IND vs SL Live Score 1st odi: The first ODI match of the three-match series between India and Sri Lanka is being played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first against India. India had earlier clean swept the three-match T20 International series. The Champions Trophy is to be played next year and in view of that, this series is very important for both the teams. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going to return to the field after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final match. Rohit Sharma has given KL Rahul a chance in the playing XI as a wicketkeeper batsman.
IND vs SL Live Score: What did Rohit Sharma say after the toss
Rohit Sharma said after the toss, ‘The pitch looks good, we have played a lot of cricket here and understand the conditions here very well. There are a lot of changes, I am coming back, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are coming back. Shivam Dubey is also playing. There is a very good balance in the team. The World Cup was good for us, we just couldn’t cross the final line, but there were a lot of positives. We have created such an environment that every player can come and play freely. My focus will be on batting, there are many people in the team who can bowl.’
IND vs SL Live Score: Playing XI of India and Sri Lanka
India Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (captain), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellalalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Shiraj.
IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka won the toss
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first against India.
IND vs SL Live Score: Chasing the target may be easy
During the pitch report, Scott Styris said that batting might look easier in the second innings, in such a situation the team chasing the target may get an advantage.
IND vs SL Live Score: Pitch Report
Scott Styris has said that a lot of runs can be scored on this pitch. It is very hot in Colombo. There is light grass, but there will not be much turn.
IND vs SL Live Score: Will Team India dominate the ODI?
India clean swept the three-match T20 International series and is now ready to dominate the ODI series as well. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play after the T20 World Cup 2024.
IND vs SL Live Score : India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI
IND vs SL Live Score : Hello! Welcome to the live blog of India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI. The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will be played on Friday (July 2) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
