The first match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will be played today, August 2 (Friday), at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This match marks the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the field after winning the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team, while Charith Asalanka will captain the Sri Lankan side. After a clean sweep in the T20 series, Team India will aim for a similar performance in the ODIs. However, the threat of rain looms over this match.
Will Rain Disrupt the First ODI?
Rain might disrupt the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka. According to various weather reports, there is a possibility of rain in the afternoon. The sky is expected to be cloudy during the match, and there could be light rain in the evening, which may cause multiple interruptions. The maximum temperature in Colombo today is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report at R. Premadasa Stadium
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Batsmen can play big innings after spending some time on the crease, while spinners may come into play as the match progresses. Out of the 164 ODIs played here, the team batting first has won 88 times, indicating that winning the toss and opting to bat could be a good decision. The average first innings score at this ground in ODIs is 231.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.