The first ODI between the two teams is scheduled to take place at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.
In ODIs, Rohit Sharma, who guided India to the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup championship, will return to lead the team. Virat Kohli rejoins the team as well.
A glance at straight on record
According to ESPNcricinfo, India have solidly overwhelmed Sri Lanka, all things considered (99-57). One of their duels finished in a tie.
Their last two-sided series saw India whip SL 3-0 at home the year before.
On Lankan soil, the two Asian countries last met way back in 2021 (respective series). The Men dressed in Blue secured that series 2-1.
Arena details and pitch report
The surface at the R Premadasa Arena in Colombo will probably lean toward bowlers, particularly the more slow ones.
Besides, pacers will probably gather swing from the get-go. Hence, batting can be a piece testing all through the match.
According to Cricbuzz, groups batting initially have won 80 of the 150 ODIs played here (59 misfortunes). Outstandingly, 225 is the typical first innings score at this setting.
Where to watch the match?
The match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Organization, while SonyLIV will give the live streaming (2:30pm IST). The throw will be held 30 minutes preceding the beginning.
Rohit, Kohli return for India; Asalanka to lead SL
As referenced, India’s T20 World Cup-winning stars Rohit and Kohli return to the ODI arrangement. The side likewise incorporates marquee players Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Gasp.
India will miss the presence of all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
Then again, Charith Asalanka keeps on driving the Lankans in white-ball cricket.
Wicketkeeper-hitter Nishan Madushka has accepted his lady ODI call-up.
View Plausible XIs
India (Likely XI): Rohit Sharma (skipper), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-guardian), Rishabh Gasp, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana.
Sri Lanka (Likely XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicket-manager), Charith Asalanka (chief), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, and Asitha Fernando.