India vs Sri Lanka 2017: 5 factors which could determine the 3rd ODI

#1 Impact of the top order

A huge role to play at the top

India folded in Dharamsala for a paltry 112 primarily because their top order was blown away. Also, the fact that they amassed 392 runs in Mohali was because the first two partnerships were worth 328 runs.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, did not have a good start and were reduced to 3 for 62, which snuffed out any chances for them to pose even the slightest challenge to India's total.

It might sound jarring and very obvious, but the success of the top order in limited overs cricket goes a long way in determining the success of the team.