Overview:
Despite missing most of their first choice players, India cruised in their first ODI without any difficulty. They hardly faced challenge during the course of the game. They just need one more win to claim the series.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, looked comfortable in the beginning but couldn’t make any considerable impact with the bat. With the ball, they were completely outplayed by the young Indian batsmen. The only positive for them was the Chamika Karunaratne’s knock towards the end of their innings. While facing a must-win situation, they will have to alter their plans to get themselves on the winning ways.
Venue And Time:
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo at 3 PM (IST)
Team News:
With a great display in the first ODI, India hardly have any reasons to worry. Further, they would like to give their youngsters more exposure and avoid constant changes. They are likely to field an unchanged side.
India Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Sri Lanka might want to replace Udana to boost their bowling which was proved ineffective against the Indian batting lineup. Lahiru Kumara too might get a chance as well.
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan.
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be batting friendly once again. The spinners might get assistance from the pitch though.
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