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and Sri Lanka. They will also win the ODI series.
Conclusion
India is much stronger than Sri Lanka in ODIs and has defeated them by huge margins in the last two encounters as well. However, just like the T20I series, the IND vs SL ODI series will be exciting and will entertain the fans to the fullest.