IND vs SL Match Preview
From a Dream11 point of view, we think you need to concentrate on the batters from both teams and perhaps go for some of the top Indian bowlers. Sri Lanka has a poor record in the ODI format and its leading bowlers like Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and others struggle.
Shubman Gill has a tremendous record at the top of the order and we think he is a player worth having. Similarly, Virat Kohli is another player that you want in your lineup just because of the sheer success he has had against Sri Lanka in the past.
A batting -heavy approach is the way to go for this match.
Weather Report
There is no rain predicted on match day and the weather should be quite comfortable.
Pitch Report
As far as the pitch goes, expect a batting beauty on which some really high scores can be got. The outfield at this venue will be lightning quick and the size of the boundaries is also quite small.
300 has to be the minimum teams aim for and something around 350 is not out of the question either.
Notable stats
India: Dominant at Home
10 wins in the previous 12 ODI's for India is a fair reflection of just how dominant it has been while playing in home conditions. These stats include a 3-0 victory over South Africa as well.
Team News
There is a lot of selection debate going around but we think Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul will all find a place in the playing eleven for India. As far as Sri Lanka goes, they will pick a team that is very similar to what they had in the T20 internationals.
IND vs SL Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (Wk)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammad Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
SL Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (Wk)
- Dhananjay de Silva
- Avishka Fernando
- Charith Asalanka
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Lahiru Kumara
- Kasun Rajitha
Dream11 Prediction
We have no hesitation in backing India in this match. Not only is India an absolute beast when it comes to playing at home, but it is also just a better ODI team than Sri Lanka. Is that a guarantee of victory? No, after all, cricket is not played on paper. But all things remaining equal, we think India would win 8 out of 10 games against Sri Lanka comfortably.
Top Picks
Shubman Gill - Under pressure to keep his place because of what Ishan Kishan did in the previous match, we expect Gill to answer critics with a big score.
Virat Kohli - His record against Sri Lanka is brilliant and he loves playing ODI cricket. Allowed to play at a more leisurely pace, Kohli could add to his list of centuries.
Pathum Nissanks - One of the best young batters for Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanks is perhaps best suited to this format. He and his opening partner, Kusal Mendis, are two players we would definitely have in our Dream11 team.
IND vs SL Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: V Kohli (VC), D Shanaka, S Iyer, S Gill (C), P Nissanka
All-rounders: D de Silva, W Hasaranga
Bowlers: M Shami, K Yadav, M Siraj
