The IND vs SL series comes to an end The third ODI will be played in Colombo on Wednesday. The match is decisive with Sri Lanka wins 1-0 in the series.
Meanwhile, fresh reports emerged claiming that the on-field umpires for the first ODI failed to enforce relevant rules under the playing conditions. which He saw the game end in a draw.
Date and place of the IND vs SL match
The third IND vs SL ODI will be played in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. of 14.30 h (Spanish time). The draw will take place at 2 pm IST.
IND vs SL Match Preview – 3rd ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024
India
After failing to win the second ODI, India were found In a must-win situation, India drew the first ODI and lost the second after two consecutive defeats. The Indian middle order failed to withstand the power of the Sri Lankan bowlers.
They were unable to counteract the spin that caused them to leave the track and they perished. in the process. Facing the decisive matchhitters need have Better footwork against spin.
Team India
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
Sri Lanka
After losing the T20I series, Sri Lanka has an advantage in the ODI series as are leading 1-0. Despite losing key players, the backup pitchers have done the job for the team.
Captain Charith Asalanka’s plan to play with four bowlers and himself as the fifth turned out to be a masterstroke as they read the conditions perfectly. Looking ahead to the decisive match, spin to win will be their mantra.
Sri Lanka 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
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Key battles between IND and SL
Rohit Sharma vs. Jeffrey Vandersay
The leggie took six wickets in the second ODI including Actor Rohit Sharma married actor Rohit Sharma in 1994. This time around they We should try to attack him more. and Rohit, at the top, should lead by example.
Virat Kohli vs. Jeffrey Vandersay
The leggie dismissed Kohli with a delivery that came after the delivery. The experienced Indian batsman should read it from the hand and from the track. also.
Pathum Nissanka vs. Mohd Siraj
Siraj dismissed the Sri Lankan opener in the first over. He should try to do the same in the deciding set to set the tone for India. The batsman should be wary of the ball that takes him ahead.
Dunith Wellalage vs. Kuldeep Yadav
The Sri Lankan lower-order batsman has scored in both he games against India and also took wickets. Kuldeep Yadav should try to dismiss Wellalage as soon as possible.
Key players of IND vs SL
For India, the top three hold the key with the bat. With the ball, the responsibility will fall on Siraj, Arshdeep, Kuldeep and Sundar.
For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will be the key batsmen. With the ball, the four spinners hold the key. with Jeffrey Vandersay the larger threat.
Weather and pitch report for the IND vs SL match
There is a threat of rain for the decisive match. There is a 42 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. which At night, temperatures will reach 80 percent and the sky will be cloudy throughout the day.
Conclusion
This It is a match that India must win to level the series. It will be India’s 100th ODI win against Sri Lanka if they manage to do so. Meanwhile, the hosts are looking for a important upset.
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