India Likely Playing XI for 1st ODI 2024 vs Sri Lanka: Check Predicted Indian 11 for IND vs SL Match in Colombo
The India men's cricket team is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian team will mark the return of players such as skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer.
India national cricket team is all set to play against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The IND vs SL 1st ODI match will begin from 02:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and both teams will look forward to winning the match and gaining a lead in the series. The 'Men in Blue' are coming into the ODI series after whitewashing the hosts in the T20I series by 3-0 and they will be wanting to repeat the same performance in the 50-over series. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team will have a lot at stake as they will hope to defeat India after disappointment in the T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Other Indian Cricketers Have Fun-Filled Fielding Practice Session Under the Watch Of New Coach Gautam Gambhir Ahead of IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 (Watch Video).
India will mark the return of skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer in the IND vs SL ODI series. Rohit being the captain of the side will certainly be opening the innings whereas his partner is expected to be vice-captain Shubman Gill. Kohli is very likely to play at number three whereas Shreyas Iyer may bat at number four. The team management will have to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant at number five and the spot of wicketkeeper-batsman. Looking at Pant's form, he is expected to get a chance in the playing XI. Virat Kohli Looks Angrily at Fan Who Chants 'Chokli' At Him During Training Ahead of IND vs SL ODI Series 2024, Video Goes Viral.
Riyan Parag may get a chance to play at number six in the absence of all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel are very likely to get a chance as all-rounders in the playing XI and they can play at number seven and eight. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will be leading the Indian attack whereas the other two bowlers can be Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed.
India Playing XI for 1st ODI 2024 Against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed
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