With Rohit Sharma and Charith Asalanka as captains, Team India and Team Sri Lanka are facing off once again in Colombo. The IND vs SL ODI series consists of three matches and one more match will be held.
The second ODI between IND and SL is expected to be more exciting than the first one. The first match ended in a draw with a spectacular performance from Sri Lanka. Ahead of the thrilling encounter, here is the full match preview.
Date and place of the IND vs SL match
The second ODI between IND and SL will be held on Sunday, August 4. The venue of the match will be the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match will start at 2:30 pm IST. The toss will be held at 2:00 pm
IND vs SL Match Preview – 2nd ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024
India
Rohit Sharma leads India in IND vs SL ODI series. Below is the full squad for the visitors.
IND Squadron: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
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Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka team in IND vs SL ODI series. Below is his full squad for the ODI series.
SL Team: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Eshan Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz .
Key battles between IND and SL
Rohit Sharma vs. Maheesh Theekshana
Rohit Sharma has been a dangerous batsman against Sri Lanka and pace bowler Maheesh Theekshana needs to get the better of him as soon as possible.
KL Rahul vs. Wanindu Hasaranga
KL Rahul is a reliable middle-order batsman for the Indian team and can single-handedly turn the tide of the match. Wanindu Hasaranga must stop him if he over-indulges.
Kusal Mendis vs. Arshdeep Singh
Kusal Mendis is a powerful batsman for the team and can make runs all over the field from the start. Fast pacer Arshdeep Singh needs to attack him from the start.
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Key players of IND vs SL
INDIANA- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are key batsmen for the team. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar will be key bowlers for the team.
SL- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis are crucial batsmen while Maheesh Theekshana and Akila Dananjaya are the key spinners of the team.
Weather and pitch report for the IND vs SL match
There is a more than 40% chance of rain in Colombo on Sunday morning and a more than 80% chance of rain in the evening. Therefore, the match is very likely to be affected by rain. The pitch is conducive to spin, but the batsmen always hit hard.
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Conclusion
The second ODI between IND and SL will be an exciting encounter for fans of both teams. Many fans flocked to the stadium and supported Sri Lanka in the T20I series but were devastated to witness their defeats in all the matches. Now, they will be aiming for a different outcome in the ODI series.
