IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024: Match Preview, Head to Heads, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
After the three matches of the T20I 2024 series, India and Sri Lanka will face each other in the 1st ODI. The white ball series began on the 27th of July between the countries starting with the T20 format. The ODIs will have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli post their exit from the shortest format of the cricket. Cricket fans will witness Rohit and Virat play together after their defeat in the ICC World Cup 2023. They will play the game under the keen eyes of the newly-appointed Gautam Gambhir as head coach.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024: Match Details and Head-to-Heads
The first match of the ODI will begin on 2nd August 2024, Friday in R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo at 2:30 PM IST. India and Sri Lanka have played a total of 168 matches. India has achieved 99 victories over the Lankan team, while the latter has defeated India 57 times.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024, Squad news
India
The Indian team is currently ranking first in the ODI charts and is expected to maintain it. After giving their peak performance in the bilateral T20Is, India will venture into the longer format against the hosts. Rohit Sharma will join the team squad as the captain while Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain. The squad includes KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer as the batsman. Virat Kohli’s strokes and Rohit Sharma’s new approach as an aggressor will be an exciting watch. The bowling side includes Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, and Mohd. Siraj.
Sri Lanka
The Lankan Lions rank 7th in the ODI charts. They displayed robust top-order batting during powerplays in the recent T20I 2024 against India. The new squad for the ODIs will be captained by Charith Asalanka. The Sri Lanka Team will include Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama as their batting side. The bowling squad has Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera are the wicketkeepers. The fans can expect a thrilling match between the countries as both teams gear up for the combat.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024, Possible Playing Eleven
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wk)/Rishabh Pant (Wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.
Sri Lanka
Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (Wk), Charith Asalanka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando/Matheesha Pathirana.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is one of the biggest stadiums in Sri Lanka. It has hosted a total of 164 ODI matches, out of these 88 were won by the team who batted first and 65 by those who chose to bowl. The average first-inning score is 231 and the second-inning score is 189. The pitch is balanced and supports both the batsmen and bowlers. The weather forecasts show 31°C with a 78% chance of precipitation.
IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024, LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details
Where to Watch IND vs SL 1st ODI 2024 in India?
Fans in India can watch the game on the Sony Liv app and website and on Sony Sports Network.
