India’s middle-order has not performed to expectation in the ICC World Cup 2019 which is an area of concern for them. They will be looking to fine-tune this problem when they take on Sri Lanka who have a decent bowling attack. With knock out phase next, the men in blue cannot move forward with everything not patched up. Sri Lanka vs India Cricket Score 44th ODI Match. 

For Sri Lanka, the game marks the end of an eventful campaign where they managed to sneak a few wins. The fans will want their team to bow out on a high with a prize scalp of India. A look at the players to watch out for in the game.  IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of ICC CWC 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 India vs Sri Lanka Encounters!. 

Rohit Sharma

With 4 centuries in the tournament, there is no other batsman who is in a form quite like Rohit Sharma. The Indian vice-captain has two double centuries against Sri Lanka in ODI cricket and with the kind of form he is in, no one would want to bet against him scoring another. That will make him the first man to score 5 centuries in a single World Cup – astonishing feat.

Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been in good touch though a century has eluded him so far in the tournament. He has a spot in with the bowling changes and looked sharp on the field, driving his team forward. He will have to keep his aggression under check though as there is growing risk of him getting banned for two games.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant looks an exciting young prospect and could be India’s answer to the struggles in the middle order. The naturally aggressive Pant loves to take the attack to the opposition and while others around him struggle, he could put his foot on the accelerator. His technique makes him equally adept to playing spinners as pacers which is important in the middle stages.

Lasith Malinga

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, star of the 2007 and 2011 World Cup for his country will be playing his last World Cup match against India. The veteran pacer has rolled back time with a clinical performance against England and Indian will be wary of the threat he possess. With 12 wickets in the tournament so far, he has been the leading wicket taker for his team with an average of 24.25.

Kusal Perera

He has had his issues with consistency but when on a song, Kusal Perera is a delight to watch. He will come up against the likes of Jasprit Bumrah which is an acid test for any batsman these days. If Sri Lanka are to dominate, Kusal Perera needs to score big, especially in the first fifteen overs.

India vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 44 Video Preview

India clearly look favourites to win the game but with Sri Lanka known for creating upsets, the game is well and truly on.

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