ICC World Cup 2019: Match 44, India vs Sri Lanka – India’s Predicted Playing XI

India bounced back in style against Bangladesh after their defeat against host England. The Men in Blues will look to keep the momentum when they face Sri Lanka on July 6 (Saturday) at the Headingley in Leeds.

The batsmen have backed up the bowlers well as India have looked dominant in this tournament. However, the form of MS Dhoni will keep them on toes as he has struggled to get going in this tournament. The former India skipper will look to hit the strides before the knockout starts. Virat Kohli will look to bring in Kuldeep Yadav and give him some game time to gain the confidence before the semifinal tie.

India is likely to make only one change from their winning combination against Bangladesh for their game against Sri Lanka.

Here is the predicted playing XI of India for Match No. 44 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds:

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ROHIT SHARMA

KL RAHUL

KL Rahul has blown hot and cold in this World Cup. He played a fine knock against Bangladesh and will look to carry on the momentum against Sri Lanka in the knockout stages for India.

VIRAT KOHLI

Virat Kohli has been the most consistent run-scorer for India in the last few years and the in the World Cup, it is no different. The Indian skipper will have to keep doing the job as they look to beat Sri Lanka and move to the semifinals swiftly.

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RISHABH PANT

Rishabh Pant has settled the debates surrounding the no four spots. He has played two good knocks and made a significant impact immediately. Pant will have to keep on the job and cement his berth in the ODI team.

MS DHONI

MS Dhoni has struggled in this World Cup with the bat and has attracted a lot of criticisms for his slow innings. Dhoni who is playing his last mega tournament will be desperate to score big before bowing out.

DINESH KARTHIK

Dinesh Karthik has been sitting on the wings mostly in this World Cup. The experienced cricketer will look to impress the management with a quickfire knock in the dead-rubber against Sri Lanka and seal a berth in the playing XI.

HARDIK PANDYA

Hardik Pandya has been doing a fair job with the bat chipping with quick runs. He also produced an excellent performance in the last game against Bangladesh with the ball. They dynamic all-rounder will have to keep up the work he has been doing so far for India in the World Cup.

BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a swift return from injury and looked good in the last game. The pacer will look to fine-tune his skills before the knockout stages of the tournament commence.

KULDEEP YADAV

Kuldeep Yadav missed the last game against Bangladesh. He has had minimal impact in the World Cup so far. The young spinner needs to come to his best sooner than later if India want to return home with their third ICC World Cup trophy.

YUZVENDRA CHAHAL

Yuzvendra Chahal started the World Cup in an excellent note, but gradually his form went down. Chahal will be desperate to pick some wickets against Sri Lanka and gain his confidence back before the semifinals.

JASPRIT BUMRAH

Jasprit Bumrah has entered the tournament as the top-ranked ODI bowler and is living upto the expectations. He has bowled with great authority and has been impeccable with his line and length. The young fast bowler will aim to bowl with the same intensity and make his first World Cup for India memorable.