SL vs IND Match Preview

In a surprise development, Sri Lanka beat India, the world's top ODI team, in the series' second match in Colombo, taking a 1-0 lead. With only one game remaining, India must level the series to avoid a discouraging ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's last one-day international series win against India was in 1997, so now is their chance to write a new chapter in their history. 

SL vs IND Match Details

Sri Lanka vs India – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 07th August 2024 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs IND Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	197
Avg 2nd inn score	189
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game. Whoever bats first in this ODI will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

SL vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

SL vs IND Last Five Matches

IND ( India )	W W W L W
SL ( Sri Lanka )	L L L W W

SL vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	IND Won	Tie	NR
Overall	28	11	17	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SL vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube/ Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay

Topmost Picks for SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka enters the series in impressive form, having amassed 287 runs at a strike rate of 168.82 in the LPL. The 34-year-old has a wealth of experience and will be a crucial player for the team.
• Dunith Wellalage – Dunith Wellalage has been a revelation, dominating India both with the bat and ball. He has scores of 67* and 39 in this series and has also picked up 2 wickets at 5.33.

Top Picks – India

• Rohit Sharma – Captain Rohit Sharma has led from the front, slamming two consecutive fifties at his usual brisk pace.
• Axar Patel – Only spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has shown some fight, with scores of 33 and 44. The left-arm spinner has also claimed 3 wickets. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs IND Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis, Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka(VC), Dunith Wellalage, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jeffrey Vandersay

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs IND Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage(C), Washington Sundar(VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jeffrey Vandersay

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rohit Sharma, Dunith Wellalage

Vice-captain – Charith Asalanka, Washington Sundar

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs IND Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka has a chance to make history by winning the series against India. They have been the superior team so far, both in terms of batting and bowling. They may lack firepower, but their batters have persevered and performed admirably. Their bowlers took full advantage of these conditions, making life difficult for India's batters. This will be a chance for the star-studded Indian team to test their abilities. India's bowling has been decent, despite losing the advantage in the two ODIs. Their batters must demonstrate a lot more grit and adapt to the situation. Given how India has performed thus far, the odds are stacked against them. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.