SL vs IND, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Sri Lanka vs India 2024

Sri Lanka all face each other directly India in the first match of the three-match ODI series at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 02. India will look to continue their winning streak in the T20I series where they cleaned up the hosts. The Islanders, on the other hand, are hoping to put their T20I disappointment behind them and start the ODI series on a positive note. A strong performance in the first game could set the tone for the rest of the series, providing an opportunity to gain confidence and momentum.

SL vs IND 2024, 1st ODI: Match details

• Date and time: August 02; 09:00 am GMT/ 02:30 pm local/ 02:30 pm IST
• Location: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch in R. Premadasa Stadium usually provides favorable conditions for the batsmen at the start of the match, gradually favoring the spinners as the match progresses. This position usually ensures a balanced competition between bat and ball. Chasing the target on this pitch can be a challenge, so the captain who wins the toss may prefer to bat first.

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction Pick:

• Wickets: KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis
• Hitters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Pathum Nissanka
• Rounders: Axar Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Option 1: Virat Kohli (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
Option 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Kuldeep Yadav (vc)

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SL vs IND Dream11 Predictions:

Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Sadeera Samarawickarma, Kamindu Mendis

SL vs IND Dream11 squad for today’s match (Aug 02, 09:00 am GMT):

Teams:

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamishandush Manjandiyas , Eshan Malinga

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