‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma returns as India’s captain, and Virat Kohli also for the first ODI of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2, 2024. The match start time is 2:30 PM IST.
Score: Match tied
India 230 in 47.5 overs – Rohit Sharma 58
Sri Lanka 230/8
Toss update: Sri Lanka wins toss and opts to bat first.
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.
Charith Asalanka has been appointed captain of the Sri Lankan team just before the series begins.
Suryakumar Yadav who steered the Indian side to 3-0 trump in the T20 series has not been selected for the ODI squad.
Ind vs SL live score and ball-by-ball commentary
The probable Indian playing XI is as below
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.
Sri Lanka has selected only three recognized seamers in their squad, as the pitch at this venue traditionally favors spinners.
Dilshan Madushanka has sustained a Grade 2 injury to his left hamstring, and Matheesha Pathirana has injured his shoulder. Ahead of the first game, uncapped fast bowlers Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga were added to the squad.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium tends to favor spin bowlers. It becomes progressively slower throughout the match. Initially, however, the pitch offers a solid batting surface, allowing batsmen to rely on consistent bounce and play their shots with confidence.
As the game progresses, batting conditions deteriorate, making it challenging for batsmen to cope with quality spin.
Live Streaming Details:
The matches will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV website and app.
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Weather Report:
The temperature is anticipated to range from 31°C to 36°C throughout the day. There’s a 78% chance of precipitation and a 47% likelihood of thunderstorms. Thick cloud cover exceeding 90% could lead to significant disruption due to potential rain.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, emphasized that the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka is not merely a practice ground. Despite the challenges, the team aims to play good cricket and achieve positive result.
Match highlights from SonyLIV
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