IND vs SL Match Preview- 2nd ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024

With Rohit Sharma and Charith Asalanka as skippers, the Indian Team and the Sri Lanka Team collide with each other once again in Colombo. The IND vs SL ODI series comprises three matches and one more game will take place.

The IND vs SL 2nd ODI is expected to be more exciting than the first one. The first game ended in a tie with a stunning show by Sri Lanka. Ahead of the thrilling encounter, below is the complete preview of the match.

IND vs SL Date and Venue

The IND vs SL 2nd ODI takes place on Sunday, August 4. The venue of the match is R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match begins at 2:30 PM IST. The toss takes place at 2 PM.

IND vs SL Match Preview- 2nd ODI, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024

India

Rohit Sharma leads India in the IND vs SL ODI series. Below is the full squad of the visitors.

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

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Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka is the captain of the Sri Lanka Team in the IND vs SL ODI series. Below is their full squad for the ODI series.

SL Squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Eshan Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz.

IND vs SL Key Battles

Rohit Sharma vs Maheesh Theekshana

Rohit Sharma has been a dangerous batsman against Sri Lanka and spinner Maheesh Theekshana needs to outplay him as soon as possible.

KL Rahul vs Wanindu Hasaranga

KL Rahul is a reliable middle-order batsman for the Indian team and can twist the match on his own. Wanindu Hasaranga needs to stop him if he goes big.

Kusal Mendis vs Arshdeep Singh

Kusal Mendis is a powerful batsman for the side and can smack runs over the park at the start. Pacer Arshdeep Singh needs to attack him at the start itself.

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IND vs SL Key Players

IND- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are key batters for the side. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar will be key spinners for the team.

SL- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Kusal Mendis are crucial batters while Maheesh Theekshana and Akila Dananjaya are key spinners for the side.

IND vs SL Weather And Pitch Report

There is more than a 40% chance of rain in Colombo on Sunday morning and more than 80% chance of rain at night. Hence, the match is highly likely to be affected by rain. The pitch is spin-friendly but batters always smack big knocks.

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Conclusion

The IND vs SL 2nd ODI will be a thrilling encounter for fans of both teams. Many fans came to the stadium and supported Sri Lanka in the T20I series but they were devastated to witness their defeats in all matches. Now, they aspire for a different result in the ODI series.