New Delhi: Team India will face Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI on Friday, August 2. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action for the first time after winning the T20 World Cup 2024.
The Men in Blue won the T20I series against Sri Lanka by 3-0 under the new captain Suryakumar Yadav. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are also back in the team after a long time. KL Rahul did an incredible job in Rishabh Pant’s absence and both are strong contenders for the wicket-keeper’s slot.
After the ODI World Cup 2023, The Men in Blue played only three ODI matches, all under the leadership of KL Rahul. Many big Indian players including Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have been rested for the ODI series. Rohit Sharma and Co. will only play six ODI matches before the Champions Trophy 2024 and will look to win the series against Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan team is struggling with injury issues as the fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka were ruled out due to injuries. The uncapped fast bowlers Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga are included in the team.
Squads
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Eshan Malinga
When will the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka be played?
The 1st ODI will be played on Friday, August 2.
What time will the India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI begin?
The 1st ODI will begin at 02:30 PM IST with the toss scheduled at 02:00 PM IST.
Where will the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka be played?
The 1st ODI will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI on television in India?
The 1st ODI will be live-telecasted on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the online streaming of the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka?
The 1st ODI can be streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.
Weather Report
According to Accuweather, The match will be interrupted due to the thunderstorms and rain in the evening. There are 78 per cent chance of rain and the temperature will be around 29 to 30 Degrees Celsius.
Head to Head
India and Sri Lanka have played 168 ODI matches against each other. Team India have won 99 and Sri Lanka have won 57.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Colombo offers a lot of support for the spin bowlers. But fast bowlers are likely to be effective early during the innings. In the last 5 years, 82% of teams winning the toss decided to bat first.
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