In the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, aims to avoid their first series loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years. The match start time is 2:30 PM IST.
India 92/6 in 14 overs.
Score: SL 248/7 in 50 overs
Toss update: Sri Lanka wins the toss and decides to bat first.
India has won the last 10 ODI series against Sri Lanka, but that record is in danger of collapsing on Wednesday.
Under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, they’re faced with a crucial decision: field their strongest XI or experiment ahead of the next major ICC tournament, which is just six months away.
Ind vs SL tv channels and live stream
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A nail-biter to end the series 🥶
The #MenInBlue look for redemption as they hope to tie the series and go home with pride and honour 🔥
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Team news
As we can see the Indian middle-order literally panicked in the middle-overs and failed to even touch the ball most of the time resulting in five LBWs.
During Tuesday’s practice session, Rohit Sharma attended but didn’t bat. Rishabh Pant had a go at hitting the ball against the spinners in the nets. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul had extensive practice sessions. However, neither Mohammed Siraj nor Arshdeep Singh bowled.
India faces a delightful conundrum: stick with the tried-and-tested Dube or unleash the spin wizardry of Parag. Perhaps they’ll even surprise us by shaking things up and giving Dube the new ball! Regardless, it’s a fascinating
Given Sri Lanka’s unbeaten record in this series, it’s probable that they’ll maintain the same playing XI from Sunday. Additionally, Dunith Wellalage might see a promotion in the batting order.
Jeffrey Vandersay, the Sri Lankan spinner, reflected on his performance in the second ODI: “Coming out of a layoff, there was a lot of pressure. The wicket offered assistance, and I focused on hitting the right areas. Getting that first wicket boosted my confidence, and luckily, I managed to take six wickets.
Pitch and weather
At the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, you can expect yet another low-scoring cricket match with favorable conditions for spinners. The weather is likely to be pleasant, with a slight cloudy cover in the skies during the afternoon.
Match highlights from SonyLIV
What a debut for Riyan Parag 🔥
Knocks Wellalage off with a classic off-spinner's delivery 🤩
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Maiden ODI wicket for Riyan Parag ⭐
And a celebration worthy for that special moment 🤠
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A brilliant catch from Shubman Gill, as Kusal Mendis walks back 🤯
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Rohit Sharma gets off to a flyer 👊
A perfect start for 🇮🇳
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Another classy hit from the HITMAN 🎯
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