IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for India tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI

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IND vs SL - 1st ODI on August 2

The 1st ODI match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, on Friday, August 2. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

While India won their last ODI series 2-1, Sri Lanka lost theirs by the same margin.

The two teams have played a total of 168 head-to-head matches, out of which India have won 99 while Sri Lanka have won 57. 11 matches ended in no result while one match ended in a draw.


IND vs SL Match Details

The 1st ODI match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on August 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

IND vs SL, 1st ODI match

Date and Time: 2nd August, 2024, 2:30 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo


Pitch Report

The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo, is good for batters as well as bowlers. Spinners are more important than pacers on this pitch. The last ODI match played here was between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, where a total of 193 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.


IND vs SL Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

IND - W L W L W

SL - L W L W W


IND vs SL Probable Playing XI

IND Playing XI

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Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel

SL Playing XI

Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka are unavailable.

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando


IND vs SL Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

KL Rahul

KL Rahul is the best wicket-keeper pick. He will bat in the middle order and play a crucial role in today's match. He has an average of 59 at this venue and 39 against Sri Lanka. Kusal Mendis is another good wicket-keeper pick who can perform well in today's match.

Batters

Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both the top order batters can make the best use of this pitch. Kohli has an average of 107 at this venue and 63 against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill is another good pick for today's match.

All-rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga and Axar Patel are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Hasaranga has scored 225 runs and taken 25 wickets in just 18 matches at this venue. Washington Sundar and Kamindu Mendis are other good all-rounders for today's match.

Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh. Both are expected to take wickets in today's match. Kuldeep has taken 14 wickets in just seven venue matches while he has 18 wickets in just 11 head-to-head matches. Maheesh Theekshana is another good bowler for today's match, who has a good head-to-head record.


IND vs SL match captain and vice-captain choices

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a crucial pick from the Indian squad as he will bat in the top order and has an exceptional venue record. He has smashed 644 runs in just 11 venue matches at an average of 107. This makes him one of the best captaincy options for today's match.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav is another Indian player who will be important at this venue. This pitch helps spinners and the same was visible in the last ODI series played here between Sri lanka and Zimbabwe. He has already taken 14 wickets in seven venue matches and 18 wickets in 11 head-to-head matches.


5 Must-Picks for IND vs SL, 1st ODI match

Wanindu Hasaranga

Kuldeep Yadav

Virat Kohli

KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma


India vs Sri Lanka Match Expert Tips

Since the pitch is expected to be good for batters and spinners, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making batters or spinners the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.


India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head

Fantasy suggestion #1
Fantasy suggestion #1

Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, KL Rahul

Batters: S Gill, V Kohli, R Sharma, P Nissanka

All-rounders: W Hasaranga, A Patel

Bowlers: A Singh, M Theekshana, K Yadav


India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League

Fantasy suggestion #2
Fantasy suggestion #2

Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, KL Rahul

Batters: S Iyer, V Kohli, R Sharma, S Samarawickrama

All-rounders: W Hasaranga, A Patel, W Sundar

Bowlers: M Theekshana, K Yadav

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