The second ODI of the series between India and Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India, after a surprising tie in the first ODI, will be looking to bounce back and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Match Details:
- Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Broadcast: Sony Sports Network (TV), SonyLIV (Streaming)
India Preview:
India possesses a formidable batting lineup led by the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill. Their bowling attack, featuring the experienced Mohammad Siraj and the ever-improving Kuldeep Yadav, offers a deadly combination.
Sri Lanka Preview:
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will be high on confidence after a thrilling tie in the first ODI. Their batting, anchored by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, showed promise. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, will need to be disciplined to contain the Indian batters.
IND vs SL Squad
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (wk), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana
India ODI Stats and History
Total Match Played = 1056
Won = 559
Loss = 443
No Result = 44
Tie = 10
Sri Lanka ODI Stats and History
Total Match Played = 921
Won = 421
Loss = 454
No Result = 40
Tie = 6
India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 169
India won = 99
Sri Lanka won = 57
No Result = 11
Tied = 2
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly track, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first to post a competitive total.
Weather Forecast:
The weather is expected to be clear, with no interruptions due to rain.
Score Prediction:
If India Bat First: 269+
If Sri Lanka Bat First: 220+
Winning Chances?
India winning chances are 69% in this match
Sri Lanka winning chances are 31% in this match
Match Prediction:
India, with their superior squad depth and overall experience, are still favorites to win the match. However, Sri Lanka, buoyed by their performance in the first ODI, cannot be ruled out.
Our Winner: India Will Win
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