IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for India tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Aug 07, 2024 01:50 IST

The third ODI match of India's tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see India (IND) square off against Sri Lanka (SL) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, on Wednesday, August 7. Here's all you need to know about the IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips and pitch report.

The first match was a tie, while Sri Lanka won the second. India were in the ascendancy until Rohit Sharma was batting. Once he got out, the batting collapsed as they were bowled out for 208 while chasing 240.

The two teams have played 170 times, with India winning 99 and losing 58. Elvent matches ended in no results, while two were tied.

IND vs SL Match Details

The third ODI of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on August 7 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, at 2:30 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: IND vs SL, 3rd ODI match

Date and Time: August 7, 2024, 2:30 p.m. IST

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, is good for both batters and bowlers. The last ODI between the two teams was played here.

A total of 448 runs were scored for the loss of 19 wickets. Pacers took only one wicket, while spinners grabbed 15. As this match will be played on the same pitch, expect spinners to once again take wickets in bundles.

IND vs SL Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

IND - L T W L W

SL - W T L W L

IND vs SL Probable Playing XIs

IND

No injury update

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel

SL

Wanindu Hasaranga is injured.

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis

IND vs SL Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Kusal Mendis

Mendis is the best wicketkeeper pick. He bats in the middle order. He has scored 44 runs in the last two matches. KL Rahul is another good pick.

Batters

Rohit Sharma

Sharma and Virat Kohli are the two best batter picks. Sharma played an amazing innings of 58 off 47 in the first match. He then played a crucial innings of 64 off 44 balls in the second match.

Charith Asalanka is another good pick and has scored 39 runs and taken six wickets in the last two matches.

All-rounders

Axar Patel

Dunith Wellalage and Patel are the best all-rounder picks. Axar has scored 77 runs and taken three wickets in two matches.

Wellalage has 106 runs and two wickets in the last two matches. Washington Sundar is another good all-rounder pick, having scored 20 runs and taken four wickets in two matches.

Bowlers

Jeffrey Vandersay

The top bowler picks are Vandersay and Kuldeep Yadav. Vandersay was in superb form in the last match, taking six wickets. Akila Dananjaya is another good pick.

IND vs SL match captain and vice-captain choices

Rohit Sharma

Sharma is one of the most crucial picks, as he's in form and putting the opposition under pressure. He has scored 122 runs in two matches, making the best use of the powerplay overs, making him one of the best captaincy options.

Dunith Wellalage

Wellalage is one of the top all-rounder picks. He bats in the middle order and completes his quota of overs. He has scored 106 runs and taken two wickets in the last two matches.

Five Must-Picks for IND vs SL, 3rd ODI match

Charith Asalanka

Jeffrey Vandersay

Dunith Wellalage

Axar Patel

Rohit Sharma

India vs Sri Lanka Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and spinners, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making batters or spinners the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.