The dream 11 team of India and Sri Lanka are preparing for the 1st ODI match of the 2024 series. The Indian squad, led by Rohit Sharma, is fine-tuning their strategies with rigorous training sessions, emphasizing both batting and bowling skills. With key players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in top form, India aims to dominate the series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Charith Asalanka, is honing their techniques, particularly spin bowling, to leverage home conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams are analyzing each other’s strengths and weaknesses, ensuring a competitive and thrilling encounter on August 2, 2024.
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host all of the India vs. Sri Lanka ODI series matches, which will begin at 2:30 PM (India Time). The Sony Sports Network will air the live broadcast of the matches, and the Sony LIV website and app will offer live streaming as well.
1st ODI, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024
Match Details:
- Date: August 2, 2024
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 2:30 PM Local / 09:00 AM GMT
Playing XI:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul / Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Shivam Dube / Riyan Parag
- Axar Patel
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Khaleel Ahmed / Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Janith Liyanage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Dunith Wellalage
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Asitha Fernando
Pitch Report:
The R. Premadasa Stadium typically favors spin bowlers, offering some turn and grip. Batsmen may find it challenging initially but can score big once settled. The average first innings score here is around 225-270. Scattered showers are expected, which could impact the match.
Injury Update:
Both teams have key players rested or recovering from injuries. For India, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. For Sri Lanka, fast bowlers Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana are injured.
India vs Sri Lanka all ODI Matches Stats (as of August 2024)
| Category | India | Sri Lanka |
| Total Matches Played | 162 | 162 |
| Matches Won | 94 | 57 |
| Matches Lost | 57 | 94 |
| No Result | 11 | 11 |
| Highest Total | 414/7 | 411/8 |
| Lowest Total | 54 | 96 |
| Highest Individual Score | 264 (Rohit Sharma) | 183 (Kumar Sangakkara) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/42 (Ashish Nehra) | 7/30 (Chaminda Vaas) |