Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India’s list of priorities for the second ODI, which is all set to take place on August 4 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Rohit Sharma and his men have lost the opening thriller after chasing a modest 231 and being well positioned at 130 for three. The hosts spinners had enough bravery to dismiss the visiting sides for 230 and force a tie.
After surviving the initial onslaught from Rohit Sharma in the first game, Sri Lanka carried out their strategy against the Indian hitters, who are not the most cunning, though few are. Captain Rohit Sharma wasn’t pleased with the way India let the game slip out of hand. The Men in Blue are overwhelming favourites to win the match; however, they mess up an easy chase big time on Friday.
Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd ODI
India tour of Sri Lanka, 4 Aug 2024, Sun, 2:30 PM IST, R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka (C), W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, AM Fernando, A Fernando, S Samarawickrama, J Liyanage, A Dananjaya, M Shiraz
India
Shubman Gill, S Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, KL Yadav
