IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match in Colombo
Harshit Rana will most likely be making his debut in the first match of the ODI series. Experienced bowlers Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and more will be a big help for the youngster. Batting powerhouses Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play a major role.
The India National Cricket Team after whitewashing the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in the three-match T20I series will now be looking for a positive start in the ODI series. Some of the players from both India and Sri Lanka squads have been replaced. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and others have joined the squad. Rohit Sharma will be leading the squad in this three-match ODI series. Rohit Sharma Deletes Photo on Instagram Which Fans Claimed Was Photoshopped To Hide His Tummy.
The Sri Lanka squad were not up to the mark in the T20I series. Their batters did not have any consistent performances and the same goes on for their bowlers as they were unable to restrict the runs coming in from the batters of India. On their home, Sri Lanka will have an advantage one more time but it will be interesting to see how and if they use it against the visitors India.
Harshit Rana will most likely be making his debut in the first match of the ODI series. Experienced bowlers Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and more will be a big help for the youngster. Batting powerhouses Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play a major role. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will also be returning to India's ODI side after they got dropped for the T20 World Cup earlier this year. IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024, Colombo Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for India vs Sri Lanka Match at R Premadasa Stadium.
IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record in ODI Matches
India and Sri Lanka have been against each other a total of 168 times in the ODI format in which India has grabbed 99 wins and Sri Lanka have won 57 matches.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Key Players
| Rohit Sharma |
| Pathum Nissanka |
| Virat Kohli |
| Charith Asalanka |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| Maheesh Theekshana |
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Key Battles
The key battles in the IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 match will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking on the bowlers of Sri Lanka. Other than this battle, it will be interesting to see the battle between the batting lineup of Sri Lanka and Harshit Rana.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Venue and Match Timing
India National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team 1st match in the three-match ODI series will be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 2 (Friday). The IND vs SL game has a scheduled start time of 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). For IND vs SL match viewing options scroll down.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Live Telecast and Online Streaming
Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series in India and will telecast the match live on its channels, Fans can tune into Sony Sports 5/HD for English commentary and Sony Sports 3/HD for Hindi commentary. The IND vs SL will also be available on Sony Sports 4/HD Tamil and Telegu TV channels. For the IND vs SL, live-streaming viewing option fans can tune into the SonyLIV app and website.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 Likely Playing XI
India National Cricket Team: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nishan Madushka (wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando
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