The three match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) starts today (Jan 10). The first match will be played at the Balaspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will begin at 1:30 p.m. Team India seems to have the upper hand in this match, but Sri Lanka’s recent ODI record has also been very strong.
Rohit, Virat and KL Rahul have returned for the ODI series in Team India. The return of the seniors will strengthen the team, but at the same time there will be a big problem in choosing the starting eleven. Ishaan Kishan, who scored a double century in India’s last ODI, may have to sit out this time. The India team has a good balance in batting and bowling, but despite this, they had to face defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in the latest ODI series. In such a situation, coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma would not like to take any kind of slack this time.
Under the captaincy of Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan team has not only improved in T20 but also in ODIs this team is spreading colours. Last year this team played 10 ODIs of which they won 6. This also includes the 5 match ODI series win against Australia. Sri Lanka defeated Australia 3-2 in June 2022. In such a situation, Sri Lanka cannot be underestimated in any way in this match.
Along with the victory in this series, the efforts of both teams will also be in the preparations for the ODI World Cup. In such a situation, some experiments can be done from both sides. In this you can see things like changes in the batting order. It can also be used in the combination of playing 11.
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.
Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Kusal Mendis, Charith Aslanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dhananjay D’Silva, Mahish Teekshana.