SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Sri Lanka vs India Dream11 Team

Sri Lanka and India will go toe-to-toe in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 2:30 PM IST.

Sri Lanka vs India – 1st ODI
2nd August, 2:30 PM IST
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction

It is time for the 50-over format after the T20I series as Sri Lanka will now host the Men in Blue in a three-match ODI series. For India, seniors and ODI specialists have returned, including the skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Meanwhile, Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lankan side in the ODIs as well. It will be a big ask for Sri Lanka to trouble the mighty Indian team as they look to begin their journey towards the old glory days. Meanwhile, India will look to dominate their opposition and they will be eyeing another clean sweep.

Form Guide

Sri Lanka – L W L W W
India – W L W L W

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

It is a decent track to bat upon but it is on the slower side. Furthermore, there will be some seam movement available for the pacers with the new ball. In the second innings, the pacers are also expected to get some swing with the new ball under the lights.
In 150 ODIs at this venue, the average score batting first is 225.
Meanwhile, 80 matches have been won by the team batting first and 59 matches have been won by the team chasing.

Last result at the venue

• Zimbabwe (96/10 in 22.5 overs) lost to Sri Lanka (97/2 in 16.4 overs) by 8 wickets – 11 January 2024

SL Playing 11

1. Kusal Mendis
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Avishka Fernando
4. Charith Asalanka (C)
5. Sadeera Samarawickrama
6. Nisan Madushka
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Chamika Karunaratne
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Asitha Fernando
11. Ehsan Malinga

Sri Lanka Team News

• The fast bowling duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka has been ruled out of the series.
• The uncapped pacers Mohamed Shiraz and Ehsan Malinga have been added to the squad.
• Nisan Madushka could make his ODI debut to add solidity to the Sri Lankan middle order.

SL Key Players

Pathum Nissanka Stats in ODI

Kusal Mendis Stats in ODI

IND Playing 11

1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (WK)
6. Riyan Parag
7. Axar Patel
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Harshit Rana

India Team News

• KL Rahul is expected to play ahead of Rishabh Pant.
• Riyan Parag is expected to make his ODI debut.
• Meanwhile, Harshit Rana is also expected to make his ODI debut.

IND Key Players

Virat Kohli ODI Stats and Performance against Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill ODI Stats and Performance against Sri Lanka

Who will win 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka and India?

• Sri Lanka have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
• India have also won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
• India have won all of their last 5 matches against Sri Lanka.

As per our prediction, India are expected to win Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI.

SL vs IND Dream11 Team

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis

Batsmen: R Sharma, V Kohli, S Gill

All-rounder: W Hasaranga, A Patel, R Parag

Bowlers: K Yadav, A Singh, D Madushanka

Who are Best Captain Options for SL vs IND Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Wanindu Hasaranga and Axar Patel

What are SL vs IND Fantasy Tips?

• India are likely to dominate this contest. Try different combinations of captain from India’s top-order and bowlers as the captain and vice-captain in your SL teams.
• Sri Lankan bowlers can trouble India’s batting on the slower wicket. Pick them in a couple of your GL teams.

Where to watch SL vs IND Live?

Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV