Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first at RPS Colombo, also known as ‘the Khettarama,’ for the 2nd ODI in the three-match Ind vs SL series against India. The first game ended in an exciting tie, setting the stage for a crucial encounter as both teams aim to secure a win and gain momentum for the final match. Despite forecasts of early showers, the weather is expected to clear, allowing for a full game.
Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka stated that they will bat first, noting that the pitch appears similar to the previous match. Asalanka also mentioned team changes: Wanindu Hasaranga is out due to injury, with Jeffrey Vandersay replacing him, and Kamindu Mendis coming in for Mohamed Shiraz.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt to the conditions and handle the chase. Sharma emphasized the need for flexibility and maintaining focus throughout the game. He noted that the team remains unchanged from the previous match and considered the tie a fair result, acknowledging the strengths of both sides at different stages.
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India’s Unchanged XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis (In for Mohamed Shiraz), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay (In for Wanindu Hasaranga).
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