IND vs SL 1st ODI Match Preview: Playing 11s, Head-To-Head Record, Pitch & Weather Report, Live Streaming Details

In the head-to-head ODI record between India and Sri Lanka, they have played a total of 168 games. Sri Lanka won in 57 of these ODIs, while the Men in Blue have emerged victorious in 99 matches.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Match Preview: The first match of the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and India is scheduled for August 2 in Colombo. Prior to IND vs SL ODIs, the two teams played a three-match T20I series, which India won 3-0.

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20 Internationals after World Cup win, will feature in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav are also making a comeback to India's ODI setup.

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Earlier this year in March, Sri Lanka played a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, where they suffered a devastating 2-1 defeat. India, on the other hand, won their ODI series against South Africa 2-1 in December of the previous year.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Pitch Report

The pitch at Premadasa Stadium is known to favor bowlers, with good swing often observed. The average score for the first innings on this pitch is 225 runs.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Weather Report

According to Accuweather, weather at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to be cloudy and there's a chance of rain at the capital city during IND vs SL 1st ODI. Pacers with the new ball are expected to benefit from the overcast conditions, potentially generating some swing.

IND vs SL Head-To-Head Record In ODIs

In the head-to-head ODI record between India and Sri Lanka, they have played a total of 168 matches. Sri Lanka has defeated India in 57 of these ODIs, while the Men in Blue have emerged victorious in 99 games. 11 ODI matches between India and Sri Lanka ended with no result and 1 tie.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Live Streaming, Telecast Details

The first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka can be watched live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV app in India.

IND vs SL 1st ODI - Probable Playing 11s

India playing 11: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

Sri Lanka playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadira Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dunith Welagale, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Teekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Shiraz.