India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Toss result and playing XIs for today's match, umpires list and pitch report
Having claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead, Team India will be keen to inflict a series whitewash when they take on Sri Lanka in the final ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, January 15. With the ODI World Cup in mind, every match will be important for India as they look to build towards the ICC event on home soil later this year.
After failing to polish off the Lankan tail in Guwahati, India were much more clinical at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pacer Mohammed Siraj continues to impress with every game he plays. His three-fer played a huge role in India’s win. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who got a look-in because Yuzvendra Chahal was injured, once again grabbed his opportunity. He was deservedly adjudged Player of the Match for his 3/51.
The Men in Blue would be slightly disappointed with their batting effort in Kolkata, though. While KL Rahul’s return to form is good news, they ended up losing six wickets while chasing 216. They did get home with plenty of overs left. However, a few of the strokes that led to dismissals could have been avoided.
Today's IND vs SL toss result
Team India have won the toss and opted to bat first. Speaking about the decision, skipper Rohit Sharma said:
“Looks a good pitch, we will try to make the most of it.”
#TeamIndia Captain @ImRo45 wins the toss and elects to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI.
Washington Sundar and Suryakumar Yadav come in to the XI.
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The Men in Blue have made two changes for the dead rubber. Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik have been rested; Washington Sundar and Suryakumar Yadav have come in.
For Sri Lanka, Ashen Bandara is in for Dhananjaya de Silva, and Jeffrey Vandersay for Dunith Wellalage.
IND vs SL - Today's match playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (w), Ashen Bandara, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara.
Today's IND vs SL pitch report
According to Kumar Sangakkara, games here have been quite low-scoring, but the pitch looks really good, with a few cracks in it. The color of the pitch is quite dark. There could be a bit of moisture underneath. Spinners have taken wickets here. Overall, though, it looks like a good batting track.
Today's IND vs SL match players list
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh.
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Sri Lanka squad: Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Ashen Bandara, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana.
IND vs SL - Today's match umpires
On-field umpires: Jayaraman Madanagopal, Nitin Menon
TV umpire: Anil Chaudhary
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath