The most anticipated match is all set to go in the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, which is sure to make it a day filled with action for the cricket lovers.
Match Details
Date: August 4, 2024
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Start Time: 2:30 PM local time (9:00 AM GMT)
Team Form
India: WLWLWT (last five ODIs)
Sri Lanka: LWLWWT (last five ODIs)
Both the teams are in mixed form over their recent matches, which makes the clash all the more mouthwatering. India will look to sustain the momentum gained, while Sri Lanka will aim at carrying the winning momentum forward.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
There is a notion that the R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is helpful for spinners, and there was evidence for it in the first ODI when spinners took 13 out of the 18 fallen wickets. The conditions on the surface are going to be slow, testing batsmen's patience by demanding them to build their innings carefully.
Weather Forecast:
There is a strong possibility of scattered thunderstorms in the weather forecast with a 49% precipitation chance. Further rainfall in the pitch condition could make the things awful for the batsmen.
With these conditions, both teams are sure to change their strategies. Will this be a high-scoring game or a very nail-biting contest that is bowler-dominated? Only time will tell.
Previous Encounter:
The first ODI went to a dramatic finish and ended in a tie, with both teams getting 230 runs. Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka took home Player of the Match for his all-round great performance. This sets things up for an intense 2nd ODI as both teams strive for a clear win.
Probable Playing XI
India:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Riyan Parag
Sri Lanka:
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Avishka Fernando
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Asitha Fernando
- Akila Dananjaya
- Nishan Madushka
Broadcast and Live Streaming
- Television: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: SonyLiv app and website
