This will be the first of the 3-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka. Welcome to SL vs IND Dream11 team prediction and preview
After the one sided defeat against England, Sri Lanka is all set to play another limited overs series against India. It will be the first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka on July 18.
Sri Lanka lost their last ODI series against England by 2-0 and one match was abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka will aim to start fresh in this ODI series as the home side will look to get some points in ICC ODI Super League. Regular skipper Kusal Perera is out from this home series due to injury and Dasun Sanaka will lead the team.
On the other hand, India is playing an ODI series with some new players and under a new captain, Shikhar Dhawan. India will look to test their bench strength as the senior players are in England for the Test series. Shikhar Dhawan will lead the national team for the first time in his career.
Probable Winner
By looking at the team’s strength and current form, India will be favorites to win this match against Sri Lanka.
Pitch Conditions and Toss
The pitch should be good for batting with some assistance for the spinners and slow bowlers. Teams will look to bat first after winning the toss.
Chasing Team Record
The average first innings score on this ground is 241 runs.
Won Batting First: 71
Won by Chasing Team: 50
Weather
The weather should be clear throughout the match, as the match will complete without any interruption.
Probable Playing 11
India: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson(wk), Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya De Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Minod Bhanuka(wk), Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
Match Details
India’s tour of Sri Lanka 2021
Match: Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI
Date and Time: 18th July – 1 PM IST
Venue: M. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Telecast: Sony Ten 1/HD, Sony LIV
SL vs IND Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Sanju Samson (8.5 cr) will be the best option from the wicket-keeping section. He will bat in middle order for India. Sanju is a really good batsman against pace and spin bowling.
Batsmen
Shikhar Dhawan (10.5 cr) will play as an opener in this match against Sri Lanka. Shikhar Dhawan is the most experienced player in this Indian side. He will be the best pick for captain or vice-captain in this match.
Suryakumar Yadav (9 cr) will play at number three for India. Suryakumar is a consistent batsman in this side. He can rotate the strike and play longer knocks.
Avishka Fernando (8.5 cr) will open for Sri Lanka in this match. Fernando has a good record on home soil. He will have the responsibility to provide a good start in the powerplay.
Dasun Shanaka (9 cr) will play in middle order for Sri Lanka. He will lead the side in the absence of maib skipper. Shanka can play big shots in the slog overs.
All-Rounders
Hardik Pandya (9 cr) will play in middle order for India and also bowl a few overs of pace bowling. Hardik Pandya will play the role of finisher in this match. He can be a risky pick for captain and vice-captain.
Dhananjay De Silva (9 cr) will be the main player for Sri Lanka in this match. He is a good batsman against spin bowling. De Silva had a good series against England.
Wanindu Hasaranga (9.5 cr) will play in lower middle order and also bowl ten overs of spin bowling. Hasaranga has been a consistent player for Sri Lanka in recent times.
Bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (9 cr) will be the leading bowler for India in this match. He has the ability to swing the new ball and will also bowl in death overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal (9 cr) will be the main spin bowling option in this match for India. Chahal can pick wickets in the middle overs and also keep the run rate low throughout the match.
Isuru Udana (8.5 cr) will be the main bowler for Sri Lanka. He has good variations to deceive the batsmen with his pace and slower ones. Udana can play firing knock with bat in the slog overs too.
SL vs IND Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
If SL Bats First: Shikhar Dhawan will be the captain and Wanindu Hasaranga will be the vice-captain. Hasaranga is the best all-rounder from Sri Lanka and Dhawan is one of the best batsmen in ODIs currently.
If IND Bats First: Keep in mind the performances of all players, we will stick with the same choice.
SL vs IND Dream11 Team Prediction: Dream11 Team
Samson, Dhawan(c), Shanaka, Fernando, SuryaKumar, Hardik, Hasaranga(vc), De Silva, Bhuvneshwar, Chahal, Udana
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