IND vs SL Playing 11: Rahul or Pant, who will play? First ODI against Sri Lanka today

IND vs SL 1st ODI Playing 11: A 3-match ODI series is starting between India and Sri Lanka from August 2. After a clean sweep in the T20 series, the Indian team will now be eyeing to capture the ODI series.

IND vs SL Playing 11: Rahul or Pant, who will play? First ODI against Sri Lanka today

The first ODI match of the series will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav are making a comeback from this series. What could be India's possible playing 11 in the first ODI.

Who will get a chance between Rishabh Pant and Lokesh Rahul

Shubman Gill can open the innings with captain Rohit Sharma. It is almost certain that Virat Kohli will play at number 3. Shreyas Iyer, who is making a comeback after a long time, can get a chance at number 4. The Indian team has 2 wicketkeepers in the form of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. In such a situation, it has to be seen who the team management trusts. KL Rahul is more likely to get a chance.

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Stormy batsman Shivam Dubey can be placed at number 6. Hardik Pandya is not a part of this team, so Shivam also gives the option of fast bowling. There will be a battle between all-rounder Akshar Patel and Washington Sundar at number 7. Both performed well in the recently concluded T20 series. Kuldeep Yadav can be the second spinner of the team. He is making a comeback after the T20 World Cup 2024. Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana can take over the responsibility of fast bowling.

India's probable playing 11

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.

Sri Lanka's probable playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Dunith Welagale, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Siraj.

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