For the first time since 1997, Sri Lanka has the opportunity to register a rare ODI series win against India. Ahead of the third ODI of the India vs Sri Lanka series, the home side, SL leads by 1-0. After the first game ended in a tie, the second one was by the 1996 50-over World Cup winners. The two-time winners are staring down a rare series defeat against their neighbours.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Head to Head
Despite the recent intense matches, the Men In Blue has heavily dominated the Lankan Lions so far.
| Matches Played | 170 |
| India Won | 99 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 58 |
| No Result | 11 |
| Tie | 2 |
3rd ODI: Date, Time, and Venue
7th August, 2:30 PM
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Venue stats
Matches Played – 62
Highest Total – 375/5 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2017.
Lowest Total – 50 all-out by Sri Lanka vs India in 2023.
Pitch Report
The wicket at the venue has been aiding the pacers in the powerplay during day time. On the other hand, spinners have dominated both innings of the first two games. Even though the curators have gotten more time to work on the wicket, expect both teams to bat first as there has been no dew and spinners dominating the game.
Probable Playing XI
India: R. Sharma (capt), S. Gill, V. Kohli, S. Iyer, KL. Rahul (wk), S. Dube, A. Patel, W. Sundar, K. Yadav, M. Siraj, A. Singh
Sri Lanka: P. Nissanka, A. Fernando, K. Mendis (wk), S. Samarawickrama, C. Asalanka (capt), J. Liyanage, K. Mendis, D. Wellalage, J. Vandersay, A. Dananjaya, A. Fernando
Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeeper: K. Rahul
Batters: S. Samarawickrama, P. Nissanka, S. Gill, R. Sharma (c)
All-Rounder(s): W. Sundar, A. Patel
Bowlers: A. Dhanajaya, D. Wellalage (vc), M. Siraj, K. Yadav
Head to Head Contest
Wicketkeeper: K. Rahul
Batters: C. Asalanka, V. Kohli (c), S. Iyer, R. Sharma
All-Rounder(s): K. Mendis, W. Sundar (vc)
Bowlers: A. Fernando, A. Dhananjaya, D. Wellalage, A. Singh
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