The India vs Sri Lanka ODI series is all set to entertain cricket fans from both nations. IND vs SL 1st ODI takes place at R. Premadas Stadium in Sri Lanka.
India won the recent T20I series with a 3-0 margin with skipper Suryakumar Yadav. Now, Rohit Sharma is all set to lead the side in the ODIs. Below is the complete prediction of IND vs SL 1st ODI.
IND vs SL Team Analysis
India
Rohit Sharma has the reins of the Indian Team in the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series. Keys members like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav are back to the side after missing the T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is absent from the series.
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka in the India vs Sri Lanka ODI series. They lost the T20I series 3-0 and will aim for a better show in the series.
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IND vs SL Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The IND vs SL 1st ODI takes place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The stadium is a high-scoring one where batters always pile up big totals. Spinners also enjoy a good outing.
Form and Fitness
There are no cases of any injuries in squads of both sides. Shubman Gill missed a game in the T20I series but looks like he will be available for the first game. There are no cases of injuries in the Sri Lanka squad.
Tactical Acumen
India- India has a more powerful squad than Sri Lanka and they also defeated them in all five recent clashes. With the T20I series victory, they are confident for the next game.
Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka has the home advantage in IND vs SL ODI series. They lost the T20I series and will be desperate to win the ODI campaign.
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IND vs SL Match Prediction- 1st ODI, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024
IND vs SL Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| India | 300-350 | 300-350 |
| Sri Lanka | 250-300 | 200-250 |
Players to perform prediction
IND- Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Shubman Gill are some of the key members of the side.
SL- Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana are expected to excel in the match.
IND vs SL Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Rohit Sharma or Shreyas Iyer
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Kusal Mendis
IND vs SL Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Siraj
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Matheesha Pathirana or Maheesh Theekshana
Who will win the Match?
India is highly likely to defeat Sri Lanka in the match. Rohit Sharma & Co. have a stunning record at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and Sri Lanka. They will win the ODI series as well.
Conclusion
India is quite stronger than Sri Lanka in ODIs and also defeated them by big margins in the last two encounters. However, like the T20I series, the IND vs SL ODI series will be a nail-biting one and entertain fans to the fullest.
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