IND vs SL 2nd ODI Match Preview: The first ODI played between IND vs SL ended in a draw. In this match, Sri Lankan team batted first and scored 230 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. In the second innings, the Indian team also started well and added 75 runs for the first wicket. But after this, wickets kept falling continuously, Axar Patel, Lokesh Rahul took charge of the team by making a partnership of 57 runs.
In the last 2 overs, Shivam Dubey scored 25 runs and brought the team very close to victory. Arshdeep Singh, who came to bat after his dismissal, got out on the last ball, due to which the match ended in a draw. Dunith Velalage was given the Player of the Match award due to his all-round performance in this match.
IND vs SL 2nd ODI (India vs Sri Lanka) Match Details
| Match | India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI (IND vs SL) |
| League | Sri Lanka vs India ODI |
| Date | Sunday, 4th August 2024 |
| Time | 02:30 PM (IST) - 09:00 AM (GMT) |
IND vs SL 2nd ODI Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen: Pathum Nissanka, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Charith Aslanka
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Dunith Velalage, Akila Dhananjaya
- Captain: Choice 1: Rohit Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli
- Captain: Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka
- Vice-Captain: Dunith Velalage
IND vs SL 2nd ODI Pitch Report
- Matches played - 151
- Wins while batting first - 80
- Wins while batting second - 59
- Ties and nine results Matches - 1 and 9
- Average first innings score - 242
- Highest score - 375/5 India
- Scores from 250 to 299 - in 39 matches
The pitches of this stadium in Colombo are very difficult for batting. Spinners get help here. Batsmen get out while trying to play big shots. Spinners get help here and they take wickets. However, Sri Lanka has suffered a major setback before the second ODI. Their premier spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ODI series.
IND vs SL 2nd ODI Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, there is a 73% chance of rain in the afternoon and 70% chance in the evening on August 4. The first ODI match remained unaffected, although there was a possibility of rain throughout the match. Fans hope that the same will happen in this match as well. The temperature will be around 28-30 degrees. Humidity will be around 80%.
IND vs SL 2nd ODI Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma(C), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shivam Dube, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Avishka Fernando, 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5. Charith Asalanka(C), 6. Kamindu Mendis, 7. Janith Liyanage, 8. Dunith Wellalage, 9. Akila Dananjaya, 10. Asitha Fernando, 11. Mohamed Shiraz
Also Read: List of all Draw/Tie Matches of Team India in ODI Cricket
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