The first match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. In the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series, the Indian cricket team will be captained by senior opener Shikhar Dhawan as many senior players including regular captain Virat Kohli are currently in England tour for Test series.
The captaincy of the Sri Lanka team has been handed over to Dasun Shanaka. Ind vs SL ODI series is important for both the teams as it is being played ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The 'second-string' Indian side, with a mix of both young and experienced players, will try to start the tour with a win. On the other hand, hosts Sri Lanka, going through an extremely tough phase at the moment, would also like to start India's tour of Sri Lanka with a win. This series is starting five days late after some cases of Covid-19 were reported in the Sri Lankan team.
When and where Ind vs SL 1st ODI match will be played?
Ind vs SL 1st ODI match of the three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is to be played on Sunday, July 18 at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
What time will Ind vs SL 1st ODI match start?
Ind vs SL 1st ODI match will start at 3.00 pm Indian Standard Time. The toss will happen half an hour before the start of the match i.e. at 2.30 PM IST.
Where can I watch Ind vs SL 1st ODI live telecast?
You will be able to watch the live telecast of Ind vs SL 1st ODI match on Sony Sports Network.
Where can I watch Ind vs SL 1st ODI live streaming?
You will be able to watch Ind vs SL 1st ODI live streaming on the Sony Live app.
Ind vs SL 1st ODI, India's Probable Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain) Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar.