IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for India tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI
The 1st ODI match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, on Friday, August 2. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
While India won their last ODI series 2-1, Sri Lanka lost theirs by the same margin.
The two teams have played a total of 168 head-to-head matches, out of which India have won 99 while Sri Lanka have won 57. 11 matches ended in no result while one match ended in a draw.
IND vs SL Match Details
The 1st ODI match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on August 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND vs SL, 1st ODI match
Date and Time: 2nd August, 2024, 2:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, is good for batters as well as bowlers. Spinners are more important than pacers on this pitch. The last ODI match played here was between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, where a total of 193 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.
IND vs SL Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
IND - W L W L W
SL - L W L W W
IND vs SL Probable Playing XI
IND Playing XI
No injury updates
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel
SL Playing XI
Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka are unavailable.
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando
IND vs SL Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
KL Rahul
KL Rahul is the best wicket-keeper pick. He will bat in the middle order and play a crucial role in today's match. He has an average of 59 at this venue and 39 against Sri Lanka. Kusal Mendis is another good wicket-keeper pick who can perform well in today's match.
Batters
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both the top order batters can make the best use of this pitch. Kohli has an average of 107 at this venue and 63 against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill is another good pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga and Axar Patel are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Hasaranga has scored 225 runs and taken 25 wickets in just 18 matches at this venue. Washington Sundar and Kamindu Mendis are other good all-rounders for today's match.
Bowlers
Kuldeep Yadav
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh. Both are expected to take wickets in today's match. Kuldeep has taken 14 wickets in just seven venue matches while he has 18 wickets in just 11 head-to-head matches. Maheesh Theekshana is another good bowler for today's match, who has a good head-to-head record.
IND vs SL match captain and vice-captain choices
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a crucial pick from the Indian squad as he will bat in the top order and has an exceptional venue record. He has smashed 644 runs in just 11 venue matches at an average of 107. This makes him one of the best captaincy options for today's match.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is another Indian player who will be important at this venue. This pitch helps spinners and the same was visible in the last ODI series played here between Sri lanka and Zimbabwe. He has already taken 14 wickets in seven venue matches and 18 wickets in 11 head-to-head matches.
5 Must-Picks for IND vs SL, 1st ODI match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Kuldeep Yadav
Virat Kohli
KL Rahul
Rohit Sharma
India vs Sri Lanka Match Expert Tips
Since the pitch is expected to be good for batters and spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making batters or spinners the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, KL Rahul
Batters: S Gill, V Kohli, R Sharma, P Nissanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, A Patel
Bowlers: A Singh, M Theekshana, K Yadav
India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, KL Rahul
Batters: S Iyer, V Kohli, R Sharma, S Samarawickrama
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, A Patel, W Sundar
Bowlers: M Theekshana, K Yadav