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This prediction will analyze the SL vs IND fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Injury Updates for 1st ODI of India tour of Sri Lanka 2024. After sealing the T20I series by 3-0, the Men in Blue will aim to continue their winning run with the first ODI against Sri Lanka on August 2 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The forthcoming series marks the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli for the first time since India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win in Barbados. Meanwhile, the hosts of India’s ODI World Cup 2023 stars, with the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, will also mark their comeback in the 50-over format.
Team India will be locking horns against Sri Lanka in the three matches of the ODI series starting in Colombo on Friday. Team India will be favorites heading into the series after sweeping the T20I leg 3-0. The Men in Blue are currently ranked number one in the ODI rankings, whereas the Lanka Lions are at number seven.
As the team gears up for the ODI series, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Team India’s formidable line-up and recent success against Sri Lanka in the T20Is set the stage for an intense battle between the two Asian giants.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Match Information
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka(C), SSD Arachchige, PHKD Mendis, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, K Mendis, M Theekshana, L Kumara, PM Liyanagamage, A Dananjaya
Bench: D Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, AM Fernando, A Fernando, C Karunaratne, KNM Fernando, K Perera, S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, JF Vandersay, M Shiraz, Eshan Malinga
India
Rohit Sharma(C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, KL Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Bench: R Parag, S Dubey, KK Ahmed, H Rana
Injury News- From the Sri Lanka camp, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka will not take part in the ODI series as the players have sustained injuries. The Selectors have named seamers Mohammed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga as their replacements. The injuries add to the woes of Sri Lanka, which lost the services of Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara earlier, ahead of the recent T20I series against the Men in Blue. Meanwhile, the Indian team is set to play with their full-strengthen squad.
Pitch Report
Must Pick For Fantasy
Rohit Sharma- He is one of the greatest openers ever in ODI cricket history who rose to the pinnacle in the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. He also has a fine record against Sri Lanka with an average of 45.5 and 6 hundreds!
Kuldeep Yadav- He is a big wicket-taker in ODI cricket with a stupendous record in the format. He has picked 168 wickets in 100 appearances for India at an average of 26.01, strike rate of 30.8 and economy of 5.05!
Pathum Nissanka- He have a fine record for Sri Lanka in ODI cricket and will be crucial at the top of the order. He has been in fine form in ODIs with an aggregate of 1648 runs in 35 matches since 2023 at an average of 53.16 and strike rate of 95.64 with 5 hundreds.
Captains
Washington Sundar IND | all- 7.5
Sundar’s versatility as an all-rounder makes him a valuable asset. His off-spin bowling and ability to contribute with the bat in the lower order add depth to India’s squad. He is also known for his composure under pressure.
Pramod Madushan SL | bowl- 6.5
Madushan’s pace and ability to swing the ball make him a promising prospect for Sri Lanka. His knack for taking crucial wickets and maintaining a good economy rate will be pivotal for Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Virat Kohli IND | bat- 9
Virat is unarguably rated amongst the three greatest batters in ODI cricket history along with Tendulkar and Viv Richards and has a great record against Sri Lanka with an average of 63.3 and 10 hundreds against them!
Top
Shubman Gill IND | BAT- 8.5
Gill is known for his solid technique and ability to play both pace and spin effectively. His performances in domestic cricket and the IPL have showcased his potential to be a mainstay in India’s top order.
Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL- 9
As an all-rounder, Hasaranga’s batting in the lower order can be pivotal. Hasaranga has bagged 84 wickets in 53 ODIs and is a big wicket-taker in the format. He will be crucial in the middle overs.
Budget
Maheesh Theekshana SL | bowl- 8.5
With his unique bowling style and ability to extract turn, Theekshana can be a game-changer in the middle overs.
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Matheesha Pathirana- 8.5
SL | BOWL
Dilshan Madushanka- 8
SL | BOWL
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