IND vs SL 2024 1st ODI Preview: India vs Sri Lanka live streaming, toss, pitch report, probable playing 11 and squad

India will face Sri Lanka in the first ODI of their series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2.

India and Sri Lanka are set to clash in ODIs following an exciting T20I series. The first one-day match of the SL vs India ODI series 2024 will be held at the renowned R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 2. For this series, both teams have made notable changes to their squads. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the Indian side, while Charith Asalanka has been appointed captain of the Sri Lankan team just before the series begins. Sri Lanka have selected only three recognised seamers in their squad, as the pitch at this venue traditionally favours spinners.

Despite the current disparity in quality between the India and Sri Lanka in ODIs, defeating Sri Lanka on their home soil is never straightforward. Thus, the return of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer to the team is a strategic move to address the challenges of playing in Sri Lanka.

IND vs SL Live Streaming Details

All matches in the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo starting at 2:30 PM (India Time). The matches will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV website and app.

IND vs SL Pitch Report

Traditionally, the pitch at R Premadasa Stadium tends to favour spin bowlers, as it becomes progressively slower throughout the match. Consequently, it can be challenging for batsmen to cope with quality spin as the game advances. Initially, however, the pitch offers a solid batting surface, allowing batsmen to rely on consistent bounce and play their shots with confidence. As the game progresses, batting conditions deteriorate, which is why teams batting first have a winning percentage of 51.61% compared to just 38.06% for teams batting second at this venue.

IND vs SL Weather Report

The temperature is anticipated to range from 31°C to 36°C throughout the day. Tensions are mounting as the forecast indicates a 78% chance of precipitation and a 47% likelihood of thunderstorms. The adverse weather is expected to be accompanied by thick cloud cover exceeding 90%, which could lead to significant disruption for fans due to potential rain. The day will be characterised by considerable cloudiness and a few thunderstorms.

IND vs SL Head to Head

India and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 168 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Of these matches, India has secured 99 victories, Sri Lanka has won 57, there has been one tie, and 11 matches have concluded without a result.

IND vs SL Probable 11:

India will face Sri Lanka in the first ODI of their series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2. 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma will return as India's captain, with Virat Kohli also making his appearance in this eagerly awaited clash.

The series will also feature familiar ODI stalwarts such as KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. The Gautam Gambhir era has started with a flourish, as India achieved a clean sweep in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. India will be keen to maintain their winning momentum and secure another important victory.

However, the outlook is less promising for Sri Lanka, who have already suffered a setback with Matheesa Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka being ruled out due to injury before the series has even begun.

Let’s take a look at the probable team combination for both the teams.

India's probable 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube/Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana.

Sri Lanka's probable 11: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana

IND vs SL Squads

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.