IND vs SL 2024 2nd ODI Preview: India vs Sri Lanka live streaming, toss, pitch report, probable playing 11 and squad

India set to take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo. (PTI Photo)

India have just one more ODI series scheduled between their current tour of Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy in February-March 2025. It's an unusual period for bilateral ODIs, even more so for a series involving Sri Lanka, who have not qualified for the Champions Trophy. Thus, it was fitting that Friday's match turned into a classic encounter, a thrilling, slow-burning tie that demonstrated—just as last year's World Cup did repeatedly—that the ODI format remains an excellent showcase for cricketing skills. It would be a shame if the sport's future did not include a meaningful place for this format.

For now, there are two more matches left in an unexpectedly lively tour. After three consecutive collapses in the T20Is—9 for 30, 7 for 31, and 7 for 22—Sri Lanka will draw some confidence from their recovery from 101 for 5 in the first ODI on Friday and will hope to challenge India further in the remaining two matches.

The third T20I in Pallekele and the first ODI in Colombo both demonstrated that spin-friendly conditions can considerably narrow the quality gap between the teams. If Khettarama continues to offer substantial grip and turn, the outcome of this series remains uncertain.

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

Spinners claimed 13 of the 18 wickets that fell in the first ODI, which is not unusual for Khettarama. Since the start of 2022, spin has taken as many wickets here (101) as pace. Although fast bowlers have achieved a marginally better overall average (27.04) compared to spinners (28.82) during this period, they have been more costly, conceding 5.28 runs per over compared to the spinners' 4.67. We can expect similar conditions on Sunday.

IND vs SL Weather Report

Colombo is anticipated to see scattered thunderstorms during the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka, with a 49 per cent chance of precipitation. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius, dropping to 26 degrees Celsius at night. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 15 km/h, and humidity levels are forecasted to remain below 88 per cent.

IND vs SL Head to Head

India and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 169 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Of these matches, India has secured 99 victories, Sri Lanka has won 57, there has been 2 ties, and 11 matches have concluded without a result.

IND vs SL Probable 11:

Wanindu Hasaranga may miss the second ODI due to a leg injury. He has had an MRI scan, but the injury is still under assessment, according to the team manager. If Hasaranga is unavailable, Jeffrey Vandersay is expected to join the squad. Sri Lanka also have the option to strengthen their batting by bringing in Chamika Karunaratne in place of Mohamed Shiraz, though it seems unlikely they would drop a young fast bowler after just one match.

Meanwhile, India might consider giving Mohammed Siraj, who has played in all three T20Is and the first ODI, a rest. This could open the door for either Khaleel Ahmed or Harshit Rana to join the pace attack.

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/Khaleel Ahmad, Harshit Rana.

Sri Lanka's probable 11: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga/ Jeffrey Vandersay, 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.